{"id":235255,"date":"2026-09-08T14:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=235255"},"modified":"2026-09-08T14:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:31:05","slug":"why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price Falls 3.22% to Rs 302"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"univest-blue-summary\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;font-style:italic;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bpcl\/bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)<\/a>share price fell to Rs 302 today, down 3.22% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,36,966.62 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell to Rs 302 on 08 September 2026, down 3.22% for the day, taking the company\u2019s market capitalisation to Rs 1,36,966.62 crore. The Large Cap refinery stock was trading below its previous close of Rs 312.05 after a Rs 10.05 decline, making it one of the names investors are tracking closely in Stock Market Today.<\/p>\n<p>The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for why the stock is falling today. Even so, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price is trending because the move came with a broad intraday range, a sizeable listed-company market cap and valuation metrics that remain relevant for investors comparing refinery stocks. For readers tracking Bharat Petroleum Corporation Stock News on Univest, the key things to monitor next are whether the stock stabilises around the day\u2019s low, how it compares with sector benchmarks, and whether its profitability profile continues to support investor attention despite today\u2019s decline.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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title=\"Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis\">Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_BPCL_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis\">Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Sector_and_Industry_Context\" title=\"Sector and Industry Context\">Sector and Industry Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Peer_Comparison\" title=\"Peer Comparison\">Peer Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching Bharat Petroleum Corporation\">Why Investors Are Watching Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#About_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation\" title=\"About Bharat Petroleum Corporation\">About Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Track_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price on Univest\">Track Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Why_is_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Share_Price_falling_today\" title=\"Why is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price falling today?\">Why is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price falling today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_is_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Share_Price_Today\" title=\"What is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today?\">What is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_large_is_BPCL_in_market_capitalisation_terms\" title=\"How large is BPCL in market capitalisation terms?\">How large is BPCL in market capitalisation terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Is_BPCL_expensive_compared_with_its_industry_benchmark\" title=\"Is BPCL expensive compared with its industry benchmark?\">Is BPCL expensive compared with its industry benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_do_BPCLs_profitability_ratios_compare_with_industry_levels\" title=\"How do BPCL\u2019s profitability ratios compare with industry levels?\">How do BPCL\u2019s profitability ratios compare with industry levels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_do_BPCLs_EPS_book_value_and_dividend_yield_show\" title=\"What do BPCL\u2019s EPS, book value and dividend yield show?\">What do BPCL\u2019s EPS, book value and dividend yield show?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_does_BPCL_compare_with_key_listed_refinery_peers\" title=\"How does BPCL compare with key listed refinery peers?\">How does BPCL compare with key listed refinery peers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_does_todays_trading_range_indicate_for_BPCL\" title=\"What does today\u2019s trading range indicate for BPCL?\">What does today\u2019s trading range indicate for BPCL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_does_the_available_momentum_data_suggest_for_BPCL\" title=\"What does the available momentum data suggest for BPCL?\">What does the available momentum data suggest for BPCL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_should_investors_monitor_next_in_BPCL_Stock_News\" title=\"What should investors monitor next in BPCL Stock News?\">What should investors monitor next in BPCL Stock News?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_BPCL_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 302<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Previous Close<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 312.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Today&#39;s Move<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-Rs 10.05 (-3.22%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 311.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 314.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 301.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 4.64 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,36,966.62 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Cap Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Large Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today reflects a clear same-day decline, with the stock opening at Rs 311.4, rising to an intraday high of Rs 314.05 and then slipping to a low of Rs 301.55 before trading at Rs 302. That places the stock below the previous close of Rs 312.05 and marks a one-day change of Rs 10.05, or 3.22%.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday pattern shows that the session started close to the prior closing zone but weakened as trading progressed, with the current price sitting very near the day\u2019s low. Turnover stood at Rs 4.64 crore, which underlines that the move was material enough to draw market attention. As a Large Cap stock with a market cap of Rs 1,36,966.62 crore, BPCL\u2019s price action is often read not just as a standalone move but also as part of the broader refinery and energy space. For investors following Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share News and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Update on Univest, the next step is to place this decline in the context of valuation and business quality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_BPCL_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,36,966.62 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">7.9x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.38x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">28.47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">27.09%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>EPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 39.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Book Value Per Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 225.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">5.61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Fundamental Analysis presents a mixed but notable backdrop to today\u2019s price fall. At the current market price, the stock trades at a P\/E ratio of 7.9 and a P\/B ratio of 1.38. Those figures matter because they show BPCL is not being valued at stretched multiples relative to many listed large-cap businesses, and they become more meaningful when compared with refinery peers later in this article.<\/p>\n<p>Profitability metrics remain strong on the supplied data. Return on equity stands at 28.47% and return on capital employed is 27.09%, both indicating robust capital efficiency. EPS is Rs 39.49, which shows the earnings attributable to each share, while book value per share is Rs 225.8, indicating the accounting net worth behind each share. Dividend yield is 5.61%, a meaningful historical payout indicator relative to the current stock price, though it should not be read as a guaranteed future distribution.<\/p>\n<p>From a market-size standpoint, BPCL remains a major listed refinery company with market capitalisation of Rs 1,36,966.62 crore. For readers tracking Bharat Petroleum Corporation Earnings, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Financial Results and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis on Univest, the combination of low valuation multiples and high profitability helps explain why the stock is attracting attention even on a weak trading day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_and_Industry_Context\"><\/span><strong>Sector and Industry Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Crude Oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Refineries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">same industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">7.9x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">9.66x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">16.93x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark P\/E Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">5.1x to 45.41x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.38x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.42x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.46x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">28.47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">21.52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">22.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">27.09%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">21.26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">22.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,36,966.62 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 75,963.26 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 3,21,165.56 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>BPCL operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry, and the sector benchmark data offers useful context for today\u2019s move. Within a same industry comparison covering 7 companies, BPCL\u2019s valuation and profitability metrics sit in a relatively competitive position on several measures even after the share price decline.<\/p>\n<p>Its P\/E ratio of 7.9 is below the industry median of 9.66 and well below the industry average of 16.93. The benchmark P\/E range runs from 5.1 to 45.41, placing BPCL in the lower half of the range rather than at the expensive end. On price-to-book, BPCL\u2019s 1.38 is slightly below the industry median of 1.42 and below the average of 1.46, within a range of 0.88 to 2.01.<\/p>\n<p>Profitability compares more favourably. BPCL\u2019s ROE of 28.47% is above the industry median of 21.52% and the average of 22.08%. Its ROCE of 27.09% is also above the median of 21.26% and the average of 22.37%. In size terms, BPCL\u2019s market cap of Rs 1,36,966.62 crore is above the industry median of Rs 75,963.26 crore, though below the average of Rs 3,21,165.56 crore because the peer set includes much larger companies. This sector setup is one reason Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Latest News remain relevant in Market News today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Peer Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Market Cap (Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/B<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROCE (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Reliance Industries<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">RELIANCE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17,89,001.62<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.71<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.91<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">10.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ioc\/indian-oil-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Indian Oil Corporation<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">IOC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,93,884.6<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.69<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">21.52<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">19.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindpetro\/hindustan-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Hindustan Petroleum Corporation<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">HINDPETRO<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">75,963.26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">45.41<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">30.93<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mrpl\/mangalore-refinery-and-petrochemicals-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">MRPL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">30,652.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">9.66<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.01<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">14.17<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">18.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/chennpetro\/chennai-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Chennai Petroleum Corporation<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">CHENNPETRO<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">21,618.96<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.76<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">32.13<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">35.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Compared with listed refinery peers, BPCL occupies an interesting middle ground on valuation and a relatively strong position on returns. Reliance Industries trades at a much higher P\/E of 23.71 and P\/B of 1.91, but its ROE of 10.95% and ROCE of 12.17% are below BPCL\u2019s levels. Indian Oil Corporation trades cheaper on P\/E at 5.69 and P\/B at 0.88, though its ROE of 21.52% and ROCE of 19.69% also trail BPCL.<\/p>\n<p>Hindustan Petroleum shows ROE of 30.93% and ROCE of 23.1%, but its P\/E of 45.41 is far above BPCL\u2019s 7.9. Mangalore Refinery trades closer on P\/E at 9.66, yet its ROE of 14.17% and ROCE of 18.13% are lower. Chennai Petroleum has the lowest P\/E among the major listed peers at 5.1 and the strongest ROCE at 35.15%, with ROE at 32.13%.<\/p>\n<p>On market capitalisation, BPCL at Rs 1,36,966.62 crore is smaller than Reliance at Rs 17,89,001.62 crore and IOC at Rs 1,93,884.6 crore, but larger than Hindustan Petroleum, MRPL and Chennai Petroleum. That mix suggests Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Fall is being assessed against a peer set where BPCL looks relatively efficient on returns without carrying the highest valuation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The stock declined 3.22% to Rs 302 and stayed close to its intraday low of Rs 301.55.<\/li>\n<li>BPCL remains a Large Cap company with market capitalisation of Rs 1,36,966.62 crore.<\/li>\n<li>Its P\/E of 7.9 and P\/B of 1.38 sit below industry median levels.<\/li>\n<li>ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09% are above the same-industry median and average.<\/li>\n<li>The 5.61% dividend yield keeps income-oriented investors watching BPCL share price movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>About Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation is a listed company in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. In market classification terms, it sits among the larger players in the domestic refining space, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,36,966.62 crore. For investors following Bharat Petroleum Corporation Company News, the stock is typically assessed through refinery-industry valuation, capital efficiency and dividend profile rather than through a small-cap or niche-industry lens. That industry positioning is central to how the market interprets Bharat Petroleum Corporation NSE and Bharat Petroleum Corporation BSE price moves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Share_Price_on_Univest\"><\/span><strong>Track Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price on Univest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bpcl\/bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) live share-price page<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-decliners\">Univest top decliners screener<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest market blogs<\/a>to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.<\/p>\n<p>On Univest, users can track Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Live, daily price action, key fundamental ratios, shareholding pattern, 52-week levels and broader market insights in one place. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price data on Univest can help readers follow valuation changes, compare peer metrics and monitor how the stock is moving within the listed refineries segment over time.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Share_Price_falling_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price falling today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell 3.22% to Rs 302 from the previous close of Rs 312.05. The supplied data confirms the decline and intraday weakness, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for today\u2019s fall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Share_Price_Today\"><\/span><strong>What is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today is Rs 302. The stock opened at Rs 311.4, touched an intraday high of Rs 314.05 and a low of Rs 301.55, showing a broad trading range during the session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_large_is_BPCL_in_market_capitalisation_terms\"><\/span><strong>How large is BPCL in market capitalisation terms?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;BPCL has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,36,966.62 crore and is classified as a Large Cap company. That makes today\u2019s 3.22% decline relevant not only for stock-specific tracking but also for listed refinery-sector market watchers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BPCL_expensive_compared_with_its_industry_benchmark\"><\/span><strong>Is BPCL expensive compared with its industry benchmark?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;On the supplied industry data, BPCL\u2019s P\/E of 7.9 is below the same-industry median of 9.66 and average of 16.93. Its P\/B of 1.38 is also slightly below the median of 1.42 and average of 1.46.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_BPCLs_profitability_ratios_compare_with_industry_levels\"><\/span><strong>How do BPCL\u2019s profitability ratios compare with industry levels?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;BPCL\u2019s ROE of 28.47% is above the industry median of 21.52% and average of 22.08%. Its ROCE of 27.09% is also above the median of 21.26% and average of 22.37%, indicating strong reported efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_BPCLs_EPS_book_value_and_dividend_yield_show\"><\/span><strong>What do BPCL\u2019s EPS, book value and dividend yield show?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;BPCL\u2019s EPS is Rs 39.49, book value per share is Rs 225.8 and dividend yield is 5.61%. Together, these figures highlight earnings per share, accounting net worth per share and the stock\u2019s historical payout profile.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_BPCL_compare_with_key_listed_refinery_peers\"><\/span><strong>How does BPCL compare with key listed refinery peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;BPCL\u2019s P\/E of 7.9 is lower than Reliance at 23.71 and Hindustan Petroleum at 45.41, but higher than IOC at 5.69 and Chennai Petroleum at 5.1. Its ROE and ROCE are stronger than several major peers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_todays_trading_range_indicate_for_BPCL\"><\/span><strong>What does today\u2019s trading range indicate for BPCL?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;The stock moved between Rs 314.05 and Rs 301.55 after opening at Rs 311.4, then traded at Rs 302. Because the current price stayed close to the day\u2019s low, the session reflected sustained intraday weakness rather than late recovery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_available_momentum_data_suggest_for_BPCL\"><\/span><strong>What does the available momentum data suggest for BPCL?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;The available RSI reading is 48.87, which sits in the broadly neutral zone. BPCL is also trading below its 50-day moving average of Rs 317.06 and 200-day moving average of Rs 322.63, showing softer recent price positioning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_investors_monitor_next_in_BPCL_Stock_News\"><\/span><strong>What should investors monitor next in BPCL Stock News?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;Investors can monitor whether BPCL holds around the Rs 301.55 intraday low, how Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price behaves relative to industry valuations, and whether profitability metrics such as ROE 28.47% and ROCE 27.09% remain supportive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Share Price falls to Rs 302. marking a 3.22% fall today. 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