Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CHENNPETRO) Price & Analysis

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CHENNPETRO Stock Chart & Stats

₹813.75

-₹5.15(-0.84%)

At close: Jan 09 4:00 PM EST

₹813.75

-₹5.15(-0.84%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range₹515.65 - ₹1,103.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume504.67K

Average Volume (3M)329.26K

Market Cap

₹158.62B

Enterprise Value₹175.94B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.99B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹19.33B

Price to Earnings (P/E)3.1

Beta1.24

Next Earnings

Apr 29, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.55%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)66.30

Shares Outstanding148,911,390

10 Day Avg. Volume118,606

30 Day Avg. Volume329,261

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.45

Price to Book (P/B)1.09

Price to Sales (P/S)0.15

P/FCF Ratio13.40

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)145.75

Revenue Forecast (FY)₹574.59B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Leverage And Equity BaseA materially lower debt-to-equity (0.38) and a strong equity base (₹82b, 48% equity ratio) increase financial resilience in a volatile refining cycle. This durable capital structure reduces refinancing risk, preserves investment optionality for maintenance or upgrades, and allows disciplined deleveraging or strategic spending during weaker margin periods.

Stronger Operating Cash GenerationImproved operating cash flow (₹13.5b) signals reliable cash conversion from core refining operations. Persistent OCF provides funding for working capital and routine capex without heavy reliance on external financing, supporting operational continuity and the ability to absorb short-term margin swings while pursuing efficiency or yield-optimization projects.

Diversified Refinery Product SlateA broad product mix spanning transport fuels, ATF, petrochemical feedstocks and specialty products gives structural flexibility to shift yields toward higher demand or margin streams. This diversification reduces single-market exposure, supports offtake relationships across sectors, and preserves long-term revenue resilience as energy demand mixes evolve.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue And Compressed MarginsA sustained top-line decline and collapse of net margin to 0.36% materially weaken the company's earnings power. Lower revenue and compressed margins reduce operating leverage, constrain reinvestment capacity, and may reflect structural demand, competitive pressure, or an adverse product mix, making recovery of profitability a multi-quarter challenge.

Significant Drop In Free Cash FlowA large fall in free cash flow limits discretionary capacity for strategic investments, dividend stability, or accelerated deleveraging. With materially less free cash, management faces harder choices on capex prioritization and may need to rely more on external funding for growth or major maintenance, reducing operational optionality over coming quarters.

Collapse In Return On EquityA dramatic drop in ROE to 2.6% signals impaired earnings quality and inefficient capital utilization relative to prior periods. If persistent, this undermines long-term shareholder returns and the company's ability to attract capital for strategic upgrades, suggesting structural operational or margin issues that must be addressed to restore profitability.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited News

Chennai Petroleum’s Top-Tier Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by Crisil

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) has shared an announcement. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced that...

7h ago

Chennai Petroleum Publishes Q3 and Nine-Month FY26 Audited Results in Leading Dailies

An announcement from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) is now available. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has...

2M ago

CPCL Posts Sharp Profit Surge on Higher Throughput and Strong Refining Margins in Q3 FY2025-26

An update from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) is now available. CPCL reported strong operational and...

2M ago

Chennai Petroleum Clears Q3 FY26 Results With Clean Audit and No Debt Defaults

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) just unveiled an update. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s Board of Directors...

2M ago

CPCL Receives SEBI Compliance Certificates on Dematerialisation Processes

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) just unveiled an announcement. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has disclosed that...

2M ago

Chennai Petroleum Faces Fines Over Board Composition Non-Compliance

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) just unveiled an update. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has been fined...

4M ago

Chennai Petroleum’s Credit Rating Reaffirmed as AAA/Stable

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) has issued an announcement. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited announced that Crisil...

4M ago

Chennai Petroleum Launches ‘Saksham Niveshak’ Campaign to Engage Shareholders

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) has issued an announcement. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has launched a...

5M ago

Chennai Petroleum Announces 59th AGM Notice

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) has provided an update. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited announced the publication...

8M ago

Chennai Petroleum to Hold 59th AGM, Announces Key Appointments

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( ($IN:CHENNPETRO) ) has provided an update. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced the...

8M ago

CHENNPETRO FAQ

What was Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited lowest stock price was ₹515.65 and its highest was ₹1103.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap is ₹158.62B.

When is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 41 days.

How were Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s earnings last quarter?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited released its earnings results on Jan 24, 2026. The company reported ₹66.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹67.2 by -₹0.9.

Is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited pay dividends?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited dividends here

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited have?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has 148,911,390 shares outstanding.

What happened to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited reported an EPS of ₹66.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹67.2. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.382%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:CHENNPETRO

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Company Description

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited produces and supplies petroleum products in India. The company's principal products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor spirit, superior kerosene oil, aviation turbine fuel, high speed diesel, naphtha, bitumen, hexane, mineral turpentine oil, lube base stock, petrochemical feedstocks, paraffin wax, and petcoke. It also provides furnace oil, sulphur, light diesel oil, extracts, and paving bitumen; and propylene, poly butyne feed-stock, methyl ethyl ketone feed, and linear alkyl benzene feedstock. The company was formerly known as Madras Refineries Limited and changed its name to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in June 2000. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Chennai, India. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.