{"id":256112,"date":"2026-09-18T11:29:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=256112"},"modified":"2026-09-18T11:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:59:42","slug":"why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL): BPCL Share Price rises 2.13%: Bharat Petroleum shares climb to Rs 313.35"},"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 Ltd. (BPCL)<\/a> share price rose to Rs 313.35 today, up 2.13% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,31,304.87 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p class=\"univest-article-timestamp\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5F6673;margin:8px 0 18px 0;;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;\"><strong>Published:<\/strong> 18 September 2026 at 11:18:49 AM IST<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#BPCL_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\" title=\"BPCL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis\">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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Ltd_BPCL_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis\">Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_BPCL\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching BPCL\">Why Investors Are Watching BPCL<\/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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#About_BPCL\" title=\"About BPCL\">About BPCL<\/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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#Track_BPCL_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track BPCL Share Price on Univest\">Track BPCL 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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#Why_did_BPCL_Share_Price_rise_today\" title=\"Why did BPCL Share Price rise today?\">Why did BPCL Share Price rise 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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#What_is_BPCL_Share_Price_Today\" title=\"What is BPCL Share Price Today?\">What is BPCL 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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#How_much_did_BPCL_gain_today\" title=\"How much did BPCL gain today?\">How much did BPCL gain today?<\/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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#What_is_BPCLs_market_capitalisation\" title=\"What is BPCL\u2019s market capitalisation?\">What is BPCL\u2019s market capitalisation?<\/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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#Is_BPCL_expensive_compared_with_peers\" title=\"Is BPCL expensive compared with peers?\">Is BPCL expensive compared with peers?<\/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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#How_strong_are_BPCLs_profitability_ratios\" title=\"How strong are BPCL\u2019s profitability ratios?\">How strong are BPCL\u2019s profitability ratios?<\/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-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-18\/#What_do_BPCL_EPS_and_book_value_show\" title=\"What do BPCL EPS and book value show?\">What do BPCL EPS and book value show?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPCL_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>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<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<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 313.35<\/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 306.8<\/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 6.55 (+2.13%)<\/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 308.9<\/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 313.45<\/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 308.25<\/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 1.14 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 1,31,304.87 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<\/table>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s trade. The observed price action shows a higher close than the prior session and a finish near the day\u2019s high. BPCL Share Price Rise was therefore fully supported by the day\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation_Ltd_BPCL_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (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<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<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 1,31,304.87 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;\">7.77x<\/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;\">1.36x<\/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;\">5.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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<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<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;\">7.77x<\/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;\">9.14x<\/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;\">16.56x<\/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;\">5.05x to 44.62x<\/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;\">1.36x<\/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;\">1.4x<\/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>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>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,31,304.87 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 74,686.57 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) is classified under sector: Crude Oil and industry: Refineries.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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%.<\/p>\n<p>Track stocks leading today through the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-gainers\">Univest top gainers screener<\/a>. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.<\/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 Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">RELIANCE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">16,79,929.36<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">22.47<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.81<\/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 Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">IOC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,90,142.47<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.63<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.87<\/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 Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">HINDPETRO<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">74,686.57<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">44.62<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.4<\/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 Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">MRPL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">29,093.14<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">9.14<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.9<\/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 Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">CHENNPETRO<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">21,659.91<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.74<\/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>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_BPCL\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching BPCL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>BPCL Share Price rose 2.13% today to Rs 313.35 after closing above the previous close of Rs 306.80.<\/li>\n<li>The day\u2019s high was Rs 313.45 and the low was Rs 308.25, keeping the move within a defined intraday range.<\/li>\n<li>BPCL\u2019s P\/E of 7.77 is below the same-industry median of 9.14 and average of 16.56.<\/li>\n<li>ROE at 28.47% and ROCE at 27.09% are both above the same-industry median and average.<\/li>\n<li>The company\u2019s market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,304.87 crore is above the same-industry median of Rs 74,686.57 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_BPCL\"><\/span><strong>About BPCL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. BPCL is part of India\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s earnings, book value and return ratios rather than in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_BPCL_Share_Price_on_Univest\"><\/span><strong>Track BPCL 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 Ltd. (BPCL) live share-price page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-gainers\">Univest top gainers screener<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest market blogs<\/a> to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.<\/p>\n<p>You can track BPCL Share Price on Univest for live share price updates, stock news, fundamental ratios, shareholding pattern, market cap, 52-week levels and company insights. The platform brings BPCL Share Price Today together with BPCL Stock Analysis, valuation snapshots and sector context in one place.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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> 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_did_BPCL_Share_Price_rise_today\"><\/span><strong>Why did BPCL Share Price rise today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BPCL_Share_Price_Today\"><\/span><strong>What is BPCL Share Price Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> 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\u2019s move a clear same-day price rise in verified trade data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_BPCL_gain_today\"><\/span><strong>How much did BPCL gain today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BPCLs_market_capitalisation\"><\/span><strong>What is BPCL\u2019s market capitalisation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BPCL\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BPCL_expensive_compared_with_peers\"><\/span><strong>Is BPCL expensive compared with peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BPCL\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_strong_are_BPCLs_profitability_ratios\"><\/span><strong>How strong are BPCL\u2019s profitability ratios?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> 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%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_BPCL_EPS_and_book_value_show\"><\/span><strong>What do BPCL EPS and book value show?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BPCL\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price rises to Rs 313.35. marking a 2.13% rise today. 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