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

IOC is projected to see lower revenues than in the previous year, a trend that usually concerns investors. Declining revenues often harm a company's profitability, leading investors to exercise caution as they weigh the potential risks of continued financial downturns.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.000000
forwardPE 9.518212
debtToEquity 79.713000
earningsGrowth 0.934000
revenueGrowth -0.008000
grossMargins 0.129200
operatingMargins 0.047260
trailingEps 12.260000
forwardEps 17.180000

Indian Oil Corporation Limited's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS points to expected growth in profitability. This suggests that the company is projected to perform better in the current financial year, with higher earnings forecasted compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for IOC
Price projections for IOC

IOC's price has often been near the lower end of the projected range. This ongoing trend suggests that investor confidence might be waning, and the stock could face challenges in gaining upward momentum.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for IOC
Recommendations trend for IOC


Analysts' buy bias toward IOC suggests the stock is seen as a solid investment, potentially motivating investors to consider it for their portfolios. With this positive outlook, IOC is likely to be viewed as a secure place to allocate funds, driving further interest in the stock.