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The historical rank and industry rank for Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BPCL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.52 Med: 1.68 Max: 6.89
Current: 6.89
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Bharat Petroleum was 6.89%. The lowest was -1.52%. And the median was 1.68%.
NSE:BPCL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 60.97% of 907
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs NSE:BPCL: 6.89
Bharat Petroleum FCF Margin % Related Terms
Bharat Petroleum FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NSE:BPCL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bharat Petroleum FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bharat Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Petroleum ranks #354 out of 907 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin % too high?
Bharat Petroleum's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Petroleum ranks #354 out of 907 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bharat Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Petroleum's FCF Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bharat Petroleum ranks #354 out of 907 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Bharat Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.38, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bharat Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Petroleum's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹329.20, compared to a current price of ₹307.55 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Bharat Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹307.55 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹329.20.
GuruFocus considers Bharat Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BPCL:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹329.20 vs. price of ₹307.55 (6.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd operates several refineries in India, while also marketing and distributing petroleum by-products. Operations are divided into the following reportable segments: Downstream Petroleum, and Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons. Downstream Petroleum operations which generate the majority of its revenue, include the refineries that produce liquefied petroleum gas, aromatics, kerosene, fuel oil, furnace oil, and bitumen. Bharat's petroleum by-products are often commanded by consumers in aviation, autos, maritime, and many other industrial segments. The Downstream Petroleum operations also include the network of retail service stations across India. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India and the rest from other countries.
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