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FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Chennai Petroleum FCF Yield % Related Terms
Chennai Petroleum FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chennai Petroleum's FCF Yield % 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:CHENNPETRO vs VLO, MPC, PSX: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Chennai Petroleum's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Chennai Petroleum FCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Chennai Petroleum's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chennai Petroleum's FCF Yield % 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.
Chennai Petroleum (NSE:CHENNPETRO) has a FCF Yield % of 11.84 as of Jul. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chennai Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chennai Petroleum ranks #213 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Chennai Petroleum's FCF Yield % too high?
Chennai Petroleum's current FCF Yield % is 11.84. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Yield % is 2.00. Chennai Petroleum's value of 11.84 is 492% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chennai Petroleum ranks #213 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chennai Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chennai Petroleum's FCF Yield % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chennai Petroleum ranks #213 out of 1011 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Chennai Petroleum in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.00. Chennai Petroleum's value of 11.84 is 492% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 2.00, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chennai Petroleum's current FCF Yield % of 11.84 is 492% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chennai Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chennai Petroleum's current FCF Yield % is 11.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chennai Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chennai Petroleum (NSE:CHENNPETRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹769.43, compared to a current price of ₹1,157.90 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 11.84 and 492% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.00. Chennai Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chennai Petroleum (NSE:CHENNPETRO), the current FCF Yield % is 11.84 as of Jul. 14, 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 Chennai Petroleum (NSE:CHENNPETRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chennai Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,157.90 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹769.43.
GuruFocus considers Chennai Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHENNPETRO:
FCF Yield %: 11.84
GF Value™: ₹769.43 vs. price of ₹1,157.90 (50.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 492% above the Oil & Gas median (#213 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHENNPETRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chennai Petroleum Corp Ltd manufactures and supplies petrol products in India. The Manali refinery of the company in India produces fuel, wax, lube, and petrochemical feedstock. The company also has a wax plant that produces paraffin wax for the manufacturing of candle wax, waterproof formulations, and match wax. The company's main products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor spirit, superior kerosene oil, high-speed diesel, fuel oil, hexane, and petrochemical feedstocks. A large majority of sales are derived from petroleum products.
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