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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (₹22,488 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₹20,630 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (₹20,630 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹15,644 Mil).
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (₹23,467 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (₹22,627 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2025 (₹22,627 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹15,644 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Enterprise Value for Today is ₹19,954 Mil.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Market Cap Related Terms
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Market Cap Historical Data
* 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.
BOM:500186 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Market Cap Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Market Cap vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Market Cap falls into.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Market Cap Calculation
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
* 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.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a Market Cap of ₹20,399 Mil as of Jul. 14, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #522 out of 1042 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Market Cap too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Market Cap is ₹20,399 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #522 out of 1042 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Market Cap compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #522 out of 1042 companies for Market Cap. This places Hindustan Oil Exploration Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 216.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Market Cap among Oil & Gas companies is 216.16, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Market Cap is 216.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Market Cap is ₹20,399 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹72.30, compared to a current price of ₹154.25 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is ₹20,399 Mil. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current Market Cap is ₹20,399 Mil 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹154.25 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.30.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:
Market Cap: ₹20,399 Mil
GF Value™: ₹72.30 vs. price of ₹154.25 (113.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
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