Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Share Price & Analysis
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Fundamentals
Strengths
- Excellent return on equity (ROE 31.8%)
- Efficient capital deployment (ROCE 34.9%)
- Attractively valued vs sector (P/E 3.9x vs industry 23.9x)
- Low debt relative to equity (D/E 0.2x)
- Regular dividends — yield 4.2%
Concerns
Peer Comparison
| Company | CMP | Mkt Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE % | ROCE % | D/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE Reliance Industries Limited | ₹1,158 | ₹16.1L Cr | 21.6 | 1.73 | 8.91 | 10.3 | 0.45 |
| ONGC Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited | ₹225 | ₹2.9L Cr | 6.55 | 0.76 | 11.6 | 14.2 | 0.48 |
| COALINDIA Coal India Limited | ₹392 | ₹2.4L Cr | 7.85 | 2.03 | 28.2 | 35 | 0.13 |
| IOC Indian Oil Corporation Limited | ₹130 | ₹1.8L Cr | 5.42 | 0.84 | 20.5 | 18.7 | 0.74 |
| BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | ₹287 | ₹1.2L Cr | 8.71 | 1.23 | 28.8 | 25.6 | 0.62 |
| GAIL GAIL (India) Limited | ₹165 | ₹1.1L Cr | 10.9 | 1.22 | 8.71 | 9.67 | 0.25 |
| OIL Oil India Limited | ₹448 | ₹73K Cr | 8.72 | 1.25 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 0.64 |
Showing 7 peers in the same sector · Sorted by market cap
Shareholding Pattern
CHENNPETRO · as of Mar 2026
| Category | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 67.29% | 67.29% | 67.29% | 67.29% | 67.29% | 67.29% |
| FII | 14.70% | 15.86% | 15.77% | 16.17% | 11.08% | 10.58% |
| DII | 1.24% | 0.75% | 0.79% | 0.30% | 1.81% | 2.24% |
| Public | 16.78% | 16.11% | 16.14% | 16.25% | 19.83% | 19.89% |
Corporate Events
Interim Dividend - Rs 25 Per Share
To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026
Dividend - Rs 54 Per Share
To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2026
Interim Dividend - Rs 8 Per Share
Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share
Dividend - Rs 55 Per Share
Dividend - Rs 27 Per Share
Latest News
All newsChennai Petroleum reports Q2FY26 financial results
*Chennai Petroleum reports Q2FY26 financial results*. The company has released its financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Key metrics include net profit of **₹218 crore** and revenue of **₹12,490 crore**, marking a significant improvement year-on-year. Results were driven by higher refining margins and increased capacity utilization. 📊 *STOCKS:* $CHENNPETRO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Energy | #HIGHIMPACT #Earnings
CPCL posts 2x Q2 profit, declares ₹25 dividend
*CPCL posts 2x Q2 profit, declares ₹25 dividend*. Chennai Petroleum Corporation reported a two-fold increase in Q2 profit after tax, driven by strong refining margins and higher throughput. The company announced a dividend of **₹25 per share**, boosting investor sentiment. Its stock rose **5%** despite a weak broader market. 📊 *STOCKS:* $CPCL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Refinery | #HIGHIMPACT #Earnings
Brent crude nears $100, lifts oil company shares
*Brent crude nears $100, lifts oil company shares*. Energy stocks surge as global crude prices climb, boosting refining and exploration firms. CHENNPETRO, MRPL, and OIL see strong buying interest. Rising crude prices typically enhance profitability for upstream producers and refiners. 📊 *STOCKS:* CHENNPETRO, MRPL, OIL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Energy | #HIGHIMPACT #Energy
Chennai Petroleum sets dividend record date
*Chennai Petroleum sets dividend record date.* The company has announced **30-Oct-2026** as the record date for dividend distribution. Shareholders registered on this date will be eligible for the payout. Final dividend details will be disclosed in due course. 📊 *STOCKS:* $CHENNPETRO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Energy | #LOWIMPACT #Dividend
Brent crude nears $100, boosting oil stock prices
*Brent crude nears $100, boosting oil stock prices* Shares of CHENNPETRO, MRPL, and OIL rose sharply as Brent crude approached **$100** per barrel. Rising crude prices typically enhance revenue prospects for exploration and refining companies. Traders focused on export realizations and refining margins ahead of earnings. 📊 *STOCKS:* CHENNPETRO, MRPL, OIL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Energy | #MEDIUMIMPACT #Energy
Oil stocks surge as Brent crude nears $100
*Oil stocks surge as Brent crude nears $100*. Shares of ONGC, Oil India, Chennai Petroleum, and MRPL climbed sharply on NSE as Brent crude futures approached **$100** per barrel. Rising crude prices typically boost exploration and refining revenues for domestic oil companies. Traders eye extended momentum in energy counters amid global supply concerns. 📊 *STOCKS:* ONGC, OIL, CHENNPETRO, MRPL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Energy | #MEDIUMIMPACT #Oil
Oil stocks rise as Brent crude nears $100
*Oil stocks rise as Brent crude nears $100*. Shares of ONGC, Oil India, Chennai Petroleum, and MRPL climbed sharply as international crude prices approached **$100** per barrel. Rising oil prices typically boost upstream and refining companies’ profitability. The surge reflects investor optimism on higher revenues from elevated crude benchmarks. 📊 *STOCKS:* ONGC, OILINDIA, CHENNPETRO, MRPL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Energy | #MEDIUMIMPACT #Energy
CHENNPETRO to pay dividend; traders eye yield
*CHENNPETRO to pay dividend; traders eye yield*. Chennai Petroleum Corporation is set to disburse a dividend, attracting income-focused traders. The move highlights shareholder returns amid stable refining margins. Volume may spike ahead of the payout date. 📊 *STOCKS:* CHENNPETRO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* CapitalMarkets | #LOWIMPACT #dividend
Financials
Quarterly Results
| Metric | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹16.8K Cr 7.2% | ₹15.7K Cr 3.9% | ₹16.3K Cr 10.2% | ₹14.8K Cr 14.1% | ₹17.2K Cr 33.5% | ₹12.9K Cr 6.9% | ₹12.1K Cr 29.3% | ₹17.1K Cr |
| Op. Profit | ₹2.0K Cr 37.8% | ₹1.5K Cr 29.2% | ₹1.1K Cr 1055.6% | ₹99 Cr 87.4% | ₹785 Cr 224.4% | ₹242 Cr 135.9% | ₹-675 Cr 201.8% | ₹663 Cr |
| OPM | 12.0% 33.3% | 9.0% 28.6% | 7.0% 900.0% | 0.7% 84.4% | 4.5% 136.8% | 1.9% 131.7% | -6.0% 250.0% | 4.0% |
| Net Profit | ₹1.4K Cr 41.9% | ₹1.0K Cr 39.4% | ₹719 Cr 1897.5% | ₹-40 Cr 108.5% | ₹470 Cr 2138.1% | ₹21 Cr 103.3% | ₹-634 Cr 277.6% | ₹357 Cr |
| EPS (₹) | 95.48 42.0% | 67.26 39.3% | 48.3 1895.5% | -2.69 108.5% | 31.56 2154.3% | 1.4 103.3% | -42.55 277.4% | 23.98 |
Values in ₹ Cr · Source: Screener.in
Annual Profit & Loss
| Metric | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹63.1K Cr 7.1% | ₹59.0K Cr 10.7% | ₹66.0K Cr 13.4% | ₹76.3K Cr 77.1% | ₹43.1K Cr 93.8% | ₹22.2K Cr 39.9% | ₹37.0K Cr 10.1% | ₹41.1K Cr 27.0% | ₹32.4K Cr 17.6% | ₹27.5K Cr |
| Expenses | ₹58.4K Cr 0.8% | ₹57.9K Cr 5.9% | ₹61.5K Cr 12.8% | ₹70.6K Cr 75.0% | ₹40.3K Cr 99.6% | ₹20.2K Cr 48.4% | ₹39.1K Cr 3.6% | ₹40.6K Cr 34.0% | ₹30.3K Cr 18.1% | ₹25.6K Cr |
| Op. Profit | ₹4.8K Cr 358.3% | ₹1.0K Cr 76.8% | ₹4.5K Cr 21.4% | ₹5.7K Cr 108.6% | ₹2.7K Cr 35.8% | ₹2.0K Cr 193.3% | ₹-2.2K Cr 517.2% | ₹517 Cr 75.2% | ₹2.1K Cr 10.9% | ₹1.9K Cr |
| OPM | 8.0% 344.4% | 1.8% 74.3% | 7.0% 0.0% | 7.0% 16.7% | 6.0% 33.3% | 9.0% 250.0% | -6.0% 561.5% | 1.3% 78.3% | 6.0% 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Other Income | ₹135 Cr 117.7% | ₹62 Cr 31.9% | ₹47 Cr 261.5% | ₹13 Cr 50.0% | ₹26 Cr 79.5% | ₹127 Cr 182.2% | ₹45 Cr 32.8% | ₹67 Cr 28.8% | ₹52 Cr 16.1% | ₹62 Cr |
| Interest | ₹120 Cr 51.0% | ₹245 Cr 9.4% | ₹224 Cr 32.3% | ₹331 Cr 19.9% | ₹413 Cr 9.8% | ₹376 Cr 9.4% | ₹415 Cr 1.4% | ₹421 Cr 30.7% | ₹322 Cr 17.5% | ₹274 Cr |
| Depreciation | ₹610 Cr 0.5% | ₹607 Cr 0.2% | ₹606 Cr 5.8% | ₹573 Cr 13.7% | ₹504 Cr 8.2% | ₹466 Cr 0.4% | ₹468 Cr 3.3% | ₹453 Cr 33.2% | ₹340 Cr 21.9% | ₹279 Cr |
| PBT | ₹4.2K Cr 1571.5% | ₹249 Cr 93.3% | ₹3.7K Cr 23.1% | ₹4.8K Cr 161.1% | ₹1.8K Cr 42.1% | ₹1.3K Cr 143.3% | ₹-3.0K Cr 932.8% | ₹-290 Cr 119.7% | ₹1.5K Cr 6.3% | ₹1.4K Cr |
| Tax % | 25.0% 78.6% | 14.0% 46.2% | 26.0% 3.7% | 27.0% 0.0% | 27.0% 66.3% | 80.0% 358.1% | -31.0% 6.9% | -29.0% 178.4% | 37.0% 54.2% | 24.0% |
| Net Profit | ₹3.1K Cr 1350.0% | ₹214 Cr 92.2% | ₹2.7K Cr 22.3% | ₹3.5K Cr 161.2% | ₹1.4K Cr 426.1% | ₹257 Cr 112.5% | ₹-2.1K Cr 902.9% | ₹-205 Cr 122.1% | ₹927 Cr 11.8% | ₹1.1K Cr |
| EPS (₹) | 208.36 1349.0% | 14.38 92.2% | 184.34 22.3% | 237.16 161.2% | 90.79 425.4% | 17.28 112.5% | -138.1 901.5% | -13.79 122.1% | 62.27 11.8% | 70.57 |
| Div Payout | 30.0% 14.3% | 35.0% 16.7% | 30.0% 172.7% | 11.0% 450.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% 100.0% | 30.0% 0.0% | 30.0% |
Values in ₹ Cr · Source: Screener.in
Balance Sheet
| Item | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liabilities | ||||||||||
| Equity Capital | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr 0.0% | ₹149 Cr |
| Reserves | ₹11.0K Cr 36.0% | ₹8.1K Cr 7.1% | ₹8.7K Cr 37.1% | ₹6.3K Cr 122.9% | ₹2.8K Cr 94.1% | ₹1.5K Cr 20.8% | ₹1.2K Cr 63.4% | ₹3.3K Cr 14.0% | ₹3.8K Cr 16.9% | ₹3.3K Cr |
| Borrowings | ₹2.0K Cr 37.0% | ₹3.1K Cr 11.9% | ₹2.8K Cr 34.6% | ₹4.3K Cr 53.9% | ₹9.2K Cr 0.8% | ₹9.2K Cr 5.4% | ₹8.7K Cr 30.4% | ₹6.7K Cr 48.5% | ₹4.5K Cr 18.4% | ₹5.5K Cr |
| Other Liabilities | ₹7.0K Cr 21.2% | ₹5.8K Cr 14.5% | ₹6.8K Cr 26.6% | ₹5.3K Cr 0.9% | ₹5.3K Cr 51.9% | ₹3.5K Cr 23.7% | ₹2.8K Cr 29.8% | ₹4.0K Cr 31.4% | ₹5.9K Cr 118.2% | ₹2.7K Cr |
| Total Liabilities | ₹20.1K Cr 17.4% | ₹17.1K Cr 6.9% | ₹18.4K Cr 14.3% | ₹16.1K Cr 8.2% | ₹17.5K Cr 22.8% | ₹14.3K Cr 10.8% | ₹12.9K Cr 8.9% | ₹14.1K Cr 1.4% | ₹14.3K Cr 23.4% | ₹11.6K Cr |
Assets | ||||||||||
| Fixed Assets | ₹7.2K Cr 2.0% | ₹7.3K Cr 2.4% | ₹7.5K Cr 1.7% | ₹7.6K Cr 9.6% | ₹7.0K Cr 2.5% | ₹7.1K Cr 1.5% | ₹7.0K Cr 0.8% | ₹7.0K Cr 18.0% | ₹5.9K Cr 52.3% | ₹3.9K Cr |
| CWIP | ₹346 Cr 66.3% | ₹208 Cr 1.0% | ₹210 Cr 36.6% | ₹331 Cr 72.6% | ₹1.2K Cr 21.9% | ₹1.6K Cr 3.0% | ₹1.6K Cr 33.3% | ₹1.2K Cr 15.0% | ₹1.4K Cr 49.0% | ₹2.8K Cr |
| Investments | ₹491 Cr 75.4% | ₹280 Cr 16.7% | ₹240 Cr 16.5% | ₹206 Cr 1.0% | ₹208 Cr 4.5% | ₹199 Cr 11.2% | ₹179 Cr 12.6% | ₹159 Cr 3.9% | ₹153 Cr 9.3% | ₹140 Cr |
| Other Assets | ₹12.1K Cr 29.8% | ₹9.3K Cr 10.8% | ₹10.4K Cr 31.8% | ₹7.9K Cr 13.5% | ₹9.1K Cr 70.1% | ₹5.4K Cr 32.2% | ₹4.1K Cr 30.0% | ₹5.8K Cr 15.5% | ₹6.9K Cr 41.9% | ₹4.8K Cr |
| Total Assets | ₹20.1K Cr 17.4% | ₹17.1K Cr 6.9% | ₹18.4K Cr 14.3% | ₹16.1K Cr 8.2% | ₹17.5K Cr 22.8% | ₹14.3K Cr 10.8% | ₹12.9K Cr 8.9% | ₹14.1K Cr 1.4% | ₹14.3K Cr 23.4% | ₹11.6K Cr |
Values in ₹ Cr · Source: Screener.in
Cash Flow Statement
| Item | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | ₹2.9K Cr 117.8% | ₹1.4K Cr 49.8% | ₹2.7K Cr 53.1% | ₹5.7K Cr 460.3% | ₹1.0K Cr 127.0% | ₹452 Cr 172.9% | ₹-620 Cr 330.6% | ₹-144 Cr 105.2% | ₹2.8K Cr 352.7% | ₹609 Cr |
| Investing CF | ₹-930 Cr 43.3% | ₹-649 Cr 10.2% | ₹-589 Cr 46.2% | ₹-403 Cr 40.4% | ₹-676 Cr 23.4% | ₹-548 Cr 43.1% | ₹-963 Cr 24.4% | ₹-1.3K Cr 31.4% | ₹-969 Cr 17.1% | ₹-1.2K Cr |
| Financing CF | ₹-1.3K Cr 149.3% | ₹-519 Cr 75.4% | ₹-2.1K Cr 60.7% | ₹-5.4K Cr 1460.9% | ₹-343 Cr 453.6% | ₹97 Cr 93.9% | ₹1.6K Cr 11.7% | ₹1.4K Cr 179.3% | ₹-1.8K Cr 418.7% | ₹561 Cr |
| Net Cash Flow | ₹721 Cr 291.8% | ₹184 Cr 18500.0% | ₹-1 Cr 85.7% | ₹-7 Cr 200.0% | ₹7 Cr 600.0% | ₹1 Cr | ₹0 Cr | ₹0 Cr | ₹0 Cr | ₹0 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow | ₹2.0K Cr 206.6% | ₹667 Cr 68.1% | ₹2.1K Cr 60.8% | ₹5.3K Cr 1535.3% | ₹326 Cr 381.0% | ₹-116 Cr 92.8% | ₹-1.6K Cr 10.7% | ₹-1.5K Cr 182.2% | ₹1.8K Cr 403.4% | ₹-582 Cr |
Values in ₹ Cr · Source: Screener.in
Key Ratios History
| Metric | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 1d 0.0% | 1d 66.7% | 3d 200.0% | 1d 50.0% | 2d 33.3% | 3d 200.0% | 1d 66.7% | 3d 83.3% | 18d 28.6% | 14d |
| Inventory Days | 53d 26.2% | 42d 12.5% | 48d 50.0% | 32d 54.9% | 71d 18.4% | 87d 278.3% | 23d 48.9% | 45d 25.0% | 60d 25.0% | 48d |
| Days Payable | 25d 25.0% | 20d 23.1% | 26d 62.5% | 16d 46.7% | 30d 16.7% | 36d 140.0% | 15d 34.8% | 23d 58.9% | 56d 124.0% | 25d |
| Cash Conv. Cycle | 29d 26.1% | 23d 4.2% | 24d 41.2% | 17d 60.5% | 43d 20.4% | 54d 500.0% | 9d 65.4% | 26d 18.2% | 22d 40.5% | 37d |
| Working Capital Days | 10d 600.0% | -2d 122.2% | 9d 80.0% | 5d 122.7% | -22d 68.6% | -70d 29.6% | -54d 86.2% | -29d 11.5% | -26d 85.7% | -14d |
| ROCE | 35.0% 775.0% | 4.0% 88.6% | 35.0% 22.2% | 45.0% 125.0% | 20.0% 25.0% | 16.0% 161.5% | -26.0% 2700.0% | 1.0% 95.2% | 21.0% 0.0% | 21.0% |
Source: Screener.in · Lower days = better efficiency
About Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is in the business of refining crude oil to produce & supply various petroleum products and manufacture and sale of lubricating oil additives.[1]
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