Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price is trading at Rs 1,648, up 2.81% from the previous close of Rs 1,602.95, after touching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,660.6. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 21,699.37 crore, and the latest Univest data places the move in the context of a one-year high rather than an all-time high. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) is therefore in focus in Stock Market Today and Share Market Today searches for a verified price event, not a speculative trigger.

The latest Univest figures confirm the price event and the session range, but they do not establish a company-specific catalyst. What the market data does show is that Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price has moved above the prior day’s reference level and is now trading near the top of its intraday range at 10 September 2026 at 9:22 AM IST. For readers tracking Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Stock News, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price Live, the key point is the fresh yearly high itself.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,648
Previous Close	Rs 1,602.95
Today's Move	+Rs 45.05 (+2.81%)
Open	Rs 1,602.95
High	Rs 1,660.6
Low	Rs 1,596.65
Turnover	Rs 7.95 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,699.37 crore

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) traded at Rs 1,648 versus the previous close of Rs 1,602.95, a rise of 2.81%. The stock opened at Rs 1,602.95, reached a high of Rs 1,660.6 and touched a low of Rs 1,596.65.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 1,602.95, moved between Rs 1,596.65 and Rs 1,660.6, and was last traded at Rs 1,648. The day’s change of Rs 45.05 and 2.81% places the stock above the previous close, while turnover of Rs 7.95 crore gives a factual read on the value transacted during the move. The fresh 52-week high equals the day’s high, which means the yearly high has been updated in the current market move. For Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share News and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Stock Performance tracking, this is the central price event visible on the screen today.

Because the fresh 52-week peak was Rs 1,660.6, the breakout over the prior high can be read directly from the numbers. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today therefore reflects a new one-year high inside the current price range, and the next update to watch is whether the price continues to hold above the prior reference band during live trading. Univest tracks this event as part of CHENNPETRO NSE and CHENNPETRO BSE market coverage.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,699.37 crore
P/E Ratio	5.72x
P/B Ratio	1.97x
ROE	32.13%
ROCE	35.15%
EPS	Rs 280.3
Book Value Per Share	Rs 814.3
Dividend Yield	3.87%

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.72x, P/B 1.97x, ROE 32.13%, ROCE 35.15%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 21699.37 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.72x, P/B at 1.97x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 280.3, book value per share of Rs 814.3, dividend yield of 3.87%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 16.06x, median ROE of 18.97%, median ROCE of 20.48%. 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	5.72x
Benchmark Median P/E	16.06x
Benchmark Average P/E	18.85x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.68x to 44.43x
Company P/B Ratio	1.97x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.36x
Company ROE	32.13%
Benchmark Median ROE	18.97%
Company ROCE	35.15%
Benchmark Median ROCE	20.48%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,699.37 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,03,039.38 crore

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) is classified under sector: Crude Oil and industry: Refineries.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) has a P/E ratio of 5.72x, which is below the benchmark median of 16.06x, a difference of -64.38%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) has a ROE of 32.13%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.97%, a difference of +69.37%. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) has a ROCE of 35.15%, which is above the benchmark median of 20.48%, a difference of +71.63%.

Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd.	MRPL	30,328.72	10.28	2.14	14.17	18.13
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	HINDPETRO	74,101.42	44.43	1.39	30.93	23.1
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	BPCL	1,31,977.34	7.68	1.34	28.47	27.09
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.	IOC	1,89,577.63	5.68	0.88	21.52	19.69
Reliance Industries Ltd.	RELIANCE	17,51,516.49	23.2	1.87	10.95	12.17

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) has a P/E ratio of 5.72x compared with the displayed peer median of 10.28x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 32.13% compares with a peer median of 21.52% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 35.15% versus the displayed peer median of 19.69%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CHENNPETRO) has a market capitalisation of Rs 21,699.37 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,660.6.
• The stock was last traded at Rs 1,648, up 2.81% from the previous close of Rs 1,602.95.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 21,699.37 crore.
• P/E of 5.72 is below the sector benchmark median of 16.06.
• ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15% are above the sector benchmark medians.

About Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The company’s latest Univest profile also tracks Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Market Cap, company financials, peer comparisons and sector context. For readers searching Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Company News or Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Stock News, the profile combines the price event with valuation and performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price touched Rs 1,660.6, which is the fresh 52-week high. The latest Univest figures confirm the price event, but they do not establish a company-specific catalyst.

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price today?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price was last traded at Rs 1,648, up 2.81% from the previous close of Rs 1,602.95. That places the stock above its prior reference point in live market trading.

What is the market capitalisation of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Market Cap stands at Rs 21,699.37 crore. This figure helps place the company within the Crude Oil sector and Refineries industry comparison set used on Univest.

What valuation does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. trade at?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price is accompanied by a P/E ratio of 5.72 and a P/B ratio of 1.97. The P/E is below the sector benchmark median, while the P/B is above it.

How do ROE and ROCE compare for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. reports ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15%. Both figures are above the sector benchmark medians, giving the stock a strong return profile in its industry set.

What do EPS and book value show for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. EPS is Rs 280.3 and book value is Rs 814.3. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.

Does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. pay a dividend?

Ans. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has a dividend yield of 3.87%. Dividend yield is a historical or current payout reference, so it should be read alongside price, valuation and company financials.

How can investors track Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price on Univest?

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