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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 - ₹414.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.99M
Average Volume (3M)478.43K
Market Cap
₹3.38T
Enterprise Value₹6.08T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹80.54B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹2.71T
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS Estimate
6.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)27.90
Shares Outstanding9,696,666,000
10 Day Avg. Volume419,056
30 Day Avg. Volume478,429
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.86
Price to Book (P/B)1.77
Price to Sales (P/S)1.92
P/FCF Ratio-36.92
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹469.00Price Target Upside33.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)25.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹2.12T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated PPA-backed RevenuesNTPC’s core revenue is anchored in long-term power purchase agreements and regulated tariff frameworks that include availability/fixed charges. That structure supports predictable, contractually-backed cash flows and steady recovery of fixed costs over multi-year horizons.
Scale And Portfolio DiversificationNTPC’s large-scale generation footprint and mix of thermal, growing renewables, and power trading capabilities provide operational scale, fuel and market diversification, and multiple revenue channels—strengthening resilience to single-source disruptions and supporting long-term competitiveness.
Sustained Revenue Growth And Utility MarginsConsistent multi-year revenue expansion and mid-teens operating margins for a regulated utility indicate robust demand, tariff recovery and operating efficiency. These trends support steady equity growth and the company’s ability to fund investments while maintaining utility-level returns.
Bears Say
High Absolute Debt LoadNTPC’s capital-intensive model has driven rising absolute debt, limiting financial flexibility. High debt increases interest and refinancing exposure, constrains discretionary investment, and leaves less room to absorb shocks or accelerate clean-energy transitions without pressure on credit metrics.
Inconsistent Cash Generation; FCF Turned NegativeOperating cash is sizable but uneven and free cash flow turned negative in FY2026, implying heavy capex or working-capital strain. Persistent weak FCF reduces capacity to deleverage, sustain dividends, or self-fund new projects without increased external financing.
Earnings Volatility And Operating Profit WeaknessYear-to-year swings—where net income rose but operating profit declined—signal uneven cost recovery or pass-through timing. For a regulated utility, such volatility hampers predictability of cash flows and complicates long-term planning and returns consistency for investors.
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 ₹414.40 in the past 12 months.
What is NTPC Limited’s market cap?
NTPC Limited’s market cap is ₹3.38T.
When is NTPC Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
NTPC Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were NTPC Limited’s earnings last quarter?
NTPC Limited released its earnings results on May 23, 2026. The company reported ₹9.7 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹6.736 by ₹2.964.
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 6.07.
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 ₹9.7 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹6.736. 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 is an Indian enterprise primarily engaged in the large-scale production and distribution of electricity, supplying power mainly to state-owned utilities across India. Its business operations are categorized into two main segments: "Generation of Energy" and a broader "Other" category. The company employs a diverse range of energy sources for power generation, encompassing conventional options such as coal, gas, and liquid fuels, as well as renewable and cleaner alternatives like hydro, solar, nuclear, wind, and various other thermal technologies. Beyond its core power production, NTPC also provides expert services in consultancy, project management, and supervision. Its additional ventures include participation in energy trading, oil and gas exploration, and coal mining. The company also extends its electricity supply to private distribution companies (DISCOMs) operating throughout various Indian states. As of August 5, 2022, NTPC maintained an impressive installed capacity of 54,818 megawatts (MW) and a commercial capacity reaching 69,183 MW. Established in 1975, NTPC Limited has its corporate headquarters situated in New Delhi, India.
NTPC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹469.00
▲(33.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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