Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL): BPCL Share Price Falls 2.04% as Refiner Stocks Stay in Focus
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
BPCL Share Price declined to Rs 311.55 today, down 2.04% from the previous close of Rs 318.05, with the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 1,37,986.17 crore. The move places Bharat Petroleum Corporation in focus for BPCL Share Price Today searches, BPCL Stock News and BPCL Share Price Fall queries, even though the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Today’s decline is a verified price event, and the numbers show a lower close after an early range between Rs 315.55 and Rs 311.25. For readers tracking BPCL Share Price news on Univest, the key question is not only what changed today, but how the stock now compares on valuation and within the refining pack.
The stock opened at Rs 315.2, stayed below the previous close through the session, and ended Rs 6.5 lower. Turnover was Rs 0.96 crore. BPCL is classified as a Large Cap company, so today’s BPCL Stock Falling Today update is best read alongside its fundamentals, sector benchmark and peer positioning rather than any unsupported narrative around the move.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 311.55 |
| Previous Close | Rs 318.05 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 6.50 (-2.04%) |
| Open | Rs 315.2 |
| High | Rs 315.55 |
| Low | Rs 311.25 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.96 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,37,986.17 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
BPCL Share Price Today reflects a straightforward one-day decline. The stock opened at Rs 315.2, compared with the previous close of Rs 318.05, and moved within a narrow intraday band of Rs 315.55 to Rs 311.25 before finishing at Rs 311.55. That left the share price down Rs 6.5, or 2.04%, versus the prior session. The data confirms that BPCL closed below both its open and previous close, which is the factual basis for today’s BPCL Share Price fall.
Turnover for the session stood at Rs 0.96 crore. Since no company-specific trigger is supplied, the move should be viewed as a price event rather than a stated event cause. In a Large Cap company such as BPCL, the day’s change matters mainly because it alters the near-term BPCL Share Price Live view and resets how investors read the stock against its recent valuation backdrop. The next useful step is to examine the financial metrics that frame BPCL Stock News beyond the day’s decline.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,37,986.17 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.05x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.41x |
| ROE | 28.47% |
| ROCE | 27.09% |
| EPS | Rs 39.49 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 225.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
Profitability metrics remain notable. ROE stands at 28.47% and ROCE at 27.09%, both above the industry reference levels shown later in the sector section. EPS is Rs 39.49, book value is Rs 225.8 per share, and dividend yield is 5.5%. These figures matter because they show the earnings attributed to each share, the accounting net worth behind each share, and the historical payout relative to the current BPCL Share Price. For BPCL Share Price Today readers, the combination of earnings, book value and dividend yield gives the decline a valuation context rather than a purely price-led reading. On Univest, this is the kind of BPCL Stock Analysis that helps separate one-day movement from longer-term financial framing.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Crude Oil |
| Industry | Refineries |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.05x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 9.4x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.1x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.77x to 46.39x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.41x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.46x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.45x |
| Company ROE | 28.47% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 21.52% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 22.08% |
| Company ROCE | 27.09% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.26% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 22.37% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,37,986.17 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 77,537.85 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 3,13,802.22 crore |
BPCL operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The benchmark scope supplied here covers 7 companies in the same industry, which makes the comparison direct and current. BPCL’s P/E of 8.05 is below the benchmark median of 9.4 and well below the benchmark average of 17.1. Its P/B of 1.41 is slightly below the benchmark median of 1.46 and close to the benchmark average of 1.45. These are factual valuation comparisons, not a forecast.
On profitability, BPCL’s ROE of 28.47% stands above the benchmark median of 21.52% and benchmark average of 22.08%, while ROCE of 27.09% is also above the benchmark median of 21.26% and average of 22.37%. The sector dataset also shows benchmark market capitalisation metrics, including a median of Rs 77,537.85 crore and an average of Rs 3,13,802.22 crore. BPCL’s market cap of Rs 1,37,986.17 crore sits above the benchmark median but below the benchmark average because the peer set includes very large companies. In BPCL Stock News terms, today’s share price fall sits against a sector backdrop where valuation and profitability can be compared clearly on Univest.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries | RELIANCE | 17,38,119.27 | 23.26 | 1.88 | 10.95 | 12.17 |
| Indian Oil Corporation | IOC | 1,93,460.97 | 5.75 | 0.89 | 21.52 | 19.69 |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corporation | HINDPETRO | 77,537.85 | 46.39 | 1.46 | 30.93 | 23.1 |
| Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals | MRPL | 29,540.05 | 9.4 | 1.95 | 14.17 | 18.13 |
| Chennai Petroleum Corporation | CHENNPETRO | 19,896.8 | 4.77 | 1.64 | 32.13 | 35.15 |
BPCL Share Price Today can also be read against the peer set supplied in the refinery space. BPCL’s P/E of 8.05 is above IOC’s 5.75 and CHENNPETRO’s 4.77, but below MRPL’s 9.4 and far below HINDPETRO’s 46.39 and RELIANCE’s 23.26. That places BPCL in the middle on earnings valuation, not at the extremes.
On returns, BPCL’s ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09% are stronger than RELIANCE, IOC and MRPL, but lower than CHENNPETRO’s 32.13% ROE and 35.15% ROCE, and lower than HINDPETRO’s 30.93% ROE. In market-cap terms, BPCL’s Rs 1,37,986.17 crore sits above HINDPETRO, MRPL, CHENNPETRO and CONTPTR, but below IOC and RELIANCE. For BPCL Stock Performance readers, that mix shows a large company with stronger returns than several peers and a valuation profile that is not stretched on the provided numbers.
Why Investors Are Watching BPCL
- BPCL Share Price fell 2.04% to Rs 311.55 from the previous close of Rs 318.05.
- Today’s intraday range was Rs 315.55 to Rs 311.25, with the stock opening at Rs 315.2.
- BPCL’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,37,986.17 crore and the company is classified as Large Cap.
- BPCL’s P/E is 8.05, P/B is 1.41, ROE is 28.47% and ROCE is 27.09%.
- The stock’s dividend yield is 5.5%, EPS is Rs 39.49 and book value is Rs 225.8.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The supplied company profile identifies BPCL within the refining space and supports comparison with other listed refinery names in the same industry. For BPCL Share Price and BPCL Stock News readers, that classification is important because it places the company inside a peer group where valuation, profitability and market-cap comparisons are available in the data.
BPCL Share Price Today therefore needs to be read as part of a broader refinery-sector picture. Univest tracks BPCL alongside other listed names in the same industry so that BPCL Share News can be interpreted through facts such as market cap, earnings multiples, returns on equity and capital employed, and the relative standing versus peers like IOC, HINDPETRO, MRPL and CHENNPETRO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did BPCL Share Price fall today?
Ans. BPCL Share Price fell 2.04% to Rs 311.55 from Rs 318.05. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for today’s move. The previous close was Rs 318.05.
What was BPCL Share Price Today?
Ans. BPCL Share Price Today closed at Rs 311.55. The stock opened at Rs 315.2, touched a high of Rs 315.55 and a low of Rs 311.25 during the session. The previous close was Rs 318.05.
What is BPCL market cap after today’s decline?
Ans. BPCL’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,37,986.17 crore. The company is classified as a Large Cap, which gives context to its size within the listed refining universe. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.
How does BPCL compare on valuation with peers?
Ans. BPCL’s P/E of 8.05 is below the industry median of 9.4 and the average of 17.1. Its P/B of 1.41 is close to the benchmark median of 1.46. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 8.05x.
What do BPCL ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. BPCL’s ROE is 28.47% and ROCE is 27.09%. Both are above the supplied industry medians, which shows the company’s reported returns relative to the benchmark set. ROE stands at 28.47%.
What are BPCL EPS, book value and dividend yield?
Ans. BPCL’s EPS is Rs 39.49, book value is Rs 225.8 and dividend yield is 5.5%. These metrics help frame earnings per share, accounting value per share and historical payout context.
