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 indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.00000
forwardPE 12.28809
debtToEquity 130.85600
earningsGrowth 0.09700
revenueGrowth -0.03000
grossMargins 0.44238
operatingMargins 0.16983
trailingEps 18.21000
forwardEps 24.09000

NTPC's Forward PE being in a good range suggests that its stock price is aligned well with earnings. The stock is not considered overpriced, offering room for future growth, which makes it an appealing investment opportunity with the potential for value appreciation.
NTPC's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects substantial leverage, meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This could increase financial risk, particularly in times of economic uncertainty or if the company's profitability declines.
NTPC's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates potential profit shrinkage. This downward trend could be a sign of weakening financial health, signaling challenges for the company's future profitability.
NTPC's negative gross and operating margins indicate the company is operating at a loss, unable to generate profit from its core business activities. This suggests financial strain and potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
NTPC's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS implies that the company is projected to be more profitable this year. This suggests an improvement in financial performance, with analysts expecting NTPC to generate stronger earnings compared to the previous financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NTPC
Price projections for NTPC

Price projections for NTPC Limited have consistently been revised upward, suggesting that analysts are increasingly optimistic about the company's performance. This trend reflects a positive outlook for NTPC Limited's future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NTPC
Recommendations trend for NTPC


Recent analysis shows a strong buy bias for NTPC, encouraging investors to view it as a solid investment option. The positive sentiment surrounding NTPC suggests it could be an attractive place to allocate funds, motivating potential investors to consider the stock as a valuable part of their portfolio.