Hindustan Petroleum (HINDPETRO) Stock Overview
Engages in the refining and marketing of petroleum products in India and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | ₹387.00 |
| 52 Week High | ₹508.45 |
| 52 Week Low | ₹316.20 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| 1 Month Change | 8.10% |
| 3 Month Change | -16.44% |
| 1 Year Change | 0.19% |
| 3 Year Change | 122.63% |
| 5 Year Change | 128.18% |
| Change since IPO | 894.26% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 22
HINDPETRO: New Energy Collaborations Will Support Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum slightly lower from about ₹683.63 to ₹679.86, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and the P/E multiple they apply to future earnings. What's in the News Indian Gas Exchange and Hindustan Petroleum signed an MoU at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa to improve access to regasification infrastructure and support market based participation in India's natural gas ecosystem (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 06
HINDPETRO: New Energy MoUs Will Sustain Elevated P E Risk
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum from about ₹357.82 to roughly ₹240.25. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • Mar 22
HINDPETRO: New Energy Partnerships Will Support A More Confident Upside View
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hindustan Petroleum from ₹510.90 to ₹495.39, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Thermax and Hindustan Petroleum signed an MoU to work together on HP AEM electrolysers, CO2 capture solutions, bio-pyrolysis oil processing and other new energy areas, with a focus on indigenous, sustainable technologies aligned with India's energy transition and climate goals (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 22
HINDPETRO: New Energy Collaborations Will Support Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum slightly lower from about ₹683.63 to ₹679.86, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and the P/E multiple they apply to future earnings. What's in the News Indian Gas Exchange and Hindustan Petroleum signed an MoU at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa to improve access to regasification infrastructure and support market based participation in India's natural gas ecosystem (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 06
HINDPETRO: New Energy MoUs Will Sustain Elevated P E Risk
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum from about ₹357.82 to roughly ₹240.25. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 22
HINDPETRO: New Energy Partnerships Will Support A More Confident Upside View
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hindustan Petroleum from ₹510.90 to ₹495.39, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Thermax and Hindustan Petroleum signed an MoU to work together on HP AEM electrolysers, CO2 capture solutions, bio-pyrolysis oil processing and other new energy areas, with a focus on indigenous, sustainable technologies aligned with India's energy transition and climate goals (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 08
HINDPETRO: New Energy MoUs Will Keep P/E Risks Elevated
Analysts have inched up their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum to about ₹358 from around ₹357, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) signed an MoU during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa to improve access to regasification infrastructure and deepen market-based participation in India's natural gas ecosystem (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 22
HINDPETRO: New Energy MoUs Will Not Offset Rich P/E Risks
Analysts now place Hindustan Petroleum's fair value at about ₹357, up from roughly ₹350, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E. What's in the News Indian Gas Exchange and Hindustan Petroleum signed an MoU at India Energy Week 2026 to provide a digital platform for transparent booking of regasification services at HPCL's Chhara LNG terminal, with HPCL offering storage and regasification capacity in set quantities and durations (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 08
HINDPETRO: Energy Transition Partnerships And LNG Platform Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Hindustan Petroleum slightly to ₹683.63 from ₹686.66, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Indian Gas Exchange and Hindustan Petroleum signed an MoU at India Energy Week 2026 to create a digital, market driven platform for transparent booking of regasification services at HPCL's Chhara LNG Terminal, with HPCL offering storage and regasification capacity in predefined quantities and durations (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 26
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE:HINDPETRO)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Hindustan Petroleum is ₹376 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Narrative Update • Jan 24
HINDPETRO: Rich P/E And Weaker Revenue Outlook Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum from ₹328.11 to ₹350.34 per share, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on January 21, 2026 to consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Jan 10
HINDPETRO: Interim Dividend Policy Will Support A More Confident Upside View
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum slightly higher, from ₹505.94 to ₹510.90, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on October 29, 2025 at 14:30 IST to review unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, consider an interim equity dividend for FY 2025-2026, and address other agenda items (company filing).Analysis Article • Dec 31
We Think Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Dec 26
HINDPETRO: Lower Discount Rate Will Not Prevent Weak Earnings Ahead
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum from ₹303.46 to ₹328.11, reflecting a lower perceived discount rate and slightly improved long term revenue expectations, while profit margin and valuation multiple assumptions remain largely unchanged. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 29, 2025, to review unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, and to consider an interim equity dividend for FY 2025-2026 (company filing).Analysis Article • Dec 15
Here's Why We Think Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • Dec 12
HINDPETRO: Lower Risk Profile And Interim Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Hindustan Petroleum to ₹687 from ₹614, citing expectations of stronger revenue growth and a lower perceived risk profile, partly offset by only a slight moderation in long term profit margin assumptions and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on October 29, 2025 to review unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025 and to consider an interim equity dividend for FY 2025-2026 (board notice) Board declares a 50 percent interim dividend, equal to INR 5 per equity share of face value INR 10, for FY 2025-2026, with record date fixed as November 6, 2025 and payment to be completed on or before November 27, 2025 (company filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value: raised moderately to ₹686.66 from ₹614.41, reflecting a higher assessed intrinsic value for the stock.Narrative Update • Nov 27
HINDPETRO: Dividend And Auditor Changes Will Balance Risks And Opportunities Ahead
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.Analysis Article • Nov 18
Improved Earnings Required Before Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE:HINDPETRO) Shares Find Their Feet
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.4x might make it...Narrative Update • Nov 13
HINDPETRO: Upcoming Dividend And Auditor Changes Will Define Near-Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Hindustan Petroleum from ₹468.10 to ₹494.48. They cited improved revenue growth and stronger profit margin projections as the reasons for this adjustment.Analysis Article • Nov 01
Earnings Beat: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
It's been a good week for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) shareholders, because the company...Narrative Update • Oct 30
HINDPETRO: Upcoming Board Decisions And Auditor Appointment Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have increased the fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum from ₹465.27 to ₹468.10, reflecting updated views on revenue growth and discount rates. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2025.Narrative Update • Oct 16
Vizag And Barmer Upgrades Will Improve Refining Efficiency
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Hindustan Petroleum from ₹458.93 to ₹465.27. They cite incremental improvements in projected profit margins and a modestly lower discount rate as the main drivers behind this upward adjustment.Analysis Article • Oct 04
Estimating The Fair Value Of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE:HINDPETRO)
Key Insights Hindustan Petroleum's estimated fair value is ₹461 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Hindustan...Analysis Article • Sep 16
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Vizag And Barmer Upgrades Will Improve Refining Efficiency
With both the discount rate and future P/E remaining steady, there have been no notable changes in valuation drivers, and the consensus analyst price target for Hindustan Petroleum is unchanged at ₹458.93. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to consider unaudited Q1 FY26 financial results (standalone and consolidated).Analysis Article • Aug 13
Hindustan Petroleum's (NSE:HINDPETRO) Dividend Will Be Reduced To ₹10.50
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Hindustan Petroleum's (NSE:HINDPETRO) Dividend Will Be Reduced To ₹10.50
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Hindustan Petroleum's (NSE:HINDPETRO) Dividend Is Being Reduced To ₹10.50
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering...Analysis Article • Jun 27
Is Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Hindustan Petroleum's (NSE:HINDPETRO) Dividend Will Be Reduced To ₹10.50
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) has announced that on 1st of January, it will be paying a...Analysis Article • May 16
Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ₹10.50
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NSE:HINDPETRO ) has announced that on 1st of January, it will be paying a...
New Narrative • Nov 25
HPCL Set To Boost Earnings Through Refinery Modernization And Green Energy Innovations
Completion of refinery upgrades and new capacity projects is set to enhance refining margins and revenue through higher distillate yields and petrochemical products.Shareholder Returns
| HINDPETRO | IN Oil and Gas | IN Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | 0.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
Return vs Industry: HINDPETRO underperformed the Indian Oil and Gas industry which returned 7.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HINDPETRO underperformed the Indian Market which returned 8.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HINDPETRO volatility | |
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| HINDPETRO Average Weekly Movement | 6.7% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in IN Market | 10.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in IN Market | 4.7% |
Stable Share Price: HINDPETRO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Indian market.
Volatility Over Time: HINDPETRO's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8,049 | Vikas Kaushal | www.hindustanpetroleum.com |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the refining and marketing of petroleum products in India and internationally. It operates through Downstream Petroleum and All Other segments. The company offers light distillates, including liquefied petroleum gas, motor spirits, naphtha, hexane, propylene, and solvents; and middle distillates, such as high-speed diesel, superior kerosene oil, light diesel oil, aviation turbine fuels, mineral turpentine oil, jute batching oil, and lube and turbine oil base stocks.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Fundamentals Summary
| HINDPETRO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | ₹823.47b |
| Earnings (TTM) | ₹153.97b |
| Revenue (TTM) | ₹4.34t |
5.3x
P/E Ratio0.2x
P/S RatioIs HINDPETRO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HINDPETRO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹4.34t |
| Cost of Revenue | ₹3.88t |
| Gross Profit | ₹466.33b |
| Other Expenses | ₹312.36b |
| Earnings | ₹153.97b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 72.36 |
| Gross Margin | 10.74% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.55% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 110.9% |
How did HINDPETRO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield33%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/09 21:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is covered by 65 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Siddharth Chauhan | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Ashwin Mehta | Ambit Capital |