Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited produces and supplies petroleum products in India. The company provides liquefied petroleum gas, motor spirit, superior kerosene oil, aviation turbine fuel, naphtha, bitumen, hexane, mineral turpentine oil, lube base stock, petrochemical feedstocks, paraffin wax, asphalt, JP 7 fuel equivalent, and pet-coke. It offers sulphur, isrosene, ISRO naphtha, light diesel oil, extracts, butene, micro crystalline wax, automotive high-speed and high flash diesel, bunker and non-bunker fuel oils, paving bitumen, and high viscosity index oils. In addition, the company offers linear alkyl benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, propylene glycol and polyols, poly iso-butylene, butene-2, and poly butene feed stocks. The company was formerly known as Madras Refineries Limited and changed its name to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in June 2000. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Chennai, India. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited operates as a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for CHENNPETRO
Revenue projections for CHENNPETRO

CHENNPETRO's revenue projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.000000
forwardPE 13.543103
debtToEquity 79.216000
earningsGrowth -0.943000
revenueGrowth -0.256000
grossMargins 0.048330
operatingMargins 0.006880
trailingEps 24.970000
forwardEps 0.000000

CHENNPETRO's Forward PE ratio is favorable, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned in relation to its earnings. It is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which makes it a solid option for investors seeking both stability and future appreciation.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates potential profit shrinkage. This downward trend could be a sign of weakening financial health, signaling challenges for the company's future profitability.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited's negative gross and operating margins highlight potential financial struggles, as the company is not covering its production or operational expenses. This could lead to broader concerns about its ability to achieve profitability.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CHENNPETRO
Recommendations trend for CHENNPETRO


Analysts have shown a buy bias for CHENNPETRO, signaling it as a strong investment choice. This positive outlook could motivate investors to allocate funds to CHENNPETRO, seeing it as a reliable and potentially profitable option, especially in an environment where the stock market is highly scrutinized.