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NHPC Ltd

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Op margin
45,2 %
ROE
0,9 %
Net margin
18,9 %
Debt / equity
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About

NHPC Ltd is an Indian electric utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, primarily through hydroelectric and thermal power projects.

Business. NHPC Ltd (NHPC.NS) is an electric utilities company operating within the broader utilities sector. The firm generates service revenue and is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of utility services.

Classification92 %
SectorUtilities
IndustryElectric Utilities
ActivityUtilities
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY8 analysts
5 buy1 hold2 sell
Avg 12m price target86,71

Analyst recommendations

8 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy5
Hold1
Sell2
12-month price target
86,71
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
8 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
0,9 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • ENERGYAnand Rathi strategist picks NHPC, Zydus for Monday accumulation2026-08-02
  • ENERGYTunnel collapse at Indian hydroelectric project kills 10, traps 152026-07-21
  • ENERGYIndian equities extend rally as strategists highlight sub-₹100 picks2026-07-19
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    Analysis

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    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for NHPC Ltd (NHPC.NS) based on the provided facts. The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent shifts in performance or sentiment. Consequently, no specific events, numbers, dates, or ratings can be asserted as having changed. The available information does not support any claims regarding operational updates, financial adjustments, or market movements for the company during the specified period. The company profile shows coverage by seven analysts, but there are no recorded officer counts, index memberships, or top holder details available in the current dataset. This lack of granular data prevents a detailed assessment of corporate governance or ownership structure changes. In summary, the absence of signal data and material changes means there is no new information to synthesize regarding NHPC Ltd's recent trajectory. Investors should note that the current snapshot provides a baseline rather than a comparative update, with no actionable developments identified in the source documents.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-19

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    NHPC Ltd (NHPC.NS) is an electric utilities company operating within the broader utilities sector. The firm generates service revenue and is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of utility services.

    Classification92 %
    SectorUtilities
    IndustryElectric Utilities
    ActivityUtilities
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    NHPC Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, indicating a relatively balanced capital structure. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.27, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited surplus. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.

    In terms of profitability, NHPC Ltd's return on equity (ROE) is 0.92%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 0.39%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the electric utilities industry. The company's operating income of INR 8.52 billion and net income of INR 3.57 billion reflect a modest profit margin, which is in line with the industry's capital-intensive nature.

    Geographically, NHPC Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in India, with no significant international exposure disclosed in the available data. The company's operations are spread across various states, with a focus on hydroelectric and thermal power generation. The lack of detailed segment breakdowns in the financial data limits the ability to assess the performance of individual business lines.

    The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a revenue of INR 18.87 billion in the latest reporting period. While the company has a positive operating cash flow of INR 72.52 billion, its capital expenditures of INR 69.69 billion indicate a significant investment in infrastructure. The outlook for the current fiscal year suggests a continuation of this capital-intensive strategy, with no significant revenue growth expected in the near term.

    Risk factors for NHPC Ltd include medium liquidity risk and low dilution potential. The company's debt load and capital expenditure requirements pose a moderate risk to its financial flexibility. Additionally, the company's reliance on government contracts and regulatory approvals for new projects introduces operational and regulatory risks. The risk assessment indicates that dilution is unlikely in the near term, with no significant share issuance expected.

    Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company's management has not disclosed any major new projects or strategic shifts in the latest investor communications. Analysts have provided a mean price target of INR 86.71, with a median of INR 85.00, reflecting a generally positive but cautious outlook.

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for NHPC Ltd (NHPC.NS) based on the provided facts. The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent shifts in performance or sentiment. Consequently, no specific events, numbers, dates, or ratings can be asserted as having changed. The available information does not support any claims regarding operational updates, financial adjustments, or market movements for the company during the specified period. The company profile shows coverage by seven analysts, but there are no recorded officer counts, index memberships, or top holder details available in the current dataset. This lack of granular data prevents a detailed assessment of corporate governance or ownership structure changes. In summary, the absence of signal data and material changes means there is no new information to synthesize regarding NHPC Ltd's recent trajectory. Investors should note that the current snapshot provides a baseline rather than a comparative update, with no actionable developments identified in the source documents.

    Key takeaways
    • NHPC Ltd has a balanced capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84.
    • The company's profitability metrics, ROE and ROA, are below typical industry benchmarks.
    • Revenue is primarily concentrated in India, with no significant international exposure.
    • The company's growth is modest, with a focus on capital expenditures for infrastructure.
    • Liquidity risk is moderate, and dilution is unlikely in the near term.
    • Analysts have a cautiously positive outlook, with a mean price target of INR 86.71.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 3

    Analysts project 10.5% upside to a mean price target of 86.71, with eight analysts maintaining a buy recommendation.

    Cash conversion ratio of 20.29 is best-in-class, vastly superior to the 1.65 median across 338 utility peers.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84 is below the 0.75 median for 351 peers, indicating relatively conservative leverage positioning.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Long-term debt surged to 395.6 billion INR in fiscal 2025, reflecting a substantial increase from 233.7 billion in fiscal 2021.

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk, posing potential financial stability concerns for investors.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-02-04
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue INR 22.21B, −2,9% YoY; Operating income −133,8% YoY.

    RevenueINR 22.21B−2,9 % YoY
    Operating income-INR 2.45B−133,8 % YoY
    Net income-INR 9.57B−584,7 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueINR 22.21B
    Gross profitINR 20.95B
    Operating income-INR 2.45B
    Net income-INR 9.57B
    Margins
    Gross margin94.3%
    Operating margin-11.0%
    Net margin-43.1%
    FCF margin
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue INR 22.21BOperating costs INR 24.66BTax INR 7.12BNet income INR 9.57B
    Highlights
    • Revenue INR 22.21B, −2,9% YoY
    • Operating income −133,8% YoY
    • Net income −584,7% YoY
    • Net margin -43.1%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $78,44
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $386.69B
    Net cash
    -$289.38B
    Current ratio
    1.3
    Debt / equity
    0.8
    ROA
    0.4%
    ROE
    0.9%
    Cash conversion
    2029.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -3.7%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    3,91
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    8
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
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    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-22 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate3,91
    Revenueno estimateno estimate130,9B INR
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate53,8B INR
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in INR. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution8 analysts
    Strong buy3
    Buy2
    Hold1
    Sell1
    Strong sell1
    12-month price target$86,71 · Median $85,00
    Low $72,00High $109,00
    Operating income · consensus53,8B INR
    EPS surprise
    −23,6 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −20,7 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$72,00
    Mean$86,71
    Median$85,00
    High$109,00
    Spot$78,44
    +10.5 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin45,2 %Best in class
    Net Margin18,9 %Above P75
    ROE0,9 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-369,3 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,84Below median
    Cash Conv20,29Best in class

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    Physical assets

    78 tracked
    AssetTypeCommodityCountryRole
    Andhra Pradesh (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Andhra Pradesh (NHPC) solar plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Baira Siul hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Bikampur (NHPC) II solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Bikampur (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Bikaner (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Bikaner (NHPC) solar plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Bursar hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Chamera-I hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Chamera-II hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Chamera-III hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Chungar Chal hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Dhauliganga hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Dibang Multipurpose hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Dugar hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Dulhasti-I hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    FDRE-III solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    FDRE-III solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Fatehgarh (NHPC) II solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Fatehgarh (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Ganjam solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Garba Tawaghat hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Gujarat (NHPC) solar plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Jalaun solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Kalpi solar parkPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Kamala hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Karnisar Bhatiyan (NHPC) II solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Karnisar Bhatiyan (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Khavda (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Kirthai-II hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Kishanganga hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Kotli Bhel I A hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Kotli Bhel I B hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Lakhmana wind farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Loktak Downstream hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Loktak hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Mid Manair Dam solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Mirzapur solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    NHPC solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Nimoo Bazgo hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Parbati-II hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Parbati-III hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rajasthan (NHPC) II solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rajasthan (NHPC) III solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rajasthan (NHPC) solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rammam I hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rangit IV hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rangit hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Ratkuriya solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rengali floating solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Rewa power stationPowerPowerIndiaParent
    Rewa power stationPowerCoalIndiaParent
    Rewa power stationPowerCoalIndiaParent
    Rewa power stationPowerPowerIndiaParent
    Shwezaye hydroelectric plantPowerPowerMyanmarRegistered owner
    Sikar solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Subansiri Lower hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Tanakpur hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Tawang-I hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Tawang-II hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Teesta Low Dam-III hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Teesta Low Dam-IV hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Teesta-IV hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Teesta-V hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Teesta-VI hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Upper Subansiri hydroelectric plantPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    West Kallada floating solar farmPowerPowerIndiaRegistered owner
    Tracked physical assets associated with this issuer (operated, managed, or owned).

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    How metrics are computed
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      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
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      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • NHPC Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • NHPC Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
    • NHPC Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28

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    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-19
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
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    2026-02-04 17:09 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue INR 22.21B · Net INR -9.57B
    2025-11-06 16:33 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue INR 33.65B · Net INR 8.39B
    2025-08-12 20:56 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue INR 32.14B · Net INR 8.81B
    2025-05-20 21:46 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue INR 23.47B · Net INR 8.00B
    2025-05-20 21:46 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue INR 103.80B · Net INR 27.29B
    2025-02-07 20:03 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue INR 22.87B · Net INR 1.97B
    2024-11-07 19:03 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue INR 30.52B · Net INR 7.97B
    2024-08-07 19:54 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue INR 26.94B · Net INR 9.35B
    2024-05-17 20:35 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue INR 18.87B · Net INR 3.57B
    2024-05-17 20:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue INR 96.31B · Net INR 32.00B
    2023-05-29 21:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue INR 106.07B · Net INR 39.18B
    2022-05-25 14:19 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue INR 91.89B · Net INR 47.34B
    2021-06-10 18:38 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2021 Revenue INR 96.48B · Net INR 31.60B
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