Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (IN:HINDPETRO)
:HINDPETRO
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HINDPETRO Stock Chart & Stats
₹370.95
-₹5.05(-1.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹370.95
-₹5.05(-1.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹316.20 - ₹508.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.84M
Average Volume (3M)211.80K
Market Cap
₹764.31B
Enterprise Value₹1.35T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹41.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹630.95B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.0
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-42.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)65.47
Shares Outstanding2,127,822,500
10 Day Avg. Volume297,141
30 Day Avg. Volume211,797
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio2.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹292.50Price Target Upside-21.15% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹5.03T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved FY2026 ProfitabilityMaterial margin and profitability recovery in FY2026 indicates HPCL's refining and marketing operations regained pricing power and operating efficiency. Sustained higher margins boost long-term cash generation capacity, support reinvestment in refineries and distribution, and enhance resilience to cyclical swings.
Meaningful DeleveragingA decline in debt-to-equity to ~0.85 materially improves balance-sheet flexibility versus prior years. Lower leverage reduces interest costs and refinancing pressure, increasing capacity to fund capex, sustain dividends, or absorb oil-price shocks without compromising core operations over the medium term.
Integrated Refining + Nationwide DistributionHPCL's integrated upstream-to-retail model and extensive nationwide distribution network provide durable competitive advantages: vertical margin capture, stable volume channels, brand and retail presence, and logistical scale that support consistent market share and operational leverage over time.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash Volatility Across CyclesPast volatility, including an FY2023 loss and uneven cash conversion, weakens predictability of earnings and planning. For a commodity-linked downstream firm, such swings complicate capital allocation, make dividend and investment pacing uncertain, and raise execution risk in multi-year plans.
Free Cash Flow Shortfall Vs Net IncomeFree cash flow covering only ~75% of net income means not all accounting earnings translate into residual cash after investment. Persistent shortfalls constrain ability to sustainably repay debt, expand operations, or raise dividends without external financing, limiting long-term financial optionality.
Historically Higher-debt ProfileEven with recent deleveraging, a history of elevated debt levels increases sensitivity to commodity downturns and interest-rate shifts. Structural higher leverage can amplify losses during prolonged weak cycles and limit buffer for strategic investments or aggressive capital returns in stress periods.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited News
HINDPETRO FAQ
What was Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited lowest stock price was ₹316.20 and its highest was ₹508.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap is ₹764.31B.
When is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ₹23.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹4.264 by ₹18.776.
Is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited pay dividends?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.26%. See more information on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited dividends here
What is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate is -42.86.
How many shares outstanding does Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited have?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has 2,127,822,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited reported an EPS of ₹23.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹4.264. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.547%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:HINDPETRO
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Company Description
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited refines and markets petroleum products in India and internationally. The company operates through Downstream Petroleum and All Other segments. It offers petrol, diesel, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), naphtha lubricants, specialties, and greases, as well as aviation turbine fuel; and markets and exports bulk fuels, bitumen, solvents, jet and marine fuel, marine lubes, household insecticides, hexane, propylene, jute batch oil, turpentine oil, carbon black feed stock, molten sulphur, and superior kerosene oil (SKO). The company is also involved in international trade activities, including crude oil imports, petroleum product imports/exports, import/export registration, shipping. Further, the company markets bulk fuels and petroleum products to industrial consumers like power plants, chemicals, fertilisers, shipping companies, and airlines. In addition, it offers LPG products under the HP Gas brand, as well as bulk LPG products for industries; and operates retail petrol pumps and pipelines for the transportation of petroleum products. Further, the company explores for and produces hydrocarbons, as well as provides management services for exploration and production blocks; and operates sugar ethanol-cogen plants in Bihar, and wind power plants in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. As of March 31, 2022, it operated through a marketing network of 137 regional offices; 70 depots; 53 LPG bottling plants; 47 aviation service facilities; 20,025 retail outlets; 1,638 SKO and light diesel oil dealers; and 6,243 LPG distributors, as well as 42 terminals, installation, and tap off points. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited.
HINDPETRO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹292.50
▼(-21.15% Downside)
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