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 projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

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's Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
NTPC'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's cash flow or profits decrease, making it harder to meet debt obligations.
NTPC Limited's low earnings and revenue growth highlight potential profit shrinkage. This suggests that the company may struggle to maintain its financial performance, raising concerns about its future profitability.
NTPC's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unprofitable, struggling to cover its production and operational costs. This reflects potential weaknesses in cost management or declining sales performance.
NTPC Limited's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to see an increase in profitability this year. This points to positive growth, indicating that NTPC Limited is projected to improve its financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NTPC
Price projections for NTPC

Price projections for NTPC have gradually risen over time, signaling increased optimism about the company's future prospects. This steady upward revision reflects growing confidence in NTPC's market potential.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NTPC
Recommendations trend for NTPC


A recent buy bias from analysts toward NTPC indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage investors to park their money in NTPC, viewing it as a stable and potentially rewarding investment opportunity with promising long-term growth prospects.