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HINDPETRO: Dividend And Auditor Changes Will Balance Risks And Opportunities Ahead

HINDPETRO: Upcoming Board Decisions And Auditor Appointment Will Shape Outlook

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Published 25 Nov 2024

Update shared on 27 Nov 2025

Fair value Increased 2.32%
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Analysts have raised their price target for Hindustan Petroleum from ₹494.48 to ₹505.94, citing updated expectations for fair value and moderate improvements in profit margins.

What's in the News

  • The Board of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has declared an interim dividend of INR 5 per equity share (50%) for the year 2025-2026. The record date is set for November 6, 2025, and payment to eligible shareholders is scheduled on or before November 27, 2025 (company announcement).
  • A board meeting was held on October 29, 2025, to consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, as well as the interim equity dividend and other matters (company announcement).
  • The company has appointed M/s. Batliboi & Purohit, Mumbai as the statutory auditor for the financial year 2025-2026 following a directive from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (company announcement).

Valuation Changes

  • The consensus analyst price target has risen slightly from ₹494.48 to ₹505.94.
  • The discount rate has edged up marginally from 13.08% to 13.12%.
  • The revenue growth projection has decreased modestly from 1.33% to 1.30%.
  • The net profit margin is forecast to improve slightly, rising from 2.72% to 2.75%.
  • The future P/E ratio estimate has increased a bit from 12.45x to 12.66x.

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