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What is your
petrol pump
actually worth?
India's only petrol pump valuation tool built on a three-method blended approach — Income, Asset, and Market Comparable. Get a realistic, defensible valuation in minutes.
💰 Income Method
🏗️ Asset Method
📈 Market Comparable
⚖️ Blended Output
🔓 Free after registration · No credit card · Results in 5 minutes
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Valuation methods blended
500+
Pump valuations completed
15+
Years of market data
Free
After registration
Key Multipliers
Revenue multiple
0.8×
EBITDA multiple
4.2×
Asset premium
+12%
OMC lock-in disc.
−5%
Sarnath Fuel Station
IOCL · Varanasi, UP · Highway location
Sample Report
Blended Valuation (Weighted Average)
₹2.85 Cr
Range: ₹2.60 Cr — ₹3.10 Cr
High Confidence · 3-method blend
Valuation by Method
Income Method
₹3.10 Cr
40%
Asset Method
₹2.55 Cr
35%
Market Comparable
₹2.80 Cr
25%
18,400 L
Avg daily volume
₹84,200
Monthly net profit
4.1 yrs
Payback period
12.8%
Net ROI
Who Uses This
Four situations where you need a pump valuation
Whether you are buying, selling, borrowing, or simply curious — knowing your pump's real value changes every negotiation.
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Selling Your Pump
Know your pump's fair market value before you list it. Most dealers either undersell (leaving lakhs on the table) or overprice (and find no buyers).
Avoid underselling
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Buying a Pump
Before making an offer on someone else's pump, verify that the asking price is justified by actual revenue, assets, and comparable sales in the area.
Negotiate with data
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Bank Loan / Mortgage
Banks need a formal valuation to sanction loans against your petrol pump. A proper three-method valuation is more credible than a simple asset list.
Strengthen loan case
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Partnership / Succession
Bringing in a partner, settling a family inheritance, or transferring the dealership to the next generation — all require a defensible, fair valuation.
Fair & documented
The Methodology
Three methods. One blended answer.
No single method captures the full picture. PPG's calculator uses all three and weights them based on your pump's specific situation.
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💰
Income Method
40% weight — primary method
Values your pump based on the income it generates. Uses your net monthly profit, applies an industry-standard capitalisation rate, and accounts for growth trend and OMC commission structure.
Inputs used
Monthly net profit (avg 12 months)
Revenue growth trend (YoY)
OMC commission per litre
Non-fuel income (lubes, etc.)
Capitalisation rate (10–14%)
40% weight
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Asset Method
35% weight — floor value
Values your pump based on what it owns — land, building, dispensers, underground tanks, and other fixed assets. Depreciation is applied to movable assets while land and building appreciate.
Inputs used
Land value (own / leased)
Building & canopy value
Underground storage tanks
Dispensers (age & condition)
Goodwill & dealership licence
35% weight
03
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Market Comparable
25% weight — reality check
Compares your pump against actual pump sales in your region and category — highway vs urban vs rural, volume bracket, and OMC. Anchors the valuation to what the market actually pays.
Inputs used
Location type (highway/urban/rural)
Daily volume bracket (KL/day)
OMC (IOCL/BPCL/HPCL)
State / region adjustment
PPG database of past pump sales
25% weight
📄 Sample Output
A real valuation report — what you get after registering
This is a sample report for a fictional pump. Register free to run the calculator with your own pump's numbers.
Petrol Pump Valuation Report
Sarnath Fuel Station · IOCL Dealer · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Date: 7 September 2025 · Prepared by PetrolPump Guru
PetrolPump Guru
petrolpumpguru.com
petrolpumpguru.com
Blended Valuation (3-Method Weighted)
₹2.85 Cr
Realistic range: ₹2.60 Cr — ₹3.10 Cr
High Confidence
Based on 12-month avg revenue
and 15+ comparable sales
Pump Profile
OMC
Indian Oil (IOCL)
Location Type
Highway
State
Uttar Pradesh
Daily Volume
18,400 Litres
Dispensers
6 (4 petrol, 2 diesel)
Land Status
Own (freehold)
Monthly Net Profit
₹84,200
Non-Fuel Revenue
₹12,400/month
Dealership Age
11 years
Valuation by Method
| Method | Valuation | Weight | Weighted Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Method Primary | ₹3.10 Cr | 40% | ₹1.24 Cr |
| Asset Method Floor | ₹2.55 Cr | 35% | ₹0.89 Cr |
| Market Comparable Check | ₹2.80 Cr | 25% | ₹0.70 Cr |
| Blended Valuation | Weighted average | ₹2.83 Cr → ₹2.85 Cr | |
Value Drivers — What's Helping & What's Hurting
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Highway location premium (+18%)
Highway pumps command a significant premium over urban pumps due to captive traffic and higher diesel volumes.
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Freehold land (+22%)
Own land significantly increases the asset method valuation and removes OMC transfer risk for the buyer.
✅
Non-fuel revenue (+8%)
Lube and ATM revenue of ₹12,400/month adds income stream diversity that buyers value positively.
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Ageing dispensers (−6%)
3 of 6 dispensers are 8+ years old. Buyer will likely need to invest ₹8–12L in replacements within 2 years.
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Flat volume growth (−4%)
Volume has grown only 2% YoY over 3 years. Industry average is 6–8%. Limits income method premium.
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Clean compliance record (+5%)
All 20 licences current, no PESO violations in 3 years. Clean record reduces buyer's perceived risk.
Risk Assessment & Recommendations
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OMC Transfer Risk: Buyer must get IOCL approval for dealership transfer. Process takes 3–6 months and is not guaranteed. This is a standard risk in all pump transactions.
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Land Title: Freehold land title is clean — no encumbrances or disputes noted. Highest-quality asset for this pump.
Full Analysis — Negotiation Guide & Comparable Sales
Comparable Sale #1
IOCL Highway pump · Varanasi district
18,200 L/day · Sold for ₹2.92 Cr in Q1 2025
Comparable Sale #2
IOCL Highway pump · Prayagraj district
17,800 L/day · Sold for ₹2.78 Cr in Q4 2024
Negotiation Guide
Recommended opening ask: ₹3.10 Cr · Walk-away floor: ₹2.60 Cr · Key negotiation points: dispenser replacement provision, OMC transfer indemnity clause...
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Comparable sales data, negotiation guide, and full risk report — free after registration.
⚠️ This is a sample report for illustrative purposes. Actual valuations depend on your pump's specific data. PetrolPump Guru's valuation calculator provides indicative values for reference purposes and does not constitute a formal valuation for legal or financial transactions. For bank loans and legal transfers, a certified valuer's report may be required.
What Drives Value
The factors that make or break a pump valuation
Understanding these factors helps you maximise your pump's value before selling — or spot risks before buying.
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Value-Adding Factors
🛣️
Highway location
Highway pumps command 15–25% premium over urban pumps of the same volume due to captive diesel traffic and growth potential.
High impact +15–25%
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Freehold land ownership
Pump on own land is 20–30% more valuable than leased land. Eliminates OMC's land reclaim risk for the buyer.
High impact +20–30%
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Strong revenue growth trend
A pump growing 8%+ annually gets a higher income method multiple than a flat-volume pump. Even 3 years of data matters.
Medium impact +8–15%
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Non-fuel revenue streams
Lubes, ATM, car wash, convenience store — income diversification reduces buyer's risk and increases valuation.
Medium impact +5–12%
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Clean compliance record
No PESO violations, all licences current, clean OMC audit history — reduces perceived risk for buyers and banks.
Moderate impact +3–7%
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Value-Reducing Factors
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Ageing or poor-condition dispensers
Dispensers older than 8 years need replacement soon. Buyers discount valuation by ₹6–12L per old dispenser expected to fail.
Medium impact −5–10%
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Flat or declining volume
A pump that hasn't grown volume in 3+ years signals market saturation or operational problems. Caps the income method significantly.
High impact −10–20%
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Pending compliance violations
PESO violations, pending GST dues, or expired licences reduce valuation and may block OMC transfer approval entirely.
High impact −8–15%
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Leased or disputed land
Land lease with less than 10 years remaining, or any title dispute, significantly reduces asset method and buyer confidence.
High impact −15–25%
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High staff turnover / poor records
Inability to show clean shift records, recurring staff pilferage, or no financial books reduces buyer trust and negotiating position.
Medium impact −5–10%
How Dealers Use It
Real situations. Real decisions.
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🤝
Before entering negotiations
A dealer in Rajasthan was offered ₹1.8 Cr for his pump. PPG's valuation showed ₹2.4 Cr as the fair value. He walked away from the first offer and eventually sold for ₹2.2 Cr.
Know your number before anyone else makes an offer. Every lakh matters in a pump transaction.
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Loan application support
A pump owner in Maharashtra needed a ₹50L working capital loan. The bank asked for a pump valuation. PPG's report showed ₹1.6 Cr asset value — loan was sanctioned in 3 weeks.
Banks respond better to a structured three-method report than an informal estimate from a local broker.
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Family succession planning
A dealer in Punjab wanted to split the pump business fairly between two sons. PPG's valuation gave them a documented, neutral number to base the division on — avoiding a family dispute.
An independent, documented valuation is the only fair basis for succession or partnership discussions.
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valuation now.
The Pump Valuation Calculator is live on the website — free after registration. Enter your pump's data and get a full three-method report in under 5 minutes.
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Full three-method calculation — Income, Asset, and Market Comparable
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Blended valuation with range — realistic floor and ceiling
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Value driver analysis — what's helping and hurting your value
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Comparable sales data — real pump transactions in your region
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Negotiation guide — opening ask, walk-away floor, key terms
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Printable PDF report — for bank submission or buyer meetings
💡 For a formal valuation for legal transactions (court cases, OMC transfer disputes), our Expert Services team can prepare a certified valuation report — ask us about this after registering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about pump valuation
Is this valuation accepted by banks? +
PPG's valuation report is designed to support loan applications and gives banks a credible, structured basis for assessment. However, some banks require a certified valuer registered with the bank's approved panel. Ask us about our Expert Services certified valuation option for formal requirements.
How accurate is the three-method calculation? +
The blended valuation is indicative — it gives you a defensible range based on your inputs and our database of comparable pump sales. Accuracy depends on the quality of data you enter. Pumps with 12+ months of clean financial records get the most accurate output.
My pump is on leased government land — can I still get a valuation? +
Yes. The calculator handles all land types — freehold, leased, government land, private lease. Land type is factored into the asset method automatically. Leased land valuations will be lower than freehold but still provide useful indicative numbers.
What data do I need to enter for the calculation? +
The basic calculation needs: average monthly net profit, daily fuel volume, number and age of dispensers, land ownership type, and location type (highway/urban/rural). Optional inputs like non-fuel revenue, OMC incentives, and asset replacement schedule improve accuracy.
Can I use this if I'm buying — not selling — a pump? +
Absolutely. Enter the data from the seller's pump (ask for their monthly revenue, daily volume, and asset details) and the calculator gives you an independent view of what it is actually worth — so you know whether the asking price is fair, high, or low.
Is my pump's financial data kept private? +
Yes. All data you enter is private to your account. PPG uses aggregated, anonymised data to build the comparable sales database — your specific pump's numbers are never shared with any third party.