NSE: CHENNPETRO · BSE: 500110 · ISIN INE178A01016
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited stock analysis
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ranks #295 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 67/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 34.9%, quarterly sales growth of 84.8% and quarterly profit growth of 2671.9%.Watchlist candidate
INVESTMENT EVIDENCE
What supports—and challenges—the thesis
Evidence in favour
- ROCE is 34.9%
- Low debt/equity of 0.18×
- Institutional ownership is rising
- CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
- No promoter shares are reported as pledged
Risks and constraints
- Extreme base-effect growth requires manual validation
Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment
FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY
Recent operating history
| Period | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit | Operating margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ₹43,068cr | ₹2,732cr | ₹1,352cr | 6.0% |
| 2023 | ₹76,271cr | ₹5,698cr | ₹3,532cr | 7.0% |
| 2024 | ₹66,024cr | ₹4,476cr | ₹2,745cr | 7.0% |
| 2025 | ₹58,983cr | ₹1,038cr | ₹214cr | 1.8% |
| 2026 | ₹63,148cr | ₹4,757cr | ₹3,103cr | 8.0% |
| TTM | ₹76,197cr | ₹6,213cr | ₹4,174cr | 8.0% |
EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS
Latest corporate disclosures
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
Signals from filed documents
• Initiated trial production of Pentane and Textile-grade MTO, aimed at enhancing value added product slate diversification and improved operational flexibility through optimization of existing processing units. • Enhanced Pharma-grade Hexane production and sales along with Food-grade Hexane, aimed at strengthening the specialty products slate. Logistics Optimization: • Crude Oil Cargoes co-loaded with IOCL Cargoes i
Our current GRMs have consistently outperformed Singapore GRMs over the past few years, largely due to optimized refinery production, enhanced product distribution, crude procurement strategies, and efficient secondary units processing capabilities. Your Company recorded a Profit Before Tax of ₹4,122 crore and a Profit After Tax of ₹3,062 crore during the year, as against ₹208 crore and ₹174 crore, respectively, in t
KEY HIGHLIGHTS (FY 2025-26) Indigenous desalination membrane technology Process optimization initiatives across operations Digitalization of refinery operations Continuous technology upgrades for energy efficiency Innovation supporting resource optimization and environmental performance STAKEHOLDERS Employees Technology Partners Customers Research Institutions UN SDGs FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANUFACTURING CAPITAL INTELLECT
The project involves revamp modification of the existing Hydro-Cracker Unit from 2.25 to 2.35 MMTPA and installation of a new Catalytic Dewaxing Unit to produce 256 TMTPA of finished Group-II/III LOBS. Investment approval from IOCL to implement the LOBS Project was accorded in March 2026 with an implementation schedule of 31 months at an estimated cost of ₹1,620 Crore ± 10% (incl of GST). The Project benefits from re
And we are talking to EIL idea is that when we are consistently able to perform at this level, can we implement some debottlenecking or enhancement in our secondary processes on a systematic basis with low-cost capex? And can we sustain even higher margins than this? Sir, my second question is on the refinery transfer price.
Third is maybe a small part of my HSD will also get converted into LOBS. So basically, it is a value-added product scheme where I will be moving from lower value -added (lower realization) products to higher realization products. Moderator: The next question is from the line of Nirav Jimudia from Anvil Wealth.
y) Credit rating Credit rating assigned to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. for various Debt Instruments by Rating Agencies is given below: INSTRUMENT RATING AGENCY RATING Short term borrowings / PCFC (including BG) CRISIL and ICRA A1+ Commercial Papers CRISIL and ICRA A1+ Debentures CRISIL and ICRA AAA z) No funds have been raised through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement as specified und
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