Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
BPCL
Rank in Stocks
#1543
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), an Indian energy conglomerate... Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), an Indian energy conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, traces its origins to 1952, operating initially as Bharat Refineries Limited before adopting its current name in August 1977. At its core, the company refines crude oil and distributes a broad spectrum of petroleum products throughout India. Its operations are structured into two principal divisions: Downstream Petroleum and Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons. BPCL commands a vast retail network of 18,622 fuel stations, supplying petrol, diesel, automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and compressed natural gas (CNG) to consumers. Beyond road transportation fuels, it delivers Bharatgas to approximately 80 million households and markets its comprehensive range of MAK lubricants, catering to both automotive (including engine oils, gear oils, and greases) and industrial requirements. The company is also a significant provider of jet fuel and ancillary services to airlines and operates strategically located oil refineries in Mumbai, Bina, and Kochi. Its diverse product offerings for industrial clients include white oil, black oil, bitumen, sulphur, petcoke, propylene, petrochemicals, and solvents, in addition to offering bunkering services. BPCL's upstream involvement encompasses participating interests in eighteen hydrocarbon blocks, with an equal division between domestic and international ventures. Furthermore, it engages in the import and export of petroleum products, manages a 2,596 km multi-product pipeline infrastructure, and is active in the natural gas sector.
Share Price
$3.25
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$14.11B
Change (1 day)
0.56%
Change (1 year)
-14.79%
Country
IN
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Category
Energy
Operating Margin for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 3.93%
According to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 3.93%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 8.43%.
Operating Margin history for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited from 2004 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.93% | -4.61% |
| 2025 | 4.12% | -51.13% |
| 2024 | 8.43% | 1,956.10% |
| 2023 | 0.41% | -90.42% |
| 2022 | 4.28% | -32.39% |
| 2021 | 6.33% | 221.32% |
| 2020 | 1.97% | -50.13% |
| 2019 | 3.95% | -23.89% |
| 2018 | 5.19% | -2.99% |
| 2017 | 5.35% | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 5.45% | 86.64% |
| 2015 | 2.92% | -163.48% |
| 2014 | -4.60% | -42.36% |
| 2013 | -7.98% | -6.88% |
| 2012 | -8.57% | 62.93% |
| 2011 | -5.26% | 94.81% |
| 2010 | -2.70% | -193.75% |
| 2009 | 2.88% | 35.85% |
| 2008 | 2.12% | -41.60% |
| 2007 | 3.63% | 263.00% |
| 2006 | 1.00% | -76.08% |
| 2005 | 4.18% | 0.00% |
| 2004 | 4.18% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
IN
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| 7.95% | -97.98% |
US
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| 7.53% | -98.08% |
US
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| 6.67% | -98.30% |
US
|
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| 9.50% | -97.58% |
TW
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.