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 BPCL'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 0.00000
forwardPE 7.74544
debtToEquity 56.38600
earningsGrowth 0.88800
revenueGrowth 0.05200
grossMargins 0.15632
operatingMargins 0.08156
trailingEps 57.58000
forwardEps 47.29234

BPCL's forward EPS being less than trailing EPS suggests the company may see a drop in profitability this year. This signals potential financial challenges and a less optimistic outlook for earnings growth.

Price projections:

Price projections for BPCL
Price projections for BPCL

BPCL's price has consistently been situated near the lower end of expected values. This ongoing trend may reflect investor skepticism about the company's growth potential and overall performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BPCL
Recommendations trend for BPCL


With analysts showing a buy bias for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.