Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) is a state-owned enterprise engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas, generating revenue primarily through the sale of hydrocarbons and related products.
Business. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC.NS) is an energy company engaged in the oil and gas refining and marketing industry. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, generating revenue through the sale of products. It is headquartered in India and is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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Pre-earnings brief
This is the first analysis for Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC.NS), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be identified from recent data comparisons. The company currently maintains a presence with 19 analysts covering its stock, providing a baseline for market observation. However, the data indicates zero index membership and zero top holders recorded in the current snapshot, alongside a single officer count, which outlines the basic structural footprint of the entity in this initial review. News activity has been sparse over the observed period. Dispatch counts were zero for most days between late June and mid-July 2026, with only isolated instances of activity: one dispatch on June 29 and two on July 10. No sentiment data is available for these dispatches, and the overall volume remains low. Given the absence of material changes and limited recent news flow, the significance of this initial profile lies in establishing a baseline for future monitoring. Investors and analysts will need to wait for subsequent data points to identify trends or deviations from this starting position.
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Synthesis
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC.NS) is an energy company engaged in the oil and gas refining and marketing industry. The firm operates within the fossil fuels sector, generating revenue through the sale of products. It is headquartered in India and is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
ONGC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.83, suggesting that its current liabilities exceed its current assets. Despite holding INR 418.32 billion in cash and equivalents, the firm's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
Profitability metrics for ONGC show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.22% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.47%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing sector, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.
Geographically, ONGC's revenue is primarily concentrated in India, with limited exposure to international markets. The firm's operations are heavily dependent on domestic demand and government policy, which introduces a degree of regulatory and market concentration risk. No material revenue is disclosed from international segments, and the company's exposure to global oil price volatility is primarily through domestic pricing mechanisms.
ONGC's growth trajectory is influenced by its capital expenditure and operating cash flow. The company reported a capital expenditure of INR 52.12 billion and an operating cash flow of INR 98.85 billion in the latest period. While the firm is generating positive cash flow, the capital outlay suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure and exploration. Analysts project a mixed outlook for the next fiscal year, with revenue growth expected to remain modest due to regulatory constraints and market saturation.
Risk factors for ONGC include liquidity constraints, as highlighted by the negative net cash position after debt. The firm's dilution potential is currently low, with no significant share issuance or dilutive events reported in the latest financials. However, the company's reliance on government policy and domestic demand introduces regulatory and market risks that could affect its long-term performance.
Recent events include the release of the latest financial report, which disclosed the firm's operating and capital performance. No major regulatory changes or significant market disruptions were reported in the latest filings. The company's management has emphasized cost optimization and exploration efficiency in recent investor communications, signaling a focus on improving operational margins.
This is the first analysis for Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC.NS), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be identified from recent data comparisons. The company currently maintains a presence with 19 analysts covering its stock, providing a baseline for market observation. However, the data indicates zero index membership and zero top holders recorded in the current snapshot, alongside a single officer count, which outlines the basic structural footprint of the entity in this initial review. News activity has been sparse over the observed period. Dispatch counts were zero for most days between late June and mid-July 2026, with only isolated instances of activity: one dispatch on June 29 and two on July 10. No sentiment data is available for these dispatches, and the overall volume remains low. Given the absence of material changes and limited recent news flow, the significance of this initial profile lies in establishing a baseline for future monitoring. Investors and analysts will need to wait for subsequent data points to identify trends or deviations from this starting position.
- ONGC's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56 and current ratio of 0.83 indicate a moderate debt load and potential liquidity constraints.
- The company's ROE of 3.22% and ROA of 1.47% are below industry medians, suggesting underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in India, with limited international exposure, increasing regulatory and market concentration risk.
- ONGC's capital expenditure and operating cash flow suggest ongoing investment and positive cash generation, but growth is expected to remain modest.
- The firm's liquidity risk is medium, and dilution potential is currently low, though regulatory and market risks remain elevated.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 23.5% upside to a mean price target of 304.0, reflecting strong consensus buy recommendations from 31 analysts.
Revenue grew at a 16.5% CAGR over four years, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion despite recent quarterly fluctuations.
Cash conversion ratio of 9.05 is best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 1.05, highlighting exceptional cash generation capability.
The company carries a high credit risk flag, suggesting potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations or maintaining creditworthiness.
Long-term debt increased to 1.91 trillion INR in FY2024, reflecting a rising leverage burden amidst declining profitability metrics.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue INR 1.67T, +0,1% YoY; Operating income +5,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.67T, +0,1% YoY
- ▍Operating income +5,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +16,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.0%
Revenue INR 1.58T, −0,9% YoY; Operating income +40,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.58T, −0,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +40,1% YoY
- ▍Net income +5,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.8%
Revenue INR 1.63T, −3,5% YoY; Operating income +24,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.63T, −3,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +24,2% YoY
- ▍Net income −1,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.0%
Revenue INR 1.71T, −3,4% YoY; Operating income +1,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.71T, −3,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +1,6% YoY
- ▍Net income −32,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 4.3%
Revenue INR 1.67T; Operating income INR 151.80B.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.67T
- ▍Operating income INR 151.80B
- ▍Net margin 5.1%
Revenue INR 1.59T; Operating income INR 123.08B.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.59T
- ▍Operating income INR 123.08B
- ▍Net margin 6.4%
Revenue INR 1.77T; Operating income INR 126.88B.
- ▍Revenue INR 1.77T
- ▍Operating income INR 126.88B
- ▍Net margin 6.2%
Revenue INR 6.63T, +1,6% YoY; Operating income −23,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 6.63T, +1,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income −23,1% YoY
- ▍Net income −26,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −98,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.5%
Revenue INR 6.53T, −4,6% YoY; Operating income +59,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 6.53T, −4,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income +59,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +33,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +353,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.5%
Revenue INR 6.85T, +28,8% YoY; Operating income −12,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 6.85T, +28,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income −12,1% YoY
- ▍Net income −19,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −148,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.4%
Revenue INR 5.32T, +47,5% YoY; Operating income +104,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue INR 5.32T, +47,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +104,1% YoY
- ▍Net income +179,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +9 859,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 8.6%
Revenue INR 3.60T; Operating income INR 250.57B.
- ▍Revenue INR 3.60T
- ▍Operating income INR 250.57B
- ▍Net margin 4.5%
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 34,43 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 6,33T INR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 649,1B INR |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Physical assets
21 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. NEGI | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| B.S. NEGI | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Manager |
| COLONEL S.P.WAHI | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| K.D. MALAVIYA | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| L.J. JOHNSON | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| MOPU SAGAR SAMRAT | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| MOPU SAGAR SAMRAT | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Manager |
| N.B. PRASAD | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| P.R.NAYAK | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Manager |
| P.R.NAYAK | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| P.T. VENUGOPAL | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea, India | Registered owner |
| P.T. VENUGOPAL | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea, India | Manager |
| SAGAR BHUSHAN | Vessel | — | West Indian Ocean, India | Manager |
| SAGAR BHUSHAN | Vessel | — | West Indian Ocean, India | Registered owner |
| SAGAR VIJAY | Vessel | — | West Indian Ocean, India | Manager |
| SAGAR VIJAY | Vessel | — | West Indian Ocean, India | Registered owner |
| SAMUDRA NIDHI | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| SAMUDRA PRABHA | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| SAMUDRA SEVAK | Vessel | — | Arabian Sea | Registered owner |
| SINDHU-6 | Vessel | — | — | Registered owner |
| Tatipaka (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited) | Refinery | Oil / Oil Products | India | Shareholder |
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- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
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Leadership
- Arun Kumar SinghChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer