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

Indian Oil Corporation Limited's revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.742000
forwardPE 8.098796
debtToEquity 58.446000
earningsGrowth 0.781000
revenueGrowth 0.067000
grossMargins 0.192870
operatingMargins 0.092430
trailingEps 30.570000
forwardEps 17.580390

Indian Oil Corporation Limited's forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS indicates that the company's earnings are projected to decrease. This suggests that Indian Oil Corporation Limited may struggle to maintain profitability at previous levels, potentially affecting its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for IOC
Price projections for IOC

IOC'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 IOC
Recommendations trend for IOC


Indian Oil Corporation Limited has garnered a buy bias from analysts recently, suggesting the stock is a good investment opportunity. This may lead to increased investor interest, as Indian Oil Corporation Limited is seen as a reliable place to park money for those looking to benefit from potential market gains and company growth.