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 0.867000
forwardPE 12.007541
debtToEquity 127.753000
earningsGrowth -0.039000
revenueGrowth 0.002000
grossMargins 0.446930
operatingMargins 0.178630
trailingEps 18.700000
forwardEps 24.090000

NTPC's Forward PE being in a reasonable range suggests the stock is fairly priced based on its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, leaving room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking opportunities for future value appreciation.
NTPC Limited's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests the company is highly leveraged, meaning it has significant debt compared to equity. This can be risky, particularly if NTPC Limited's cash flow or profits decrease, making it harder to meet debt obligations.
NTPC's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits. This negative trend could indicate that the company is struggling to maintain its financial performance and may face challenges ahead.
NTPC's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is not generating profit from either production or day-to-day operations. This could suggest cost overruns or declining revenue, impacting its financial stability.
With a forward EPS greater than its trailing EPS, NTPC is expected to see higher profitability this year. The forecasted increase in earnings reflects optimism about the company's financial growth and potential for improved performance over the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NTPC
Price projections for NTPC

The price of NTPC has repeatedly been close to the lower limit of price projections. This trend suggests that the stock may be underperforming, raising concerns among investors about future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NTPC
Recommendations trend for NTPC


NTPC has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view NTPC as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.