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

Investors may react cautiously to news that NTPC's revenues are forecasted to be lower than last year's. Such declines are likely to have a negative effect on the company's bottom line, which can lead to concerns about profitability and hinder investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.921000
forwardPE 12.409287
debtToEquity 130.856000
earningsGrowth 0.234000
revenueGrowth 0.046000
grossMargins 0.431100
operatingMargins 0.202490
trailingEps 20.350000
forwardEps 24.090000

NTPC Limited's Forward PE ratio suggests that the stock is priced appropriately in relation to its earnings. Not being overpriced, it offers room for growth, signaling potential upside for investors looking for a stock with reasonable valuation and growth potential.
NTPC Limited's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates significant leverage, meaning the company has more debt compared to its equity. While this can accelerate growth, it also increases financial risk if revenue or profits decline.
NTPC's positive gross and operating margins reflect strong profitability and operational efficiency. These metrics indicate the company's ability to control costs while maintaining healthy revenue, contributing to its solid financial performance.
NTPC's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to improve its profitability this financial year. This reflects growing confidence in NTPC's earnings potential, with forecasts indicating better financial performance than in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NTPC
Price projections for NTPC

NTPC Limited'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 Limited's ability to achieve future growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NTPC
Recommendations trend for NTPC


The analysts' recent buy bias for NTPC indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage more investors to view NTPC as a worthwhile investment, positioning the company as a top choice for those seeking financial security and long-term growth opportunities.