Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited

NSE: HINDOILEXP · Oil Exploration & Production

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Snapshot

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Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of onshore and offshore crude oil and natural gas within India. The company also provides specialised oil field equipment and services to support its operations.

Business Model

The company generates revenue through the extraction and sale of crude oil and natural gas assets, supplemented by the provision of oil field services. It operates on a working interest basis across various exploration and production blocks.

  • Proved and probable reserves:41.88 million barrels of oil equivalent

Growth Outlook

Growth is primarily driven by the successful exploration and development of existing oil and gas blocks to increase production volumes. Future performance remains linked to the expansion of its reserve base and operational efficiency in field management.

Key Risks

  • Commodity Price Volatility. The company's profitability is highly sensitive to fluctuations in global crude oil and natural gas prices.
  • Exploration Risk. Oil and gas exploration is inherently uncertain, with no guarantee that discovered reserves will be commercially viable.
  • Regulatory and Environmental Compliance. Operations are subject to stringent government regulations and environmental standards that can impact project timelines and costs.
  • Operational Hazards. The exploration and production process involves significant technical risks, including equipment failure and potential environmental accidents.

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Key Metrics

REVENUE

₹299 Cr

TTM · consolidated

-17.8%YoY

NET PROFIT

₹25 Cr

TTM · consolidated

-83.2%YoY

EPS

₹1.90

TTM · consolidated

-83.2%YoY

RETURN ON EQUITY

1.9%

TTM · consolidated

-9.4 ppYoY

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

1.9%

TTM · consolidated

-7.7 ppYoY

P/E

97.4x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

97.4 vs 32.7x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

23.8x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

23.8 vs 19.0x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

34.9%

TTM · consolidated

-20.1 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

5.5%

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

-50.3 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

0.0x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

-0.05xYoY

Peers · Oil Exploration & Production

CompanyMkt CapP/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company LimitedHINDOILEXP
₹2,447 Cr97.3723.78-17.8%34.9%1.9%1.9%+5.6%
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.ONGC
₹2.95L Cr6.784.147.0%15.0%12.5%11.2%-0.5%
Oil India Ltd.OIL
₹79,427 Cr9.517.1715.8%38.6%17.7%13.4%+24.1%
Antelopus Selan Energy LimitedANTELOPUS
₹3,366 Cr25.3514.5546.5%64.3%23.6%27.2%
Prabha EnergyPRABHA
₹3,157 Cr2562.222184.3922.8%0.3%0.2%-5.5%
Gujarat Natural Resources LimitedGNRL
₹1,275 Cr36.0%+49.8%

As of Q1 FY27

Financials