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) operates in the Energy sector, specifically within the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing industry. The company generates revenue through the product-sale model, focusing on activities related to oil and gas refining and marketing. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the description is limited to its industry classification and general business activity.
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC.NS) operates in the Energy sector, specifically within the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing industry. The company generates revenue through the product-sale model, focusing on activities related to oil and gas refining and marketing. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the description is limited to its industry classification and general business activity.
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.
- 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-assistedThe company's cash conversion ratio of 9.05 is rated best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 1.12.
Analysts project 23.5% upside potential, with a mean price target of 304.0 versus the current market price of 246.25.
Revenue demonstrated strong historical growth with a 16.5% compound annual growth rate over the four-year period ending FY2025.
The company carries a high credit risk flag, indicating significant concerns regarding its ability to meet debt obligations.
Long-term debt increased to 1.88 trillion INR in FY2025, reflecting a rising leverage burden despite stable revenue.
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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| 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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- Arun Kumar SinghChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer