Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) Share Price Rises 2.00% Today

Published: 16 September 2026 at 2:18:53 PM IST

Hindustan Petroleum Share Price moved higher today, with HINDPETRO trading at Rs 352.05, up 2.00% from the previous close of Rs 345.15. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 74,686.57 crore, placing the day’s move in a large-cap context by market value. The session opened at Rs 347.25, touched an intraday high of Rs 352.1 and a low of Rs 343.2, while turnover was Rs 2.7 crore.

The latest HINDPETRO Share Price Today update confirms a same-day price rise, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Share Price, the important context is the combination of a higher close, a modest intraday range and a valuation profile that is materially different from several refineries in the same industry. Univest is tracking the move as part of its HINDPETRO Stock News coverage, with attention on how the share price rise fits into broader sector and peer comparisons.

Hindustan Petroleum Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 352.05
Previous Close	Rs 345.15
Today's Move	Rs 6.9 (+2%)
Open	Rs 347.25
High	Rs 352.1
Low	Rs 343.2
Turnover	Rs 2.7 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 74,686.57 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) rose to Rs 352.05 from the previous close of Rs 345.15, a move of Rs 6.9 or 2%. The stock opened at Rs 347.25, reached a high of Rs 352.1, recorded a low of Rs 343.2.

Hindustan Petroleum Share Price Today rose Rs 6.90 from the previous close, or 2.00%, to Rs 352.05. The share price moved between Rs 343.2 and Rs 352.1 during the day, and the close finished very near the session high. That makes the price rise a clear same-day gain in HINDPETRO stock news, supported by the day’s final print rather than any stated corporate event. Univest notes the verified price action, while the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 74,686.57 crore
P/E Ratio	43.94x
P/B Ratio	1.38x
ROE	30.93%
ROCE	23.1%
EPS	Rs 7.85
Book Value Per Share	Rs 250.31
Dividend Yield	7.03%

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) fundamental metrics show P/E 43.94x, P/B 1.38x, ROE 30.93%, ROCE 23.1%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 74686.57 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 43.94x, P/B at 1.38x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 30.93% and ROCE of 23.1%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 7.85, book value per share of Rs 250.31, dividend yield of 7.03%, 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	43.94x
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	1.38x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.38x
Company ROE	30.93%
Benchmark Median ROE	21.52%
Company ROCE	23.1%
Benchmark Median ROCE	21.26%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 74,686.57 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 74,686.57 crore

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

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) has a P/E ratio of 43.94x, which is above the benchmark median of 9.32x, a difference of +371.46%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) has a ROE of 30.93%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.52%, a difference of +43.73%. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) has a ROCE of 23.1%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.26%, a difference of +8.65%.

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	17,02,393.37	22.38	1.81	10.95	12.17
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.	IOC	1,90,989.75	5.55	0.86	21.52	19.69
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	BPCL	1,32,107.49	7.57	1.32	28.47	27.09
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd.	MRPL	30,828.21	9.32	1.94	14.17	18.13
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	CHENNPETRO	23,434.19	5.25	1.81	32.13	35.15

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) has a P/E ratio of 43.94x compared with the displayed peer median of 7.57x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 30.93% compares with a peer median of 21.52% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 23.1% versus the displayed peer median of 19.69%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HINDPETRO) has a market capitalisation of Rs 74,686.57 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Petroleum

• The Hindustan Petroleum Share Price rose 2.00% today to Rs 352.05.
• The day’s close was near the high of Rs 352.1, after an open at Rs 347.25 and a low of Rs 343.2.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 74,686.57 crore, with turnover at Rs 2.7 crore.
• P/E is 43.94, while P/B is 1.38, ROE is 30.93% and ROCE is 23.1%.
• The same-industry benchmark shows higher returns than the median and an earnings multiple above the peer midpoint.

About Hindustan Petroleum

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The company is known as HPCL and is part of India’s downstream energy value chain. Its business profile sits within petroleum refining and related energy operations, making the Hindustan Petroleum Share Price sensitive to sector-level comparisons in the refinery space. The supplied data does not break out revenue segments or product mix, so this update focuses on the verified company-level financial and market snapshot. For readers using HINDPETRO Stock News as a market reference, the important point is that the company combines a large market cap, a high dividend yield and strong return ratios with an earnings multiple that is above the same-industry benchmark median.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Petroleum Share Price rise today?

Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Share Price rose 2.00% to Rs 352.05 today. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. The previous close was Rs 345.15.

What is Hindustan Petroleum Share Price today?

Ans. Hindustan Petroleum Share Price today is Rs 352.05. The stock closed above the previous close of Rs 345.15, after opening at Rs 347.25 and trading between Rs 343.2 and Rs 352.1.

How much did HINDPETRO gain today?

Ans. HINDPETRO gained Rs 6.90 in today’s session, which equals 2.00% over the previous close. The move is a verified same-day share price rise rather than a forecast or target-based view.

What is Hindustan Petroleum market cap?

Ans. Hindustan Petroleum’s market capitalisation is Rs 74,686.57 crore. In the same-industry benchmark, that figure matches the median market cap, giving useful size context for HINDPETRO Share Price analysis. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.

How does Hindustan Petroleum compare on valuation?

Ans. Hindustan Petroleum trades at a P/E of 43.94 and a P/B of 1.38. Its P/E is above the same-industry median of 9.32, while its P/B matches the benchmark median. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 43.94x.

What do HINDPETRO fundamentals show?

Ans. HINDPETRO shows ROE of 30.93%, ROCE of 23.1%, EPS of Rs 7.85, book value of Rs 250.31 and dividend yield of 7.03%. These figures give context to the share price rise.

How does Hindustan Petroleum compare with peers?

Ans. Compared with peers, Hindustan Petroleum has a smaller market cap than Reliance, IOC and BPCL, but larger than MRPL and Chennai Petroleum. Its profitability ratios are stronger than several listed peers.

Where can I track Hindustan Petroleum Share Price?

Ans. You can track Hindustan Petroleum Share Price on Univest for live updates, valuation ratios, market cap, shareholding pattern and sector context. Univest also consolidates stock news and company-level market insights.