Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited primarily engages in refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products in India and internationally. It operates through two segments, Downstream Petroleum, and Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons. The company's fuel stations sell petrol, diesel, automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and compressed natural gas; operate convenience stores and restaurants; offer money transfer and insurance broking services; and provide vehicle servicing, repair, and maintenance services. It also provides LPG for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications under the Bharatgas brand name; piped natural gas; lubricants, such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, greases, and specialties, as well as industrial lubricants under the MAK brand name; and engages in the production of jet fuel, as well as provision of related transportation, storage, and into plane services to airlines. In addition, the company offers industrial fuels products, such as black and white oils, bitumen, petcoke, sulphur, propylene, petrochemicals, and solvents, as well as marine bunker fuels; and exports naphtha and fuel oils. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, retail outlets, aviation fueling stations, and LPG distributors. The company was formerly known as Bharat Refineries Limited and changed its name to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in August 1977. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for BPCL
Revenue projections for BPCL

Investors may react cautiously to news that Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's revenues are forecasted to be lower than last year's. Such declines are likely to have a negative effect on the company's bottom line, which can lead to concerns about profitability and hinder investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.794000
forwardPE 7.812502
debtToEquity 54.332000
earningsGrowth 0.280000
revenueGrowth 0.067000
grossMargins 0.167040
operatingMargins 0.081650
trailingEps 60.490000
forwardEps 39.667190

With forward EPS less than trailing EPS, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is expected to see reduced earnings. This suggests the company may face profitability challenges in the current financial year compared to the previous one.

Price projections:

Price projections for BPCL
Price projections for BPCL

The price of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has remained consistently close to the lower limit of projections. This ongoing pattern raises concerns about the stock's performance and may reflect market hesitance regarding the company's growth prospects.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BPCL
Recommendations trend for BPCL


Analysts have shown a buy bias for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, marking it as a favorable investment option. This could inspire investors to see Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as a strong place to park their money, given the positive outlook and growth potential associated with the stock in recent evaluations.