Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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NSE:HINDPETRO Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd NSE:HINDPETRO
74 GF Score
Price ₹405.40
GF Value ₹390.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Petroleum Moat Score?

Hindustan Petroleum has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hindustan Petroleum has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Hindustan Petroleum might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hindustan Petroleum  (NSE:HINDPETRO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Hindustan Petroleum Moat Score Related Terms

NSE:HINDPETRO
74GF Score
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd NSE:HINDPETRO
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Is Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹405.40 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹390.73. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDPETRO:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹390.73 vs. price of ₹405.40 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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Hindustan Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 500104:India
Address 17, Jamshedji Tata Road, Post Box No. 11041, Petroleum House, Churchgate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 020
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd. (HPCL) is an Indian government enterprise that refines crude oil and manufactures petroleum-based products. The company operates a diverse group of refineries that process several grades of lubes, specialties, and greases along with a variety of petroleum products. HPCL also controls an extensive network of pipelines in India that transport a variety of hydrocarbon-based products. In tandem with its host of pipelines, marketing and distribution efforts are carried out through a group of terminals, service stations, bottling plants, marketing offices, and other facilities. Hindustan's products are sold throughout India. The business is divided into downstream and other operations, with downstream activities generating the maximum revenue.
74GF Score

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₹405.40
Price
₹390.73
GF Value