Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

NSE: BPCL · Refineries & Marketing

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Company Overview

Business

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is a leading Indian state-owned oil and gas company engaged in the refining of crude oil and the marketing of petroleum products. Its operations span the entire downstream value chain, including fuel retailing, LPG distribution, lubricants, and aviation fuel services, alongside upstream exploration interests.

Business Model

The company generates revenue primarily through the refining of crude oil into petroleum products and their subsequent sale via an extensive retail network and direct industrial supply channels. It also derives income from the distribution of LPG to households and the provision of specialized lubricants and petrochemicals.

  • Fuel Stations:18,622
  • LPG Households:8 crore
  • Pipeline Network:2,596 km

Growth Outlook

Growth is driven by the expansion of its retail fuel network, investments in petrochemical integration, and the scaling of its natural gas business. The company continues to focus on enhancing refining efficiencies and diversifying its energy portfolio to meet rising domestic demand.

Key Risks

  • Crude Oil Price Volatility. Fluctuations in global crude oil prices significantly impact refining margins and working capital requirements.
  • Regulatory and Subsidy Risk. As a state-owned entity, the company is subject to government-mandated pricing policies that can affect profitability on essential fuels.
  • Energy Transition. The global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles poses a long-term threat to traditional petroleum product demand.
  • Currency Risk. Since crude oil is imported, the company is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations between the Indian Rupee and the US Dollar.

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Key Metrics

REVENUE

₹5,22,820 Cr

TTM · consolidated

+4.5%YoY

NET PROFIT

₹25,843 Cr

TTM · consolidated

+93.8%YoY

EPS

₹60.48

TTM · consolidated

+93.7%YoY

RETURN ON EQUITY

30.0%

TTM · consolidated

+12.7 ppYoY

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

27.5%

TTM · consolidated

+10.9 ppYoY

P/E

5.2x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

5.2 vs 3.8x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

4.0x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

4.0 vs 8.7x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

8.5%

TTM · consolidated

+2.9 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

4.2%

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

+0.7 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

0.4%

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

-0.2 ppYoY

Peers · Refineries & Marketing

CompanyMkt Cap (Cr)P/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.BPCL
1,21,6305.164.014.5%8.5%30.0%27.5%-10.3%
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.IOC
1,96,3554.644.074.9%9.0%22.4%21.9%-6.7%
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.HINDPETRO
71,4944.714.132.6%6.9%33.0%24.9%-10.5%
Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd.MRPL
31,72215.776.86-3.8%6.1%14.5%21.4%+17.9%
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.CHENNPETRO
14,5565.964.0510.6%6.1%34.7%40.8%+65.6%
Kotyark Indust.KOTYARK
40115.0%-84.4%

As of Q4 FY26

Financials