Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
NSE: CHENNPETROChennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
CHENNPETRO trades at ₹1,253.20, up 80.41% over the past year and 16.85% over the past 3 months, holding above both its 50-DMA (₹1,154.84) and 200-DMA (₹986.83) with RSI at 58.09 (neutral). It carries a PE of 4.38 (forward 3.13) — the lowest among six tracked Energy-sector peers — alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.68, a dividend yield of 5.11%, and a quality score of 59 (2nd of 6 in sector). Q1 FY27 net profit rose to ₹1,016.67 crore on higher revenue and improved refining margins, per the most recent headline (July 23, 2026).
P/E
4.4
Forward P/E
3.1
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
17.68
Profit Margin
+5.5%
Div. Yield
+5.1%
5Y ROE > 15%
3/5
5Y FCF > 0
4/5
Quality
58/100
News
8 headlines · 1 positive · 0 negative
CHENNPETRO: Q1 FY27 net profit surged to ₹1,016.67 crore on higher revenue and improved refining margins - TradingView
TradingView
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Recent context
- ·Q1 FY27 net profit surged to ₹1,016.67 crore on higher revenue and improved refining margins (TradingView, July 23, 2026).
- ·Of the 8 tracked news items, sentiment split 1 positive / 7 neutral / 0 negative; several headlines in the sample reference other companies (JSW Energy fundraising, a Bajaj Auto/CPCL/Sanathan Textiles technical-chart roundup) rather than CHENNPETRO specifically.
- ·Despite the mostly neutral news tone, the stock is up 80.41% over 12 months and 16.85% over 3 months, running above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages.
Strengths
- +PE of 4.38 (forward 3.13) is the lowest among 6 tracked Energy peers (COALINDIA 8.02, BPCL 7.94, ONGC 7.18, GAIL 15.21, RELIANCE 23.19).
- +Price is up 80.41% over 12 months and 16.85% over 3 months, trading above both the 50-DMA (₹1,154.84) and 200-DMA (₹986.83); RSI of 58.09 is neutral, not overbought.
- +5-year revenue growth of 84.8%, a falling debt trend, and free cash flow positive in 4 of the last 5 tracked years.
- +Dividend yield of 5.11%; Q1 FY27 net profit rose to ₹1,016.67 crore on higher revenue and improved refining margins.
Weaknesses
- −Debt-to-equity of 17.68 is exceptionally elevated for a non-financial refiner, leaving earnings highly sensitive to interest-cost and refining-margin swings.
- −ROE consistency score of 31, with ROE above 15% in only 3 of the tracked years, points to inconsistent historical return generation behind the recent earnings recovery.
- −Profit margin of 5.48% is structurally thin, offering limited cushion against a refining-margin reversal.
- −Analyst coverage is limited to a single analyst (rating of 1 on a 1-5 scale, lower = more constructive), too small a sample for a meaningful consensus read.
Open questions
- ?Does the falling debt trend reflect a structural deleveraging path, or does the current 17.68 D/E remain largely a function of the refining cycle's balance-sheet structure?
- ?How much of the 5-year revenue growth of 84.8% and the Q1 FY27 profit surge is attributable to refining-margin (GRM) expansion versus underlying volume or capacity growth?
- ?With only 1 analyst providing coverage, what other independent data points might help form a fuller view of consensus expectations?
- ?What would a reversal in refining margins imply for a company with a 5.48% profit margin and a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.68?
Peer comparison: Energy
Ranks 2 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHENNPETRO | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.You're viewing | 4.4 | — | 59 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 12.3 | +10.7% | 48 |
| COALINDIA | Coal India Ltd. | 8.0 | — | 69 |
| BPCL | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | 7.9 | — | 59 |
| ONGC | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | 7.2 | +12.7% | 53 |
| RELIANCE | Reliance Industries Ltd. | 23.2 | — | 44 |
| GAIL | GAIL (India) Ltd. | 15.2 | +8.7% | 16 |
Technical state
Current price
₹1,253.20
SMA 50
₹1,154.84
SMA 200
₹986.83
RSI (14)
58.1 (neutral)
From 52w high
-7.4%
1Y return
+80.4%
3M return
+16.9%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Above
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highDebt-to-equity of 17.68 is exceptionally elevated for a non-financial refiner. At this leverage level, creditors fund the substantial majority of assets and earnings available to equity holders are highly sensitive to interest-cost movements and refining-margin (GRM) cycles, even though the debt trend is classified as falling.
- mediumROE consistency score is 31, with ROE above 15% in only 3 of the tracked years, indicating the current earnings level has not been durable historically. Profit margin of 5.48% is structurally thin, leaving limited cushion if refining margins compress.
- lowAnalyst coverage is limited to a single analyst (rating of 1 on a 1-5 scale, lower = more constructive), too small a sample to represent a meaningful consensus.
- lowNews sample is small (8 articles) and several headlines in the set reference other companies (e.g., JSW Energy fundraising, a Bajaj Auto/CPCL/Sanathan Textiles technical roundup) rather than CHENNPETRO specifically, reducing the reliability of the sentiment read.
Cross-section contradictions
- News sentiment is overwhelmingly neutral (1 positive, 7 neutral, 0 negative across 8 articles, several not company-specific) while the stock is up 80.41% over 12 months and 16.85% over 3 months, trading above both its 50-DMA (₹1,154.84) and 200-DMA (₹986.83) — price action has run well ahead of visible news flow.
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Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 11 Aug 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
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