BPCL: A revisit to recent global acquisitions in fuel retail
(BPCL IN, Mkt Cap USD15.7b, CMP INR519, TP INR533, 3% Upside, Neutral)
The possible strategic divestment of oil marketing companies (OMCs) to private parties is generally filled with fantasies of rich valuations. After all, a stake in any of the OMCs provides the buyer ready access to the third largest and one of the fastest growing petroleum markets globally. In our recent report, we analyzed various valuation methodologies for BPCL, to arrive at a target price range of INR518-593/share.
In this note, we reiterate the same and maintain neutral on the stock due to several complexities involved.
India – Third largest and one of the fastest growing petroleum markets
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