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

With NTPC Limited's revenues expected to fall below the previous year's, investors are likely to approach the stock with caution. Declining revenues can negatively affect profitability, which makes it harder for the company to maintain investor confidence and perform well in the market.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.825000
forwardPE 14.072852
debtToEquity 118.127000
earningsGrowth -0.016000
revenueGrowth 0.080000
grossMargins 0.475720
operatingMargins 0.184280
trailingEps 30.440000
forwardEps 28.292060

NTPC'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 Limited's elevated debt-to-equity ratio shows that the company is relying heavily on debt to fund its activities. This high leverage can amplify returns but also heightens financial risks if cash flow becomes constrained.
NTPC'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 point to losses in both production and operations. This suggests the company is facing financial challenges and may need to address cost management or improve revenue generation.
With NTPC's forward EPS lower than its trailing EPS, the company is expected to experience a drop in profitability. This suggests a potential slowdown in financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NTPC
Price projections for NTPC

NTPC's price projections have gradually increased over time, indicating that analysts are becoming more optimistic about the company's prospects. This suggests confidence in NTPC's ability to achieve future growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NTPC
Recommendations trend for NTPC


NTPC Limited has garnered a buy bias from analysts recently, suggesting the stock is a good investment opportunity. This may lead to increased investor interest, as NTPC Limited is seen as a reliable place to park money for those looking to benefit from potential market gains and company growth.