Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Share Price falls 2.14% as stock trades near Rs 1,439.50

Published:   16 September 2026 at 10:47:30 AM IST

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price opened the session at Rs 1,474.95 and ended at Rs 1,439.50, down 2.14% from the previous close of Rs 1,470.95. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 23,434.19 crore, placing Chennai Petroleum Corporation in the Large Cap category. Today’s price fall came without a company-specific catalyst in the supplied data, so the event should be read as a verified market move rather than a stated fundamental trigger. For readers tracking Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today, the key numbers are clear: the stock touched a high of Rs 1,485.80, a low of Rs 1,412.10 and recorded turnover of Rs 4.8 crore. Univest presents the move as Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News built on factual price data, valuation context and refinery-sector comparison.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,439.5
Previous Close	Rs 1,470.95
Today's Move	-Rs 31.45 (-2.14%)
Open	Rs 1,474.95
High	Rs 1,485.8
Low	Rs 1,412.1
Turnover	Rs 4.8 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 23,434.19 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today reflects a decline of Rs 31.45 from the previous close of Rs 1,470.95 to Rs 1,439.50. The stock opened at Rs 1,474.95, moved to an intraday high of Rs 1,485.80 and a low of Rs 1,412.10, and finished below both the open and the prior close. That sequence shows that the day’s price action was negative on a closing basis, even though the stock briefly traded above the opening level. The turnover of Rs 4.8 crore is a factual traded-value metric and should be read only as part of the day’s record, not as an explanation for the move. Because the company is classified as Large Cap, the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price update also matters for investors who follow large refinery names in share market today commentary. In simple terms, the stock declined on the day, traded in a wide intraday band and closed weaker than the previous session. That sets up the next question in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News: what do the supplied financial and sector metrics say about the move?

Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 23,434.19 crore
P/E Ratio	5.25x
P/B Ratio	1.81x
ROE	32.13%
ROCE	35.15%
EPS	Rs 280.3
Book Value Per Share	Rs 814.3
Dividend Yield	4.22%

Chennai Petroleum Corporation has a market capitalisation of Rs 23,434.19 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.25x, P/B at 1.81x 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. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 280.3, book value per share of Rs 814.3, dividend yield of 4.22%, 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 9.32x, 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	5.25x
Benchmark Median P/E	9.32x
Benchmark Average P/E	16.47x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.25x to 43.94x
Company P/B Ratio	1.81x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.38x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.43x
Company ROE	32.13%
Benchmark Median ROE	21.52%
Benchmark Average ROE	22.08%
Company ROCE	35.15%
Benchmark Median ROCE	21.26%
Benchmark Average ROCE	22.37%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 23,434.19 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 74,686.57 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 3,07,787.32 crore

Chennai Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry, and the supplied benchmark is drawn from the same industry set of 7 companies. In that benchmark, the company’s P/E of 5.25 is below the peer median of 9.32 and far below the peer average of 16.47. Its P/B of 1.81 is above the benchmark median of 1.38 and also above the benchmark average of 1.43. ROE at 32.13% stands above the sector median of 21.52% and above the sector average of 22.08%, while ROCE at 35.15% is also above the benchmark median of 21.26% and average of 22.37%. The benchmark market capitalisation median is Rs 74,686.57 crore, the average is Rs 3,07,787.32 crore, the minimum is Rs 71.69 crore and the maximum is Rs 17,02,393.37 crore. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price therefore sits in a refinery industry where valuation and profitability vary sharply across companies. In Univest market update terms, the company’s numbers place it toward the lower end of the P/E range and toward the higher end of return metrics, which is relevant for readers comparing Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis with the broader Crude Oil sector.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Reliance Industries	RELIANCE	17,02,393.37	22.38	1.81	10.95	12.17
Indian Oil Corporation	IOC	1,90,989.75	5.55	0.86	21.52	19.69
Bharat Petroleum Corporation	BPCL	1,32,107.49	7.57	1.32	28.47	27.09
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation	HINDPETRO	74,686.57	43.94	1.38	30.93	23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals	MRPL	30,828.21	9.32	1.94	14.17	18.13

Among the supplied peers, Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s P/E of 5.25 is lower than Reliance Industries at 22.38, lower than BPCL at 7.57 and lower than MRPL at 9.32, while it is slightly below IOC at 5.55 and far below Hindustan Petroleum Corporation at 43.94. On profitability, Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s ROE of 32.13% is above IOC at 21.52%, BPCL at 28.47%, MRPL at 14.17% and Reliance at 10.95%; it is also above Hindustan Petroleum’s 30.93%. ROCE at 35.15% is higher than all listed peers in the supplied set, including BPCL at 27.09% and Hindustan Petroleum at 23.10%. In market-cap terms, Chennai Petroleum Corporation at Rs 23,434.19 crore is smaller than the peers listed here, including MRPL at Rs 30,828.21 crore, Hindustan Petroleum at Rs 74,686.57 crore, BPCL at Rs 1,32,107.49 crore, IOC at Rs 1,90,989.75 crore and Reliance at Rs 17,02,393.37 crore. That combination makes Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price an interesting comparison point in refinery-sector stock news on Univest.

Why Investors Are Watching Chennai Petroleum Corporation

• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell 2.14% today to Rs 1,439.50, after opening at Rs 1,474.95 and closing below the previous close of Rs 1,470.95.
• The day’s range was Rs 1,412.10 to Rs 1,485.80, which frames today’s price action for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 23,434.19 crore and the company is classified as Large Cap in the supplied data.
• The valuation metrics show a P/E of 5.25, a P/B of 1.81, EPS of Rs 280.3, book value of Rs 814.3 and dividend yield of 4.22%.
• In the same industry set, ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15% are above the benchmark medians of 21.52% and 21.26% respectively.

About Chennai Petroleum Corporation

Chennai Petroleum Corporation belongs to the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The article’s company context is therefore rooted in the same refinery peer set used throughout this Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News update. The verified data in this note focuses on market capitalisation, valuation and profitability ratios rather than an extended business profile. For readers following Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Live on Univest, the most relevant company facts supplied here are the market capitalisation of Rs 23,434.19 crore, the Large Cap classification, the P/E ratio of 5.25, the P/B ratio of 1.81, EPS of Rs 280.3, book value of Rs 814.3, dividend yield of 4.22%, ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15%. Those figures provide a factual company overview for today’s decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The supplied data confirms a 2.14% decline to Rs 1,439.50, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move should therefore be read as a verified same-day price event rather than an explained fundamental reaction.

What was Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price today?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price today was Rs 1,439.50, down Rs 31.45 from the previous close of Rs 1,470.95. The stock opened at Rs 1,474.95 and traded between Rs 1,412.10 and Rs 1,485.80.

Is Chennai Petroleum Corporation a Large Cap company?

Ans.  Yes. The supplied market-cap category is Large Cap, and market capitalisation stands at Rs 23,434.19 crore. That is factual company-size context and should not be read as a reason for the day’s decline.

How does Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price compare with peers?

Ans.  Its P/E of 5.25 is below the industry median of 9.32 and below peers such as BPCL, MRPL, Reliance and Hindustan Petroleum. Its ROE and ROCE are above the benchmark medians.

What do Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s valuation metrics show?

Ans.  The stock trades at a P/E of 5.25 and P/B of 1.81, with EPS of Rs 280.3 and book value of Rs 814.3. Dividend yield is 4.22%, adding more context to the profile.

What should readers monitor next in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News?

Ans.  Investors can monitor the next share price update, sector comparison, valuation ratios and any future company news on Univest. The current note confirms the decline, but it does not project the next move.

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s sector and industry?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation belongs to the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The sector benchmark in this article uses 7 companies from the same industry set, which helps frame today’s price action.

Is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price supported by profitability metrics?

Ans.  The supplied ratios show ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15%, both above the benchmark medians. Those are profitability metrics only and do not explain today’s decline on their own.