Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric

NTPC Limited primarily engages in the generation and sale of bulk power to state power utilities in India. It operates through 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 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, the company sells electricity to private DISCOMs operating in various states. NTPC Limited was incorporated in 1975 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for NTPC
Revenue projections for NTPC

NTPC's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.867000
forwardPE 12.514124
debtToEquity 127.753000
earningsGrowth -0.039000
revenueGrowth 0.002000
grossMargins 0.446930
operatingMargins 0.178630
trailingEps 18.690000
forwardEps 26.905600

NTPC Limited's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
NTPC's high debt-to-equity ratio signals that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests NTPC may be relying more on debt than equity to finance its operations, which could expose the company to greater financial risk in challenging economic conditions.
NTPC Limited's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
NTPC Limited's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is struggling to cover its production and operating costs, leading to losses. This reflects a weakened financial state and potential difficulties in sustaining profitability.
NTPC's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for NTPC
Price projections for NTPC

NTPC's price projections have been gradually revised upward, reflecting increased confidence in the company's future performance. This trend suggests analysts expect NTPC to achieve greater success in the coming periods.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NTPC
Recommendations trend for NTPC


NTPC has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, signaling strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This positive outlook might drive investors to view NTPC as an attractive option for their portfolios, positioning the company as a stable and profitable investment choice.