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

IOC's projected revenue decline from last year is likely to make investors cautious. Lower revenues often hurt a company's bottom line, leading investors to be concerned about the company's ability to maintain profitability and deliver strong financial results in the future.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.696000
forwardPE 9.005153
debtToEquity 72.631000
earningsGrowth 0.000000
revenueGrowth 0.021000
grossMargins 0.146800
operatingMargins 0.067280
trailingEps 18.050000
forwardEps 17.180000

IOC's current ratio being 0.696 highlights potential liquidity concerns, as the company may not have enough cash reserves and assets to cover short-term debts. This raises questions about how IOC will meet its immediate financial obligations.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited's lower forward EPS compared to its trailing EPS indicates that the company may be less profitable in the upcoming year. This suggests a potential slowdown in earnings, which could be a sign of weaker financial performance ahead.

Price projections:

Price projections for IOC
Price projections for IOC

Over time, price projections for IOC have risen steadily, pointing to growing optimism among analysts about the company's future. This upward trend suggests a positive outlook for IOC's continued growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for IOC
Recommendations trend for IOC


The recent buy bias from analysts suggests Indian Oil Corporation Limited is seen as a strong investment, encouraging more investors to consider it. With this favorable sentiment, Indian Oil Corporation Limited appears to be a reliable option for parking money, offering stability and long-term growth potential in the stock market.