Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Share Price Falls 2.09% Today

Published:   21 September 2026 at 9:20:13 AM IST

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price opened the session lower after closing at Rs 1,415.50 and ended at Rs 1,385.85, a decline of 2.09% or Rs 29.65. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 21,078.41 crore, keeping Chennai Petroleum Corporation in the Large Cap category. This Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today move is relevant because the supplied data confirms a clear same-day decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News, the key facts are the day’s price range, valuation profile and refinery-sector comparison. Univest notes the stock’s fall alongside a broad set of already verified market metrics, which makes the update useful for Stock Market Today monitoring and follow-up research.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,385.85
Previous Close	Rs 1,415.5
Today's Move	-Rs 29.65 (-2.09%)
Open	Rs 1,422
High	Rs 1,440
Low	Rs 1,384.6
Turnover	Rs 1.03 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,078.41 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today moved from an opening level of Rs 1,422.00 to a day high of Rs 1,440.00 and a day low of Rs 1,384.60 before settling at Rs 1,385.85. The previous close was Rs 1,415.50, so the stock finished Rs 29.65 lower on the day. Turnover came in at Rs 1.03 crore. In market-cap terms, Chennai Petroleum Corporation is classified as a Large Cap company, and the current market capitalisation is Rs 21,078.41 crore. From a price-action standpoint, the session shows a clear intraday pullback from the opening and early high toward the lower end of the day’s range. For investors scanning Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price movement, the day’s numbers confirm a measurable share price fall, while the supplied data itself does not establish why the decline occurred. That makes the price action useful context for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News and a broader Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Update.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CHENNPETRO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 21,078.41 crore
P/E Ratio	5.05x
P/B Ratio	1.74x
ROE	32.13%
ROCE	35.15%
EPS	Rs 280.3
Book Value Per Share	Rs 814.3
Dividend Yield	4.38%

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Fundamental Analysis shows a company trading on a P/E ratio of 5.05 and a P/B ratio of 1.74. The enterprise sits on a market capitalisation of Rs 21,078.41 crore, while its EPS is Rs 280.30 and book value is Rs 814.30 per share. Dividend yield stands at 4.38%, which is an important factual input for income-oriented readers because it reflects the historical payout relative to the current Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price. The company’s ROE is 32.13% and ROCE is 35.15%, both of which are strong relative to many listed businesses and indicate the profitability and capital-efficiency profile visible in the supplied numbers. On fundamentals alone, the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today move needs to be read against a company that shows low valuation multiples, high earnings per share and a healthy dividend yield. Univest presents these figures as context, not as a forecast, so the focus stays on verified company financials rather than inference.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Crude Oil
Industry	Refineries
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	5.05x
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	1.74x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.42x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.44x
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 21,078.41 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 75,431.31 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 3,03,143.76 crore

Chennai Petroleum Corporation operates in the Crude Oil sector and Refineries industry. The sector benchmark covers 7 companies in the same industry, which gives the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price a direct valuation reference point. The company’s P/E ratio of 5.05 is below the benchmark median of 9.23 and below the benchmark average of 16.72; within the peer set, it is also the minimum figure in the supplied range of 5.05 to 45.13. Its P/B ratio of 1.74 is above the benchmark median of 1.42 and above the benchmark average of 1.44. ROE at 32.13% is above the benchmark median of 21.52% and 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-cap median is Rs 75,431.31 crore, and Chennai Petroleum Corporation ’s market cap of Rs 21,078.41 crore sits below that figure. This sector view is useful for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock Analysis because it places the current Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price within a refinery-industry valuation frame rather than as a standalone move. Univest uses the benchmark scope and exact company count to keep the comparison factual.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Reliance Industries	RELIANCE	16,69,847.62	22.35	1.8	10.95	12.17
Indian Oil Corporation	IOC	1,93,178.54	5.74	0.89	21.52	19.69
Bharat Petroleum Corporation	BPCL	1,33,409.04	7.79	1.36	28.47	27.09
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation	HINDPETRO	75,431.31	45.13	1.42	30.93	23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals	MRPL	28,987.98	9.23	1.92	14.17	18.13

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price can also be read alongside listed peers in the same industry. Compared with Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Chennai Petroleum Corporation has the smallest market capitalisation among the large listed names in this set, but its P/E ratio of 5.05 is lower than Reliance’s 22.35, BPCL’s 7.79 and Hindustan Petroleum’s 45.13, while sitting close to IOC’s 5.74. On profitability ratios, Chennai Petroleum Corporation shows ROE of 32.13% and ROCE of 35.15%, above IOC, BPCL and Reliance in the supplied figures and ahead of MRPL as well. That combination makes the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price News relevant from a comparative standpoint: the stock is not the highest-valued name in the peer set, yet the financial return ratios in the data are meaningfully higher than several comparables. Univest presents this as relative factual context, not a rating.

Why Investors Are Watching Chennai Petroleum Corporation

• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price fell 2.09% today to Rs 1,385.85 after closing at Rs 1,415.50 in the previous session.
• The day’s range spanned Rs 1,384.60 to Rs 1,440.00, with opening at Rs 1,422.00.
• Turnover for the session was Rs 1.03 crore.
• Valuation metrics show a P/E of 5.05, P/B of 1.74, EPS of Rs 280.30 and book value of Rs 814.30 per share.
• The company’s ROE is 32.13%, ROCE is 35.15% and dividend yield is 4.38%, with market capitalisation at Rs 21,078.41 crore.

About Chennai Petroleum Corporation

Chennai Petroleum Corporation is part of the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The supplied data identifies it as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 21,078.41 crore. Its current financial profile includes a P/E of 5.05, P/B of 1.74, EPS of Rs 280.30, book value of Rs 814.30 and dividend yield of 4.38%. Those numbers help place the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price in a clear company-overview framework for readers following Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Market Cap updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The supplied data confirms a 2.09% decline in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price to Rs 1,385.85, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session also showed an opening at Rs 1,422.00 and a day low of Rs.

What is Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price today?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price today is Rs 1,385.85, after falling Rs 29.65 or 2.09% from the previous close of Rs 1,415.50. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 21,078.41 crore.

Is Chennai Petroleum Corporation a Large Cap company?

Ans.  Yes. The supplied market-cap category is Large Cap, and the current market capitalisation is Rs 21,078.41 crore. That classification is factual context for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price Today, not a comment on quality or direction.

How do Chennai Petroleum Corporation fundamentals look?

Ans.  Chennai Petroleum Corporation shows a P/E of 5.05, P/B of 1.74, EPS of Rs 280.30, book value of Rs 814.30 and dividend yield of 4.38%. ROE is 32.13% and ROCE is 35.15%.

How does Chennai Petroleum Corporation compare with refinery peers?

Ans.  In the supplied industry benchmark of 7 companies, Chennai Petroleum Corporation has a lower P/E than the median and average, while ROE and ROCE are above both benchmark levels. Its market cap is below the benchmark median.

What should readers monitor in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Share Price news?

Ans.  Readers can monitor the current price, the day’s range, turnover, valuation ratios, dividend yield and sector comparison. These verified figures help frame Chennai Petroleum Corporation Stock News without assuming a reason for today’s decline.