Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Share Price Falls 2.38% Today

Published:   17 September 2026 at 10:19:38 AM IST

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price declined today, with the stock closing at Rs 1,419.90 after a 2.38% fall. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 21,904.12 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. This note therefore stays focused on the numbers: intraday range, turnover, valuation, profitability, sector position and peer context. For readers following Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today, the key point is that the move is factual and measurable, even if the reason is not identified in the dataset.

In the same session, the stock opened at Rs 1,457.60, touched a high of Rs 1,518.10 and a low of Rs 1,417.00. The day’s decline of Rs 34.65 is visible in the session data, and turnover stood at Rs 7.36 crore. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price news therefore centres on a same-day fall and the price path that led to it. Investors tracking Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis can use these figures as a starting point for valuation and peer review.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,419.9
Previous Close	Rs 1,454.55
Today's Move	-Rs 34.65 (-2.38%)
Open	Rs 1,457.6
High	Rs 1,518.1
Low	Rs 1,417
Turnover	Rs 7.36 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,904.12 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline from the previous close. The stock opened above the prior close, moved to an intraday high, and then slipped to a low of Rs 1,417.00 before ending at Rs 1,419.90. That final level was below the previous close of Rs 1,454.55, which confirms the session’s down move. The turnover figure of Rs 7.36 crore is a factual traded-value snapshot and should be read as such.

The move also matters because the company remains classified as a Large Cap. For readers watching Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Fall and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share News, the evidence is straightforward: the stock declined on the day, but the dataset does not provide a catalyst. That keeps the analysis anchored in the session data rather than speculation. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock Falling Today is therefore best understood through the open, high, low and close.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,904.12 crore
P/E Ratio	5.19x
P/B Ratio	1.79x
ROE	32.13%
ROCE	35.15%
EPS	Rs 280.3
Book Value Per Share	Rs 814.3
Dividend Yield	4.26%

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price is trading alongside a valuation profile that is easy to read from the supplied numbers. The company’s P/E ratio is 5.19 and its P/B ratio is 1.79. EPS stands at Rs 280.3, book value per share is Rs 814.3 and dividend yield is 4.26%. These figures matter because they show earnings support, accounting book value and a dividend yield in the current snapshot.

Profitability also looks strong in the supplied data, with ROE at 32.13% and ROCE at 35.15%. In the context of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today, the low earnings multiple alongside higher profitability metrics gives investors a factual basis for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Fundamental Analysis. The takeaway is not a recommendation, but a clear picture of valuation, earnings and payout data around the current price fall.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Crude Oil
Industry	Refineries
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	5.19x
Benchmark Median P/E	9.26x
Benchmark Average P/E	16.6x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.19x to 44.69x
Company P/B Ratio	1.79x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.4x
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 21,904.12 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 73,441.79 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 3,01,957.59 crore

Chennai Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry, and the benchmark covers 7 companies in the same industry. The company’s P/E of 5.19 sits below the benchmark median of 9.26 and below the average of 16.6. Its P/B of 1.79 is above the median of 1.4 and above the average of 1.43. ROE at 32.13% is above the benchmark median of 21.52% and above the average of 22.08%, while ROCE at 35.15% is also above the benchmark median of 21.26% and the average of 22.37%.

The benchmark market-cap range is wide, and the company’s market capitalisation of Rs 21,904.12 crore sits below the benchmark median of Rs 73,441.79 crore. For Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price, the relevant context is that valuation and profitability are not moving in lockstep across the refineries universe. The stock’s same-day decline should therefore be read with its sector multiples and return ratios in mind.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Reliance Industries	RELIANCE	16,72,621.79	22.48	1.81	10.95	12.17
Indian Oil Corporation	IOC	1,86,682.77	5.65	0.87	21.52	19.69
Bharat Petroleum Corporation	BPCL	1,29,721.31	7.66	1.34	28.47	27.09
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation	HINDPETRO	73,441.79	44.69	1.4	30.93	23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals	MRPL	29,259.64	9.26	1.93	14.17	18.13

Among the supplied peers, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price stands out for a P/E of 5.19, which is lower than Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals, and slightly below Indian Oil Corporation. On P/B, Chennai Petroleum Corporation at 1.79 is above IOC and BPCL, but below Reliance and MRPL.

Profitability is comparatively strong in the peer set. Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s ROE of 32.13% is above the listed peers in this table, and its ROCE of 35.15% is also above the peer values shown here. Market capitalisation at Rs 21,904.12 crore is lower than IOC, BPCL, HINDPETRO and Reliance. For Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today, that combination of lower earnings multiple and strong return ratios is the key peer-view context.

Why Investors Are Watching Chennai Petroleum Corporation

• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell 2.38% today to Rs 1,419.90, below the previous close of Rs 1,454.55.
• The day’s trading range was Rs 1,417.00 to Rs 1,518.10, with an opening price of Rs 1,457.60.
• Market capitalisation is Rs 21,904.12 crore and the stock is classified as a Large Cap.
• The P/E ratio is 5.19, while ROE is 32.13%, ROCE is 35.15%, EPS is Rs 280.3 and book value is Rs 814.3.
• The refineries benchmark uses 7 companies; Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s P/E is below the sector median of 9.26 and average of 16.6.

About Chennai Petroleum Corporation

Chennai Petroleum Corporation belongs to the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The company is listed under the symbol CHENNPETRO. The supplied data for this note centres on share price, valuation, profitability and peer comparisons rather than on product-level detail. For that reason, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News should be read through the company’s listed market profile, its sector classification and the exact financial ratios provided in the dataset. On Univest, users can keep Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Latest News and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis in one place while comparing the company with other refiners in the same industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The stock fell 2.38% to Rs 1,419.90. The supplied data confirms the price decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The previous close was Rs 1,454.55.

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price today?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price today is Rs 1,419.90. It closed below the previous close of Rs 1,454.55 after moving between Rs 1,417.00 and Rs 1,518.10 during the session. The previous close was Rs 1,454.55.

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation's market capitalisation?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation has a market capitalisation of Rs 21,904.12 crore. The company is classified as a Large Cap in the supplied dataset. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.

What is the P/E ratio of Chennai Petroleum Corporation?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation’s P/E ratio is 5.19. In the supplied refineries benchmark, that is below the median of 9.26 and below the average of 16.6. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 5.19x.

How do ROE and ROCE look for Chennai Petroleum Corporation?

Ans.  ROE is 32.13% and ROCE is 35.15%. Both are above the benchmark median and average in the same-industry comparison. ROE stands at 32.13%. ROCE stands at 35.15%. The relevant peer median ROE is 21.52%.

What are Chennai Petroleum Corporation EPS and book value?

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

How does Chennai Petroleum Corporation compare with peers?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation trades at a lower P/E than the listed peers shown here, while its ROE and ROCE are above the peer values in this table. Comparable listed companies include Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation.

Where can I track Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price?

Ans.  Investors can track Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price on Univest for price updates, valuation ratios, sector comparison, peer context and related market information. The previous close was Rs 1,454.55. The stock moved 2.38% lower during the session.