Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL): BPCL Share Price rises 2.13%: Bharat Petroleum shares climb to Rs 313.35
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
BPCL Share Price moved higher today as Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. rose 2.13% to Rs 313.35 from the previous close of Rs 306.80. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,31,304.87 crore, placing the move in a clearly measurable market-cap context for BPCL Share Price Today. The day’s range was narrow, with the stock opening at Rs 308.90, touching a high of Rs 313.45 and a low of Rs 308.25. BPCL Stock News therefore centres on a verified same-day price rise, while the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking BPCL Share Price Today, the key question is less about a presumed trigger and more about how the move sits against valuation, refinery-sector benchmarks and peer comparisons. Univest is covering the event as a factual share price rise, not as a statement of cause.
In BPCL Stock Analysis terms, the move added Rs 6.55 per share on turnover of Rs 1.14 crore. That makes today a notable share price update for Bharat Petroleum, especially because the company already carries a sizeable market cap and trades within the crude oil and refineries space. The BPCL Share Price move is therefore best read alongside its earnings metrics, sector multiples and peer positioning rather than any unverified narrative. Univest is keeping the focus on what the numbers confirm today: a positive price action day, stronger than the previous close, with the company remaining one of the larger names in its industry.
BPCL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 313.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 306.8 |
| Today's Move | Rs 6.55 (+2.13%) |
| Open | Rs 308.9 |
| High | Rs 313.45 |
| Low | Rs 308.25 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.14 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,31,304.87 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) rose to Rs 313.35 from the previous close of Rs 306.8, a move of Rs 6.55 or 2.13%. The stock opened at Rs 308.9, reached a high of Rs 313.45, recorded a low of Rs 308.25.
BPCL Share Price Today reflected a straightforward intraday gain. The stock opened at Rs 308.90, moved between Rs 308.25 and Rs 313.45, and ended above the previous close of Rs 306.80 at Rs 313.35. That left Bharat Petroleum with a gain of Rs 6.55, or 2.13%, in today’s trade. The observed price action shows a higher close than the prior session and a finish near the day’s high. BPCL Share Price Rise was therefore fully supported by the day’s verified numbers, while the supplied data does not establish a separate company event or external driver. For readers searching BPCL Share Price Live or BPCL Share Price Update, the important takeaway is the actual move, the tight range and the market value attached to the company at the end of the session. Univest is presenting this as a factual market update.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,31,304.87 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 7.77x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.36x |
| ROE | 28.47% |
| ROCE | 27.09% |
| EPS | Rs 39.49 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 225.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) fundamental metrics show P/E 7.77x, P/B 1.36x, ROE 28.47%, ROCE 27.09%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 131304.87 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 7.77x, P/B at 1.36x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 39.49, book value per share of Rs 225.8, dividend yield of 5.7%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 9.14x, median ROE of 21.52%, median ROCE of 21.26%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Crude Oil |
| Industry | Refineries |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 7.77x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 9.14x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 16.56x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 5.05x to 44.62x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.36x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.4x |
| Company ROE | 28.47% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 21.52% |
| Company ROCE | 27.09% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.26% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,31,304.87 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 74,686.57 crore |
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) is classified under sector: Crude Oil and industry: Refineries.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a P/E ratio of 7.77x, which is below the benchmark median of 9.14x, a difference of -14.99%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a ROE of 28.47%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.52%, a difference of +32.3%. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a ROCE of 27.09%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.26%, a difference of +27.42%.
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Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | RELIANCE | 16,79,929.36 | 22.47 | 1.81 | 10.95 | 12.17 |
| Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. | IOC | 1,90,142.47 | 5.63 | 0.87 | 21.52 | 19.69 |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | HINDPETRO | 74,686.57 | 44.62 | 1.4 | 30.93 | 23.1 |
| Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd. | MRPL | 29,093.14 | 9.14 | 1.9 | 14.17 | 18.13 |
| Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | CHENNPETRO | 21,659.91 | 5.05 | 1.74 | 32.13 | 35.15 |
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a P/E ratio of 7.77x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.14x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 28.47% compares with a peer median of 21.52% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 27.09% versus the displayed peer median of 19.69%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,304.87 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching BPCL
- BPCL Share Price rose 2.13% today to Rs 313.35 after closing above the previous close of Rs 306.80.
- The day’s high was Rs 313.45 and the low was Rs 308.25, keeping the move within a defined intraday range.
- BPCL’s P/E of 7.77 is below the same-industry median of 9.14 and average of 16.56.
- ROE at 28.47% and ROCE at 27.09% are both above the same-industry median and average.
- The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,304.87 crore is above the same-industry median of Rs 74,686.57 crore.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. BPCL is part of India’s downstream energy value chain and its business profile is tied to refining and related petroleum activities. For readers following BPCL Company News, that makes the stock relevant not just as a daily price mover but as a core refinery name within the Indian energy space. The company’s public identity in the market is shaped by its scale, profitability metrics and dividend profile. BPCL Share Price Today should therefore be viewed alongside the company’s earnings, book value and return ratios rather than in isolation.
The company’s listed presence on NSE and BSE makes BPCL Stock News easy to track across Indian Stock Market screens. In sector terms, the company sits within a refinery peer set that includes Reliance Industries, IOC, Hindustan Petroleum, MRPL and Chennai Petroleum. That gives BPCL Share Price a comparative frame that is useful for both short-term market updates and longer-term fundamental analysis. Univest presents the stock as a large, established refinery business with measurable earnings and valuation data.
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For readers following BPCL News Today or BPCL Share News, Univest also helps compare the stock with refinery peers and watch how the current share price sits against earnings, book value and returns. That makes BPCL Share Price useful to monitor alongside broader Market News and Indian Stock Market updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did BPCL Share Price rise today?
Ans. BPCL Share Price rose 2.13% to Rs 313.35, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The verified numbers show a higher close than the previous close and a day high of Rs 313.45.
What is BPCL Share Price Today?
Ans. BPCL Share Price Today is Rs 313.35. The stock gained Rs 6.55 from the previous close of Rs 306.80, which makes today’s move a clear same-day price rise in verified trade data.
How much did BPCL gain today?
Ans. BPCL gained Rs 6.55 per share today, which works out to 2.13%. The stock opened at Rs 308.90, traded between Rs 308.25 and Rs 313.45, and ended above the prior close.
What is BPCL’s market capitalisation?
Ans. BPCL’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,31,304.87 crore. That places the company above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 74,686.57 crore within the supplied refinery benchmark set. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.
Is BPCL expensive compared with peers?
Ans. BPCL’s P/E of 7.77 is below the same-industry median of 9.14 and well below the average of 16.56. Its P/B of 1.36 is also slightly below the benchmark median of 1.40.
How strong are BPCL’s profitability ratios?
Ans. BPCL reports ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09%. Both figures are above the same-industry median and average in the supplied benchmark, giving useful context for BPCL Share Price. ROE stands at 28.47%.
What do BPCL EPS and book value show?
Ans. BPCL’s EPS is Rs 39.49 and book value is Rs 225.80 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth backing each share.
