NTPC Limited (IN:NTPC)
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NTPC Stock Chart & Stats
₹352.00
-₹3.20(-0.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹352.00
-₹3.20(-0.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹315.55 - ₹397.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.99M
Average Volume (3M)478.43K
Market Cap
₹3.81T
Enterprise Value₹6.29T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹80.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹2.55T
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
May 15, 2026EPS Estimate
6.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.36
Shares Outstanding9,696,666,000
10 Day Avg. Volume419,056
30 Day Avg. Volume478,429
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.16
Price to Book (P/B)1.85
Price to Sales (P/S)1.81
P/FCF Ratio37.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹413.80Price Target Upside17.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)26.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹2.10T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthNTPC’s multi-year revenue expansion and a 6% year-over-year increase to 2025 reflect enduring demand for bulk power and contract coverage. Consistent top-line growth supports scale economics, capacity utilization, and long-term investment in generation and renewables, strengthening earnings resilience.
Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow (₹504bn) and positive free cash flow indicate persistent ability to fund capex, service debt, and invest in renewables. Reliable cash conversion supports capital allocation flexibility and makes long-term project financing and dividend policies more sustainable.
Margin ImprovementMaterial margin expansion to a 43.1% gross margin and 12.45% net margin signals structural operating efficiency gains across generation and cost management. Higher sustainable margins enhance free cash flow potential and provide buffer versus fuel cost volatility and regulatory adjustments.
Bears Say
LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of ~1.36 indicates meaningful leverage to fund large-capital generation and transmission assets. While managed, elevated leverage amplifies interest and refinancing risk, constraining financial flexibility for big renewables investments or prolonged cash flow shocks.
FCF VariabilityObserved declines and variability in free cash flow point to sensitivity of FCF to capex timing, working capital swings, and fuel cost pass-through lags. Persistent FCF volatility can limit discretionary investment, slow deleveraging, and complicate reliable dividend and reinvestment planning.
Fuel & Regulatory ExposureNTPC’s earnings are structurally tied to fuel supply, logistics and tariff frameworks. Coal/gas shortages, transport bottlenecks, or adverse regulatory rulings can erode margins or delay cost pass-through, creating sustained operational and cashflow risk despite strong underlying demand for power.
NTPC Limited News
NTPC FAQ
What was NTPC Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
NTPC Limited lowest stock price was ₹315.55 and its highest was ₹397.20 in the past 12 months.
What is NTPC Limited’s market cap?
NTPC Limited’s market cap is ₹3.81T.
When is NTPC Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
NTPC Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 15, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were NTPC Limited’s earnings last quarter?
NTPC Limited released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ₹5.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹5.39 by -₹0.03.
Is NTPC Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NTPC Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NTPC Limited pay dividends?
NTPC Limited pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹2.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.66%. See more information on NTPC Limited dividends here
What is NTPC Limited’s EPS estimate?
NTPC Limited’s EPS estimate is 6.92.
How many shares outstanding does NTPC Limited have?
NTPC Limited has 9,696,666,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to NTPC Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NTPC Limited reported an EPS of ₹5.36 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹5.39. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.642%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NTPC Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:NTPC
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Company Description
NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited generates and sells bulk power to state power utilities in India. It operates in two segments, Generation of Energy and Others. The company generates power from coal, gas, liquid fuel, hydro, solar, nuclear, wind, thermal, and renewable energy sources. It also offers consultancy, project management, and supervision services. In addition, the company is involved in the energy trading, oil and gas exploration, and coal mining activities. Further, it sells electricity to private DISCOMs operating in various states. As of August 5, 2022, the company had an installed capacity of 54818 megawatt (MW) and commercial capacity of 69183 MW. NTPC Limited was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
NTPC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹413.80
▲(17.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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