Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HINDPETRO) Share Price Falls 2.22% Today
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price was Rs 343.7 today, down 2.22% from the previous close of Rs 351.5, with the company valued at a market capitalisation of Rs 74,792.96 crore. The move places Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price in focus for investors tracking Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Stock News and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today. The data confirms a same-day decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In that context, Univest is using the verified market data to frame the fall through price action, valuation and sector comparison rather than speculation.
The share opened at Rs 349.65, traded between Rs 349.8 and Rs 343.55, and closed near the day’s low. Turnover was Rs 12.37 crore. With Hindustan Petroleum Corporation classified as a Large Cap, the session matters for readers looking at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price News, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Fall and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis across today’s market update.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HINDPETRO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 343.7 |
| Previous Close | Rs 351.5 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 7.80 (-2.22%) |
| Open | Rs 349.65 |
| High | Rs 349.8 |
| Low | Rs 343.55 |
| Turnover | Rs 12.37 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 74,792.96 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today reflects a decline of Rs 7.8 from the previous close, or 2.22%, to Rs 343.7. The session began at Rs 349.65, stayed below that level through the day, and reached an intraday high of Rs 349.8 before slipping to an intraday low of Rs 343.55. That leaves the close very close to the day’s bottom range, which is the main reason the stock is drawing attention in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Stock News today.
The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 74,792.96 crore keeps it in the Large Cap category. Turnover stood at Rs 12.37 crore, which is a factual traded-value measure for the session. There is no company-specific reason in the supplied data for the decline, so the verified takeaway is to the price move itself, the day’s range and the closing level. For readers following Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Update, the immediate question is how today’s decline fits with the company’s valuation and sector context. That takes the analysis from the day’s price action into fundamentals and peers.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HINDPETRO) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 74,792.96 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 44.75x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.4x |
| ROE | 30.93% |
| ROCE | 23.1% |
| EPS | Rs 7.85 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 250.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.9% |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today can be read alongside a market capitalisation of Rs 74,792.96 crore, a P/E ratio of 44.75, a P/B ratio of 1.4, ROE of 30.93%, ROCE of 23.1%, EPS of Rs 7.85, book value of Rs 250.31 and dividend yield of 6.9%. Each of these figures adds a different layer to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, book value per share shows the accounting net worth behind each share, and dividend yield reflects the historical payout relative to the current share price.
The headline valuation is the P/E ratio of 44.75, which is well above the sector median of 9.2 in the supplied benchmark set. The P/B ratio of 1.4 sits in line with the sector median of 1.4 and close to the sector average of 1.41. ROE at 30.93% and ROCE at 23.1% both sit above the benchmark medians of 21.52% and 21.26% respectively. Taken together, these figures give Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price a valuation and profitability profile that is more expensive on earnings than many peers, while also showing stronger return metrics than the sector midpoint. Univest views that combination as important context when the stock is moving lower without a stated catalyst.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Crude Oil |
| Industry | Refineries |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 44.75x |
| 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 | 1.4x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.4x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.41x |
| Company ROE | 30.93% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 21.52% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 22.08% |
| Company ROCE | 23.1% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.26% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 22.37% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 74,792.96 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 74,792.96 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 3,01,218.28 crore |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry, and the supplied benchmark set includes 7 companies in the same industry. That scope matters because it lets investors compare valuation and returns on a like-for-like basis rather than on broad market averages. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price sits alongside a company P/E of 44.75 against a benchmark median of 9.2, an average of 16.4, a minimum of 4.91 and a maximum of 44.75. The company P/B of 1.4 matches the sector median and is close to the average of 1.41.
On profitability, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reports ROE of 30.93% and ROCE of 23.1%, both above the benchmark medians of 21.52% and 21.26%. Sector market capitalisation data also places the company at Rs 74,792.96 crore, equal to the benchmark median and below the benchmark average of Rs 3,01,218.28 crore. For readers searching for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Fundamental Analysis, the sector data shows that the stock is not being priced on a simple low-multiple basis. Univest uses this kind of comparison to separate same-day price movement from longer-term valuation context.
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 |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation | BPCL | 1,33,430.74 | 7.79 | 1.36 | 28.47 | 27.09 |
| 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 |
Against listed peers in the Refineries space, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price stands out for its larger market capitalisation than MRPL, Chennai Petroleum Corporation and Continental Petroleums, while remaining below Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Reliance Industries The company’s P/E of 44.75 is higher than IOC at 5.7, BPCL at 7.79, MRPL at 9.2, Chennai Petroleum at 4.91 and Continental Petroleums at 20.26, and also above Reliance at 22.2.
On return metrics, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reports ROE of 30.93% and ROCE of 23.1%, which compare favourably with IOC’s 21.52% and 19.69%, MRPL’s 14.17% and 18.13%, and Reliance’s 10.95% and 12.17%. BPCL and Chennai Petroleum show higher ROE and ROCE figures than HPCL in this peer set. The peer picture therefore gives Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price a mixed comparative profile: stronger than some peers on returns, but more demanding on earnings multiple than most of the group.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell 2.22% today to Rs 343.7.
- The stock closed below the previous close of Rs 351.5 after opening at Rs 349.65.
- Today’s range ran from Rs 349.8 to Rs 343.55.
- The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 74,792.96 crore and it is classified as Large Cap.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 44.75, P/B of 1.4, ROE of 30.93%, ROCE of 23.1%, EPS of Rs 7.85, book value of Rs 250.31 and dividend yield of 6.9%.
About Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and Refineries industry. The stock is listed on the NSE and BSE and is followed through Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Stock News and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share News because it belongs to a large market-cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 74,792.96 crore. In the current dataset, the company is assessed through its valuation, earnings, returns and industry benchmark rather than through any external company description.
For readers tracking Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Company News, the useful frame is the relationship between today’s share price fall and the broader financial profile. Univest keeps that company overview anchored to verified market data so the discussion remains factual and current.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price falling today?
Ans. The supplied data shows Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell 2.22% to Rs 343.7, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The verified facts are the day’s price move, range and turnover.
What is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today?
Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today is Rs 343.7, compared with the previous close of Rs 351.5. The stock moved within a range of Rs 349.8 to Rs 343.55 during the session.
What is the market capitalisation of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation?
Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation has a market capitalisation of Rs 74,792.96 crore. The data classifies the company as Large Cap, which is useful context for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis and peer comparison.
How is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation valued versus peers?
Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation trades at a P/E of 44.75 and P/B of 1.4. In the supplied Refineries benchmark, its P/E is above most peers, while its P/B is close to the sector median.
What do Hindustan Petroleum Corporation EPS and book value show?
Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reports EPS of Rs 7.85 and book value of Rs 250.31. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
What is the dividend yield of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation?
Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation has a dividend yield of 6.9%. That figure is historical/current data linked to the share price, so it helps frame income-related context but does not guarantee future payouts.
How does Hindustan Petroleum Corporation compare with sector peers on returns?
Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reports ROE of 30.93% and ROCE of 23.1%. Both are above the sector benchmark medians of 21.52% and 21.26%, giving useful context for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Fundamental Analysis.
