Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, refines, pipeline transports, and markets petroleum products in India and internationally. It operates through Sale of Petroleum Products, Sale of Petrochemicals, and Other segments. The company's refinery products include liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), high-speed diesel, motor spirits, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, light diesel oil, sulphur, raw petroleum coke, carbon black feedstock, naphtha, furnace oil, bitumen, propylene, polypropylene, monoethylene glycol, reformate, light cycle oil, purified terephthalic acid, jute batching oil, lube oil base stocks, sulfuric acid, polymer grade hexane, methyl tert-butyl ether, benzene, aviation gasoline, para-xylene, aromatics, and paraffin wax. It is also involved in the operation of fuel stations, supply of piped and compressed natural gas; exploration and production of crude oil and gas and petrochemicals; manufacture and sale of cryogenics comprising aluminum cryocans, cryogenic vessels, pressure vessels, and lube and aviation equipment, as well as bulk explosives; and provision of non-fuel products, such as LPG stoves, hoses, and cylinder trolleys, as well as indoor solar cooking systems, kitchen aprons, and gas lighters. In addition, the company engages in the wind and solar power generation; terminalling, retailing, and aviation refueling; lube blending and marketing; bunkering; refining and pipeline consultancy activities; licensing of technologies; and provision of financial services. Additionally, it operates Fuel@Call, a cloud-based technology platform for on-demand fuel delivery service for industrial and commercial customers; provides marine oils, including bunker fuels and marine lubricants; and spray and specialty oils, metal working and railroad oils, lubes, and greases for automobiles, agricultural equipment, stationary engines, and marine industries. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for IOC
Revenue projections for IOC

The projected decline in Indian Oil Corporation Limited's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.742000
forwardPE 8.175905
debtToEquity 58.446000
earningsGrowth 0.781000
revenueGrowth 0.067000
grossMargins 0.192870
operatingMargins 0.092430
trailingEps 30.580000
forwardEps 17.605390

IOC's forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS suggests that the company is expected to see a decline in profitability. This signals that the company may face a challenging financial year ahead.

Price projections:

Price projections for IOC
Price projections for IOC

IOC's price has frequently been situated near the lower end of analysts' projections. This trend indicates that the stock is struggling to meet expectations, which could signal a need for improvements in performance or investor confidence.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for IOC
Recommendations trend for IOC


A recent buy bias from analysts toward IOC may inspire confidence in investors, who could view the stock as a promising investment. This positive sentiment suggests that IOC might be an appealing option for those looking to grow their wealth through stock market investments.