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

BPCL's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.000000
forwardPE 8.346155
debtToEquity 75.077000
earningsGrowth 1.408000
revenueGrowth -0.005000
grossMargins 0.134710
operatingMargins 0.069200
trailingEps 40.570000
forwardEps 31.000000

BPCL's forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS suggests the company is expected to face declining profits. This points to a less favorable financial outlook for the coming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for BPCL
Price projections for BPCL

The stock price of BPCL has often been near the lower end of projections, indicating that it may not be meeting investor expectations. This trend could suggest challenges ahead for the company.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BPCL
Recommendations trend for BPCL


Analysts have been favoring BPCL with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning BPCL as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.