Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (IN:CHENNPETRO)
:CHENNPETRO
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CHENNPETRO Stock Chart & Stats
₹813.75
-₹5.15(-0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹813.75
-₹5.15(-0.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹603.30 - ₹1,238.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume504.67K
Average Volume (3M)329.26K
Market Cap
₹182.67B
Enterprise Value₹168.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.99B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹19.33B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.9
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)78.57
Shares Outstanding148,911,390
10 Day Avg. Volume118,606
30 Day Avg. Volume329,261
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio7.42
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)145.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹840.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthMaterial deleveraging and equity expansion in FY2026 provide a stronger capital cushion and greater financial flexibility. Lower leverage reduces refinancing risk and gives management room to invest, withstand downcycles, and prioritize strategic capex or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Improved Cash GenerationA meaningful rebound in operating cash flow and strong free cash flow conversion indicates the business is generating internal funds to support operations and selective investment. Sustained FCF improves self‑funding ability, reduces reliance on external financing and supports durable shareholder returns.
Rebound In ProfitabilityThe sharp profit margin recovery and return to revenue growth show the refinery can regain earnings power when industry conditions normalize. Higher margins and improved top-line underpin sustainable cash flow generation and demonstrate efficient operations and pricing capture in favorable cycles.
Bears Say
Earnings CyclicalityCHENNPETRO's earnings and cash flows swing materially with refining cycles, creating forecasting uncertainty and making long-term capital allocation and dividend policy harder to sustain. Persistent cyclicality raises the risk that favorable metrics reverse during industry downturns.
Modest Cash MarginOperating cash flow as a small percentage of revenue constrains the company's buffer to fund capex, maintenance or strategic investments during weak cycles. Historic periods of negative FCF highlight vulnerability to stretched liquidity needs if margins compress again.
Refining Margin SensitivityThe business model's heavy sensitivity to crude costs and product spreads means structural exposure to commodity volatility. This dependency limits predictability of earnings and cash flow, and success hinges on cycle timing, feedstock sourcing and maintaining favorable product mix.
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CHENNPETRO FAQ
What was Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited lowest stock price was ₹603.30 and its highest was ₹1238.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap is ₹182.67B.
When is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported ₹94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹91.5 by ₹2.5.
Is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited pay dividends?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹8 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 ₹94 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹91.5. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.305%.
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 (CPCL) is an Indian enterprise primarily involved in the production and nationwide distribution of a diverse range of refined petroleum products. Its extensive portfolio of primary offerings includes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, high-grade kerosene, jet fuel, diesel, naphtha, asphalt, hexane, mineral turpentine oil (MTO), lubricant base oils, raw materials for petrochemicals, paraffin wax, and petroleum coke. Furthermore, CPCL provides furnace oil, sulfur, light diesel, various extracts, and paving asphalt. The company also manufactures crucial feedstocks such as propylene, polybutene feedstock, methyl ethyl ketone feed, and linear alkyl benzene feedstock. Founded in 1965, the organization was originally known as Madras Refineries Limited, changing its name to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in June 2000. Headquartered in Chennai, India, CPCL operates as a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
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