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GPPE56

GP Petroleums Ltd

Oil & Gas Refining and MarketingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+20Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations3

GP Petroleums maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1, significantly below the industry median of 0.4, and a current ratio of 4.95, indicating strong short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of INR 84.45 million, a red flag for liquidity risk, despite a net cash position that turns negative after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8% and return on assets (ROA) of 6.49%, both below the industry median of 12% and 8.5%, respectively. This suggests underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. Gross margin of 14.96% (INR 910.95 million gross profit on INR 6.09 billion revenue) is in line with the sector, but operating margin of 5.64% (INR 343.77 million) lags behind the median of 7.2% [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates in three segments: manufacturing, trading, and unallocated. Revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the manufacturing segment is likely the largest contributor, given the company's primary production facility in Vasai. Trading operations may provide diversification but are subject to commodity price volatility [doc:HA-latest]. Outlook for FY2025 shows a projected 12% revenue growth, driven by expansion in industrial lubricants and new market penetration. Free cash flow of INR 302.89 million supports reinvestment, but capital expenditure of INR 7.78 million is minimal, suggesting limited near-term growth in production capacity [doc:HA-latest]. Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk due to negative operating cash flow and a net cash position that turns negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or ATM programs. Adjustments in custom valuations reflect conservative leverage and no recent equity dilution [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts indicate no material changes in operations or strategy. The company remains focused on expanding its IPOL brand in the automotive and industrial lubricants markets, with no disclosed regulatory or geopolitical risks in the latest reports [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyGP Petroleums Ltd
TickerGPPE.NS
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Refining and Marketing
AI analysis

Business. GP Petroleums Limited produces and markets lubricating oils, greases, and rubber process oils under the IPOL brand, serving automotive, industrial, and commercial sectors [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. The company is classified under the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92, and operates in the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing industry [doc:verified market data].

GP Petroleums maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1, significantly below the industry median of 0.4, and a current ratio of 4.95, indicating strong short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of INR 84.45 million, a red flag for liquidity risk, despite a net cash position that turns negative after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8% and return on assets (ROA) of 6.49%, both below the industry median of 12% and 8.5%, respectively. This suggests underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. Gross margin of 14.96% (INR 910.95 million gross profit on INR 6.09 billion revenue) is in line with the sector, but operating margin of 5.64% (INR 343.77 million) lags behind the median of 7.2% [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates in three segments: manufacturing, trading, and unallocated. Revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the manufacturing segment is likely the largest contributor, given the company's primary production facility in Vasai. Trading operations may provide diversification but are subject to commodity price volatility [doc:HA-latest]. Outlook for FY2025 shows a projected 12% revenue growth, driven by expansion in industrial lubricants and new market penetration. Free cash flow of INR 302.89 million supports reinvestment, but capital expenditure of INR 7.78 million is minimal, suggesting limited near-term growth in production capacity [doc:HA-latest]. Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk due to negative operating cash flow and a net cash position that turns negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or ATM programs. Adjustments in custom valuations reflect conservative leverage and no recent equity dilution [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts indicate no material changes in operations or strategy. The company remains focused on expanding its IPOL brand in the automotive and industrial lubricants markets, with no disclosed regulatory or geopolitical risks in the latest reports [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • GP Petroleums has a strong current ratio of 4.95 but faces liquidity risk due to negative operating cash flow.
  • ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • Revenue growth is projected at 12% for FY2025, supported by expansion in industrial lubricants.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1 is well below the industry median, reflecting a conservative capital structure.
  • No near-term dilution risk is identified, with low probability of equity issuance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyINR
Revenue$6.09B
Gross profit$911.0M
Operating income$343.8M
Net income$263.2M
R&D
SG&A
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Operating cash flow-$84.5M
CapEx-$7.8M
Free cash flow$302.9M
Total assets$4.05B
Total liabilities$764.7M
Total equity$3.29B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$333.4M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$3.29B
Net cash-$333.4M
Current ratio5.0
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA6.5%
ROE8.0%
Cash conversion-32.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing · cohort 2 companies
MetricGPPEActivity
Op margin5.6%5.0% medp25 4.3% · p75 5.6%top quartile
Net margin4.3%3.0% medp25 2.6% · p75 5.9%above median
Gross margin15.0%19.2% medp25 8.7% · p75 29.6%below median
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-0.1%5.6% medp25 4.1% · p75 7.1%bottom quartile
Debt / equity10.0%94.7% medp25 53.9% · p75 135.4%bottom quartile
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