Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL): BPCL Share Price Falls 2.06% Today as Stock Trades at Rs 301.20
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price fell 2.06% to Rs 301.20 today, with market capitalisation at Rs 1,33,430.74 crore.
BPCL Share Price opened the session at Rs 307.35 and moved to Rs 301.20, which is also the day’s low, after closing the previous session at Rs 307.55. The stock ended down Rs 6.35, or 2.06%, on 28 September 2026. With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,33,430.74 crore, BPCL remains a Large Cap company and a closely tracked name in Crude Oil and Refineries. The supplied data confirms today’s decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For BPCL Share Price Today, the key visible facts are the gap between the open and close, the intraday range, and the company’s valuation and sector metrics that shape BPCL Stock News.
From a market-news perspective, BPCL Stock News is being driven by the day’s price action rather than any verified event in the data set. BPCL Share Price News, therefore, centres on the 2.06% fall, the Rs 301.20 close, and the company’s standing versus refinery peers on valuation and profitability. Investors following BPCL Share Price Live, BPCL News Today and BPCL Share News will find the most relevant context in the company’s market cap, PE ratio, dividend yield and sector position. Univest is highlighting the day’s move using only the verified figures supplied here.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 301.2 |
| Previous Close | Rs 307.55 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 6.35 (-2.06%) |
| Open | Rs 307.35 |
| High | Rs 308.35 |
| Low | Rs 301.2 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.74 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,33,430.74 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
BPCL Share Price Today shows a decline from Rs 307.55 to Rs 301.20, a fall of Rs 6.35 or 2.06%. The stock opened at Rs 307.35, touched a day high of Rs 308.35 and a day low of Rs 301.20. That places the closing price at the session low, which is a simple factual description of the day’s price path. The turnover stands at Rs 1.74 crore. BPCL’s market-cap category is Large Cap, and its market capitalisation is Rs 1,33,430.74 crore.
For BPCL Share Price, the important point is that today’s move happened without any supplied company-specific trigger. BPCL Stock Falling Today is therefore best understood as a price event first and a news event second, with the available data confirming the decline but not assigning a cause. BPCL Stock Performance on the day can be read directly from the open, high, low and close, while BPCL Share Price Update remains anchored to the exact numbers rather than speculation. For readers tracking BPCL Stock News, the next step is to place this move beside the company’s valuation and sector benchmark data.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,33,430.74 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 7.79x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.36x |
| ROE | 28.47% |
| ROCE | 27.09% |
| EPS | Rs 39.49 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 225.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
Profitability metrics are also strong in the supplied dataset. Return on equity is 28.47%, return on capital employed is 27.09%, EPS is Rs 39.49 and book value is Rs 225.8. Dividend yield is 5.69%, which is a notable part of BPCL Share News because it shows the historical payout relative to the current price. In BPCL Financial Results terms, the facts supplied here point to a company with solid earnings per share, a meaningful book value base and a dividend profile that many market participants monitor alongside price action. Univest is using these figures to keep BPCL Share Price discussion grounded in verified numbers.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Crude Oil |
| Industry | Refineries |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 7.79x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 9.2x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 16.4x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.91x to 44.75x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.36x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.4x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.41x |
| 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 1,33,430.74 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 74,792.96 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 3,01,218.28 crore |
BPCL sits in the Crude Oil sector and Refineries industry, and the supplied benchmark covers 7 companies in the same industry. BPCL Share Price can be compared with the benchmark company set using the exact valuation and return figures provided. BPCL’s PE ratio of 7.79 is below the benchmark PE median of 9.2 and well below the benchmark PE average of 16.4. Its PB ratio of 1.36 is slightly below the benchmark PB median of 1.4 and broadly in line with the benchmark PB average of 1.41.
On profitability, BPCL’s ROE of 28.47% is above the benchmark ROE median of 21.52% and benchmark ROE average of 22.08%. Its ROCE of 27.09% is also above the benchmark ROCE median of 21.26% and benchmark ROCE average of 22.37%. In market-cap terms, BPCL at Rs 1,33,430.74 crore is above the benchmark market-cap median of Rs 74,792.96 crore and below the benchmark market-cap average of Rs 3,01,218.28 crore. That mix gives BPCL Share Price Today a sector frame that is more informative than the day’s percentage fall alone. BPCL Stock Analysis therefore sits within a refinery peer group where valuation and return ratios vary widely.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries | RELIANCE | 16,59,089.25 | 22.2 | 1.79 | 10.95 | 12.17 |
| Indian Oil Corporation | IOC | 1,91,766.42 | 5.7 | 0.88 | 21.52 | 19.69 |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corporation | HINDPETRO | 74,792.96 | 44.75 | 1.4 | 30.93 | 23.1 |
| Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals | MRPL | 28,891.59 | 9.2 | 1.91 | 14.17 | 18.13 |
| Chennai Petroleum Corporation | CHENNPETRO | 20,488.72 | 4.91 | 1.69 | 32.13 | 35.15 |
BPCL Share Price can also be viewed alongside listed peers in the refinery universe. BPCL’s PE of 7.79 is above IOC’s 5.7 and below MRPL’s 9.2, while it is far below HINDPETRO’s 44.75 and Reliance Industries’ 22.2. On PB, BPCL at 1.36 is above IOC’s 0.88 and below Reliance’s 1.79, MRPL’s 1.91 and CHENNPETRO’s 1.69.
In return metrics, BPCL’s ROE of 28.47% is higher than IOC’s 21.52% and Reliance’s 10.95%, though below HINDPETRO’s 30.93% and CHENNPETRO’s 32.13%. BPCL’s ROCE of 27.09% is also above IOC’s 19.69% and Reliance’s 12.17%, and ahead of HINDPETRO’s 23.1% and MRPL’s 18.13%. On market capitalisation, BPCL stands above IOC, HINDPETRO, MRPL and CHENNPETRO, but below Reliance. That is the most direct peer context for BPCL Stock News and BPCL Stock Analysis today.
Why Investors Are Watching BPCL
- BPCL Share Price fell 2.06% today to Rs 301.20.
- The session opened at Rs 307.35 and closed at the day’s low of Rs 301.20.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,33,430.74 crore, and the stock is classified as Large Cap.
- PE is 7.79, PB is 1.36, ROE is 28.47% and ROCE is 27.09%.
- Dividend yield is 5.69%, and the company trades in the Crude Oil sector and Refineries industry.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The supplied data places BPCL within a benchmark group of seven companies in the same industry, and its market capitalisation is Rs 1,33,430.74 crore. BPCL Share Price is therefore followed not only as a standalone move but also as part of the refinery sector’s valuation map. BPCL Stock News today is anchored to this listed-company context, with BPCL Share Price Update, BPCL Share Price Today and BPCL Share News all pointing back to the same verified market data set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did BPCL Share Price fall today?
Ans. The data confirms that BPCL Share Price fell 2.06% to Rs 301.20 today. It does not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the visible explanation is to the verified price move and intraday range.
What is BPCL Share Price today?
Ans. BPCL Share Price today is Rs 301.20. The stock declined Rs 6.35 from the previous close of Rs 307.55, after opening at Rs 307.35 and touching a day high of Rs 308.35.
What is BPCL’s market capitalisation?
Ans. BPCL’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,33,430.74 crore. That places the company in the Large Cap category and above the sector benchmark median market cap of Rs 74,792.96 crore. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.
Is BPCL cheap or expensive versus peers?
Ans. BPCL’s PE ratio of 7.79 is below the sector benchmark median of 9.2 and far below the average of 16.4. Its PB ratio of 1.36 is also slightly below the benchmark median of 1.4.
How do BPCL’s profitability ratios compare with the sector?
Ans. BPCL reports ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09%, both above the sector benchmark median and average. That gives BPCL Share Price a profitability backdrop that is stronger than the refinery industry benchmark.
What is BPCL’s dividend yield?
Ans. BPCL’s dividend yield is 5.69%. This is a factual yield figure based on the current share price and helps investors compare BPCL Share Price with the company’s historical payout profile.
How does BPCL compare with IOC and HINDPETRO?
Ans. BPCL’s PE of 7.79 is above IOC’s 5.7 and below HINDPETRO’s 44.75. Its ROE of 28.47% is above IOC’s 21.52% and below HINDPETRO’s 30.93%. Comparable listed companies include Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
