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 are expected to be cautious with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, as its revenues are projected to fall compared to last year. A decline in revenue often results in a negative impact on profitability, prompting concerns about the company's financial stability and making investors more conservative in their approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.803000
forwardPE 9.463444
debtToEquity 75.077000
earningsGrowth -0.084000
revenueGrowth -0.046000
grossMargins 0.124870
operatingMargins 0.051730
trailingEps 31.230000
forwardEps 31.000000

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
BPCL's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is operating at a loss. This reflects an inability to cover production costs and operational expenses, which could undermine its financial stability.
BPCL's lower forward EPS compared to trailing EPS suggests the company will likely experience reduced earnings in the current year. This may signal a less optimistic financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for BPCL
Price projections for BPCL

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's price has consistently hovered near the lower end of price projections. This trend suggests that the stock is underperforming relative to analyst expectations, indicating a potential lack of momentum for upward movement in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BPCL
Recommendations trend for BPCL


The analysts' recent buy bias for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage more investors to view Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as a worthwhile investment, positioning the company as a top choice for those seeking financial security and long-term growth opportunities.