Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL): BPCL Share Price Rises 2.44% to Rs 315; Stock in Focus

Published: 21 September 2026 at 9:19:50 AM IST

BPCL Share Price rose to Rs 315 today, up 2.44% from the previous close of Rs 307.5, with the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 1,33,409.04 crore. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. is in focus after a same-day share price gain that confirmed a clear price event, while the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. BPCL Share Price Today also reflects a session that opened at Rs 313.55, touched an intraday high of Rs 315 and a low of Rs 312.7. For readers tracking BPCL Stock News, the key question is not only what moved the stock, but what the verified numbers show about valuation, sector positioning and how the move compares with peers. Univest is covering the BPCL Share Price move with a fact-led view that keeps the price action separate from assumptions.

BPCL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 315
Previous Close	Rs 307.5
Today's Move	Rs 7.5 (+2.44%)
Open	Rs 313.55
High	Rs 315
Low	Rs 312.7
Turnover	Rs 0.13 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,33,409.04 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) rose to Rs 315 from the previous close of Rs 307.5, a move of Rs 7.5 or 2.44%. The stock opened at Rs 313.55, reached a high of Rs 315, recorded a low of Rs 312.7.

BPCL Share Price opened at Rs 313.55, traded between Rs 312.7 and Rs 315, and finished at Rs 315. The stock added Rs 7.5 or 2.44% from the previous close of Rs 307.5. Turnover stood at Rs 0.13 crore. This confirms a same-day price rise, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For BPCL Share Price Today, the relevant point is that the move was measured rather than extreme, with the day’s high matching the closing price.

In BPCL Share Price news, that type of session often keeps attention on the next disclosed financial update, sector comparison and any change in valuation context. Univest readers tracking BPCL Stock News should note that the move stands on its own as a verified market event.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,33,409.04 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%

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) fundamental metrics show P/E 7.79x, 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 133409.04 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 7.79x, 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 5.69%, 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 9.23x, 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	7.79x
Benchmark Median P/E	9.23x
Benchmark Average P/E	16.72x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.05x to 45.13x
Company P/B Ratio	1.36x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.42x
Company ROE	28.47%
Benchmark Median ROE	21.52%
Company ROCE	27.09%
Benchmark Median ROCE	21.26%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,33,409.04 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 75,431.31 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 7.79x, which is below the benchmark median of 9.23x, a difference of -15.6%. 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%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Reliance Industries Ltd.	RELIANCE	16,69,847.62	22.35	1.8	10.95	12.17
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.	IOC	1,93,178.54	5.74	0.89	21.52	19.69
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	HINDPETRO	75,431.31	45.13	1.42	30.93	23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd.	MRPL	28,987.98	9.23	1.92	14.17	18.13
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	CHENNPETRO	21,078.41	5.05	1.74	32.13	35.15

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a P/E ratio of 7.79x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.23x. 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 1,33,409.04 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching BPCL

• BPCL Share Price rose 2.44% today to Rs 315 after closing at Rs 307.5 in the previous session.
• BPCL Share Price Today posted an intraday range of Rs 312.7 to Rs 315, with the close at the day’s high.
• BPCL’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,33,409.04 crore, which is above the same-industry median of Rs 75,431.31 crore.
• BPCL’s P/E ratio of 7.79 is below the same-industry median of 9.23 and average of 16.72.
• BPCL’s ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09% are both above the same-industry medians.

About BPCL

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. is active in the Crude Oil sector within the Refineries industry. The company is part of India’s refining and fuel distribution ecosystem and is tracked closely through BPCL Share Price, BPCL NSE and BPCL BSE searches by investors following the oil and marketing space. The business context matters because refiners are often assessed through earnings quality, book value, dividend yield and return ratios rather than price alone.

BPCL Share Price Today is therefore not just a one-line market move; it is also a reflection of how the market reads the company’s earnings power, asset base and industry placement. In BPCL Stock News, the company’s profile remains tied to its role in refining and related energy operations, while sector comparisons help place the stock against other refineries in the same industry. Univest presents this company overview as a factual base for BPCL Fundamental Analysis and broader BPCL Stock Analysis.

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You can track BPCL Share Price Live on Univest alongside the latest share price update, market cap, P/E ratio, P/B ratio, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. Univest also helps users review BPCL shareholding pattern, 52-week levels, sector context and peer comparisons in one place. For BPCL Share Price Today, that makes it easier to connect the day’s move with the company’s fundamentals, valuation and industry benchmark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did BPCL Share Price rise today?

Ans. BPCL Share Price rose 2.44% to Rs 315 today, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session confirms a same-day price rise, with the close at the day’s high.

What is the current BPCL Share Price Today?

Ans. BPCL Share Price Today is Rs 315. The stock gained Rs 7.5 from the previous close of Rs 307.5, and the intraday range stayed between Rs 312.7 and Rs 315.

What is BPCL’s market capitalisation?

Ans. BPCL’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,33,409.04 crore. That places BPCL above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 75,431.31 crore and below the industry average of Rs 3,03,143.76 crore. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.

How is BPCL valued versus its industry peers?

Ans. BPCL has a P/E ratio of 7.79 and a P/B ratio of 1.36. Both are below the same-industry medians of 9.23 and 1.42, respectively, which gives the stock a lower valuation lens than the benchmark.

What do BPCL’s ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. BPCL’s ROE is 28.47% and ROCE is 27.09%. Both figures are above the same-industry median and average, which places the company among the stronger profitability profiles in the supplied peer set.

What do EPS, book value and dividend yield mean for BPCL?

Ans. BPCL’s EPS is Rs 39.49, book value is Rs 225.8 and dividend yield is 5.69%. These figures show earnings per share, accounting net worth per share and historical payout relative to the current price.

How does BPCL compare with IOC, MRPL and Chennai Petroleum?

Ans. BPCL’s P/E is above IOC and Chennai Petroleum, but below its own industry median. Its ROE and ROCE are stronger than IOC and MRPL, while Chennai Petroleum leads on both profitability ratios.

Is BPCL Share Price supported by sector context?

Ans. BPCL Share Price has sector context because it trades in the Crude Oil sector and Refineries industry. The company’s returns are above industry medians, while its P/E and P/B remain below or near benchmark levels.