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

With BPCL's revenues forecasted to be lower than last year's, investors are expected to be cautious. A decline in revenue typically harms the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors less confident about the company's ability to sustain its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.803000
forwardPE 8.487568
debtToEquity 75.077000
earningsGrowth -0.084000
revenueGrowth -0.046000
grossMargins 0.124870
operatingMargins 0.056050
trailingEps 31.190000
forwardEps 31.000000

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that its profits could shrink. This points to a potential downturn in the company's financial outlook and may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is experiencing losses at both the production and operational levels. This could point to inefficiencies or declining demand for its products.
With BPCL's forward EPS lower than its trailing EPS, the company is expected to experience a drop in profitability. This suggests a potential slowdown in financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for BPCL
Price projections for BPCL

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's stock price has regularly been near the lower end of projections, indicating that it may be struggling to attract investor interest. This pattern suggests a cautious sentiment surrounding the company's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BPCL
Recommendations trend for BPCL


BPCL has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see BPCL as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.