China Petroleum & Chemical (STU:CHU) Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 8.83 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 122% Above Median


STU:CHU China Petroleum & Chemical Corp STU:CHU
72 GF Score
Price €0.46
GF Value €0.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is China Petroleum & Chemical Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

China Petroleum & Chemical STU:CHU -0.26% 72 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.83 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates STU:CHU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Oil & Gas companies, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks worse than 68.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-24), China Petroleum & Chemical's share price is €0.4591. China Petroleum & Chemical's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.05. Hence, China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 8.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CHU' s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03   Med: 3.97   Max: 15.25
Current: 9.88

During the past 13 years, China Petroleum & Chemical's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 15.25. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 3.97.

STU:CHU's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than
68.85% of 716 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.27 vs STU:CHU: 9.88

China Petroleum & Chemical's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.00. Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.05.

During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of China Petroleum & Chemical was 12.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, China Petroleum & Chemical's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year. The lowest was -16.70% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.


China Petroleum & Chemical Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


China Petroleum & Chemical Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.

China Petroleum & Chemical Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

China Petroleum & Chemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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China Petroleum & Chemical Quarterly Data
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STU:CHU vs XOM, CVX: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


China Petroleum & Chemical Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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China Petroleum & Chemical Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Share Price/Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=0.4591/0.052
=8.83

China Petroleum & Chemical's Share Price of today is €0.4591.
China Petroleum & Chemical's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.05.

* 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.

Note: Cash Flow from Operations per share is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average).

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Market Cap/Cash Flow from Operations
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.83 mean?
China Petroleum & Chemical (STU:CHU) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.83 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on China Petroleum & Chemical and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 3.97. Over the past decade, China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 2.03 to 15.25. According to the industry distribution chart, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks #493 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
China Petroleum & Chemical's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.83 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 3.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 15.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.27. China Petroleum & Chemical's value of 8.83 is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks #493 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Petroleum & Chemical has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Petroleum & Chemical's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Petroleum & Chemical ranks #493 out of 716 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places China Petroleum & Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.27. China Petroleum & Chemical's value of 8.83 is 40.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Petroleum & Chemical's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 2.03 to 15.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 6.27, China Petroleum & Chemical has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Oil & Gas companies is 6.27, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Petroleum & Chemical's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.83 is 40.8% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on China Petroleum & Chemical and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Petroleum & Chemical's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.83, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 3.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Petroleum & Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petroleum & Chemical (STU:CHU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.46 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.83, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 40.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.27. China Petroleum & Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Petroleum & Chemical (STU:CHU), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.83 as of Jun. 24, 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 China Petroleum & Chemical (STU:CHU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petroleum & Chemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.46 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46. GuruFocus considers China Petroleum & Chemical to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CHU:

  • Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 8.83 (122% above median its 10-year median of 3.97)
  • GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.46 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#493 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CHU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Petroleum & Chemical Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 22 Chaoyangmen North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100728
China Petroleum & Chemical, or Sinopec, is one of China's national oil companies and one of Asian's largest integrated oil companies in revenue. Its income is derived primarily from refining and marketing of oil products and petrochemical production. Sinopec has China's largest petrol station network with over 30,000 stations and enjoys a significant market share in petrochemicals. Established in 2000 by China Petrochemical Corporation, a stateowned enterprise and majority shareholder, the company also owns oil and gas assets in Shandong and Sichuan provinces. It has a smaller global upstream presence than its peers, PetroChina and CNOOC. In 2025, Sinopec's production of oil and gas equivalent was 525.28 million barrels. The firm also processed 250.33 million metric tons of crude oil.
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