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Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) 52 Week Low Streak Extends to Tenth Consecutive Session

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15 Oct 2026 • 9:44 am

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) 52 Week Low Streak Extends to Tenth Consecutive Session
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) share price is trading within 2% of its 52-week low today and stood at Rs 126.8, down 0.78% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,78,139.42 crore.

IOC was last trading below the previous close of Rs 127.8, after opening at Rs 128 and touching a high of Rs 128 in the current session. With market capitalisation at Rs 1,78,139.42 crore, the repeated near-low pattern matters more than a single-day move because it shows that the stock is still trading close to its yearly floor across multiple sessions, not just reacting once. For readers tracking the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak, that distinction is the key focus.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak: Consecutive Low Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 126.8
Previous Close Rs 127.8
Today's Move Rs -1 (-0.78%)
Open Rs 128
High Rs 128
Low Rs 126.7
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,78,139.42 crore

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) traded at Rs 126.8 versus the previous close of Rs 127.8, a fall of 0.78%. The stock opened at Rs 128, reached a high of Rs 128, touched a low of Rs 126.7.

IOC is trading at Rs 126.8, lower than the previous close of Rs 127.8 by Rs 1, or 0.78%. The move keeps the stock pinned near its 52-week low zone for the tenth consecutive session, and the intraday range remains narrow so far, with the day’s open and high both at Rs 128 and the low at Rs 126.7. That keeps the share price near the bottom of the session range through most of the trading day.

The price behaviour is notable because the stock has not moved away from the weaker zone even after several sessions of repeated pressure. In the context of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak, the session pattern is more important than the one-day change alone. The stock price continues to hover close to the yearly trough, which means the market is still assigning a cautious tone to the counter. The current market capitalisation of Rs 1,78,139.42 crore places IOC among the larger listed names in the refineries space, but size has not prevented the share price from remaining under pressure. For investors following IOC share price today, the focus remains on whether the repeated low pattern persists or stabilises from here.

What the Repeated 52-Week Lows Show

The repeated near one-year low pattern suggests that IOC has been trading in a sustained weak zone rather than experiencing a one-off dip. Across the tenth consecutive session, the stock has stayed within 2% of its 52-week low, and the cumulative move across that stretch is already down 5.48%. That makes the current phase more than a single-day event; it is a multi-session breakdown pattern that investors can track through the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak.

What the latest numbers do not show is a confirmed company-specific trigger. The Univest data confirms the persistence of the pattern, but it does not identify a fresh business event, policy change or operational development behind it. For readers, that means the current share price action should be read as an observed market pattern first, with cause still unconfirmed. In practical terms, repeated trading near the yearly low keeps the stock in the news and places the focus on whether the weakness extends further or begins to stabilise at current levels.

The current pattern also matters because each additional session near the trough can influence how traders, long-term investors and market watchers frame IOC stock news. The repeated-low structure is often what turns a normal move into a stock performance story that stays on watchlists.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,78,139.42 crore
P/E Ratio 5.36x
P/B Ratio 0.83x
ROE 21.52%
ROCE 19.69%
EPS Rs 23.83
Book Value Per Share Rs 154.4
Dividend Yield 5.48%

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.36x, P/B 0.83x, ROE 21.52%, ROCE 19.69%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,78,139.42 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.36x, P/B at 0.83x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 21.52% and ROCE of 19.69%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 23.83, book value per share of Rs 154.4, dividend yield of 5.48%, 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 15.15x, median ROE of 22.45%, median ROCE of 22.18%. 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 5.36x
Benchmark Median P/E 15.15x
Benchmark Average P/E 17.78x
Benchmark P/E Range 5.51x to 42.26x
Company P/B Ratio 0.83x
Benchmark Median P/B 1.52x
Company ROE 21.52%
Benchmark Median ROE 22.45%
Company ROCE 19.69%
Benchmark Median ROCE 22.18%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 1,78,139.42 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 50,402.71 crore

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) is classified under sector: Crude Oil and industry: Refineries.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) has a P/E ratio of 5.36x, which is below the benchmark median of 15.15x, a difference of -64.62%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) has a ROE of 21.52%, which is below the benchmark median of 22.45%, a difference of -4.14%. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) has a ROCE of 19.69%, which is below the benchmark median of 22.18%, a difference of -11.23%.

Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. BPCL 1,24,428.34 7.32 1.28 28.47 27.09
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. HINDPETRO 69,994.72 42.26 1.33 30.93 23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd. MRPL 30,810.69 10.34 2.15 14.17 18.13
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. CHENNPETRO 21,723.2 5.51 1.9 32.13 35.15
Reliance Industries Ltd. RELIANCE 15,78,841.29 21.3 1.72 10.95 12.17

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) has a P/E ratio of 5.36x compared with the displayed peer median of 10.34x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 21.52% compares with a peer median of 28.47% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 19.69% versus the displayed peer median of 23.1%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,78,139.42 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, only 1 has a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching

  • IOC has traded near its 52-week low for a tenth consecutive session, keeping the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak in focus.
  • The cumulative move across the streak is -5.48%, which makes the repeated weakness more relevant than a single-day decline.
  • The company-specific cause for the continued pattern is not confirmed by the latest Univest data.
  • IOC’s valuation remains low versus peers on both P/E and P/B, even as the share price stays near the yearly low.
  • Market participants may continue tracking IOC stock news for any change in the near 52-week low pattern and the broader refinery-sector tone.

About the Company

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. is a major name in the refineries space and is listed on the NSE and BSE under the symbol IOC. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector and is followed closely in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. stock analysis because of its scale, profitability profile and importance within the domestic energy chain. With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,78,139.42 crore, IOC remains a significant listed company in its industry.

For investors studying the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Share Price and broader market update, the current discussion is not about a one-session move. It is about a repeated low pattern that has persisted for ten sessions. That makes the stock relevant for both short-term market tracking and longer-term fundamental comparison. The company’s financial ratios, sector position and peer set all help frame the story, but the current headline remains the same: IOC is still trading close to its 52-week low.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Registration Number INH000013776), a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. still near its 52-week low?

Ans. The latest Univest data shows IOC has traded within 2% of its 52-week low for a tenth consecutive session. The data confirms the pattern, but it does not identify a company-specific reason for the continued weakness.

How long has the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak lasted?

Ans. The streak has lasted for ten consecutive sessions. During this period, the stock has continued to trade close to its yearly low instead of moving decisively away from that zone.

How much has IOC moved across the streak?

Ans. Across the full streak, IOC has moved by -5.48%. That cumulative decline is more useful than looking at one trading day in isolation because it captures the repeated low pattern.

What was IOC trading at in the latest update?

Ans. IOC was last trading at Rs 126.8. The session low touched Rs 126.7, while the day’s open and high were both Rs 128 at the time of the update.

Is Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. expensive compared with peers?

Ans. On the latest Univest figures, IOC does not look expensive. Its P/E of 5.36 and P/B of 0.83 are below the peer median in the refineries group, although price weakness can still persist despite a low valuation.

How do IOC’s profitability ratios compare with peers?

Ans. IOC reports ROE of 21.52% and ROCE of 19.69%. These are solid figures, but they sit slightly below the latest Univest peer medians, which helps explain why valuation and trading sentiment can differ.

What should readers monitor next in IOC stock news?

Ans. Readers should track whether the share price remains near the yearly low or starts moving away from it. Any fresh company-specific development, sector change or shift in the repeated low pattern will be important to watch.

Does the current data confirm a reversal in the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 52 Week Low Streak?

Ans. No. The current data only confirms that the stock is still trading near its 52-week low for a tenth consecutive session. It does not confirm a reversal or explain the cause behind the pattern.

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