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 is projected to see a decline in revenue compared to last year, which could lead to investor caution. A drop in earnings is often viewed as a negative signal for profitability, making it more difficult for the company to maintain investor confidence in its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.80300
forwardPE 8.79213
debtToEquity 75.07700
earningsGrowth -0.08400
revenueGrowth -0.04600
grossMargins 0.12487
operatingMargins 0.05173
trailingEps 31.22000
forwardEps 31.00000

BPCL's low growth in earnings and revenue indicates a potential decline in profits. This suggests that the company could be facing financial challenges, making it harder to sustain its current profit margins.
BPCL's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is not generating profit from either production or day-to-day operations. This could suggest cost overruns or declining revenue, impacting its financial stability.
BPCL's forward EPS falling below its trailing EPS suggests the company is expected to be less profitable this year. This signals a potential decline in earnings, which may raise concerns about BPCL's financial future.

Price projections:

Price projections for BPCL
Price projections for BPCL

BPCL'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 BPCL
Recommendations trend for BPCL


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