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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CHENNPETRO) Stock Price & Analysis

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CHENNPETRO Stock Chart & Stats

₹1,424.80-₹39.55(-2.70%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+5:30
₹1.3K₹1.4K₹1.5K₹1.6KAug 17Aug 31Sep 15Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
INR 1,415.40 - INR 1,472.65
52-Week Range
INR 765.50 - INR 1,677.00
Previous Close
INR 1,464.35
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
193.78K
Market Cap
INR 218.06B
Enterprise Value
INR 230.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
INR 15.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
INR 19.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
3.7
Beta
0.37
Next Earnings
Feb 14, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
6.11%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

FY2026 Profitability Rebound

The sharp margin recovery shows CPCL can restore earnings when refining conditions improve. This strengthens near-term internal funding capacity and demonstrates operating leverage, although the durability of the improvement remains tied to the refining cycle.

Material Deleveraging

Lower leverage and a larger equity base give CPCL a stronger capital cushion than in earlier years. This improves financial flexibility, reduces balance-sheet strain, and leaves the refiner better positioned to manage cyclical earnings swings.

Improved Cash Generation

The FY2026 cash rebound indicates that stronger reported earnings were accompanied by meaningful cash generation. Free cash flow provides greater capacity to support investment, debt management, and shareholder distributions through the next operating period.

Bears Say

High Refining Cyclicality

CPCL’s earnings power is highly dependent on refining margin conditions, making results vulnerable to recurring industry cycles. Significant historical swings can reduce predictability, complicate planning, and make current profitability less representative of normalized performance.

Uneven Cash Conversion

Although cash generation improved in FY2026, the longer record remains uneven and includes periods of negative free cash flow. This variability can constrain confidence in internally funded growth and increase reliance on favorable operating conditions.

Volatile Revenue Trajectory

The changing revenue path indicates that CPCL’s sales performance is not consistently expanding across cycles. Recent growth is encouraging, but prior declines and sharp surges suggest product demand and realized pricing can produce unstable medium-term revenue outcomes.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited News

CHENNPETRO FAQ

What was Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited lowest stock price was ₹765.50 and its highest was ₹1677.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap is ₹218.06B.
When is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2026. The company reported ₹152.5 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited pay dividends?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited pays an annual dividend of ₹25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.11%. See more information on Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited dividends here
What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited have?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited has 148,911,390 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited reported an EPS of ₹152.5 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.032%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:CHENNPETRO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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