Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited produces and supplies petroleum products in India. The company provides liquefied petroleum gas, motor spirit, superior kerosene oil, aviation turbine fuel, naphtha, bitumen, hexane, mineral turpentine oil, lube base stock, petrochemical feedstocks, paraffin wax, asphalt, JP 7 fuel equivalent, and pet-coke. It offers sulphur, isrosene, ISRO naphtha, light diesel oil, extracts, butene, micro crystalline wax, automotive high-speed and high flash diesel, bunker and non-bunker fuel oils, paving bitumen, and high viscosity index oils. In addition, the company offers linear alkyl benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, propylene glycol and polyols, poly iso-butylene, butene-2, and poly butene feed stocks. The company was formerly known as Madras Refineries Limited and changed its name to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in June 2000. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Chennai, India. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited operates as a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for CHENNPETRO
Revenue projections for CHENNPETRO

CHENNPETRO's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.173000
forwardPE 20.077364
debtToEquity 37.987000
earningsGrowth -0.252000
revenueGrowth -0.040000
grossMargins 0.049630
operatingMargins 0.036820
trailingEps 14.380000
forwardEps 0.000000

The current ratio for CHENNPETRO is 1.173, indicating that the company can service its short-term debt using available cash and assets. This suggests CHENNPETRO has strong liquidity, with more than enough resources to meet its immediate financial commitments.
CHENNPETRO's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company's profits may shrink. This trend could indicate underlying financial struggles and pose challenges for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited's future profitability.
CHENNPETRO'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.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CHENNPETRO
Recommendations trend for CHENNPETRO


A recent buy bias from analysts toward CHENNPETRO indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage investors to park their money in CHENNPETRO, viewing it as a stable and potentially rewarding investment opportunity with promising long-term growth prospects.