NHPC Limited

NHPC Limited (NHPC) is a mid-cap Power company valued at ₹72,324 crore operating in Power Generation on the NSE and BSE.

Recent price move

NHPC Limited last traded at ₹71.44, modestly down 1.73% on the day.

Recent developments

On 2026-08-06, a Parliament Panel flagged governance lapses at NHPC amid a Rs 1.52 lakh crore expansion plan, urging quicker development of pumped storage projects. On 2026-08-05, NHPC reported Q1 FY27 results with net profit rising to ₹1,113 crore, driven by higher power generation. The same day, NHPC's Q1 PAT jumped 3% YoY to ₹1,096 crore. On 2026-07-22, NHPC was among five F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest, suggesting increased derivatives activity.

Financial performance

The company's business has improved, with annual revenue rising 11.9% and annual net profit growing 23.7%. However, the latest quarter shows revenue rose 18.5% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, while net profit grew only 4.2%, indicating a slowdown in profit growth relative to revenue.

Valuation multiples

The stock trades at 19.1 times earnings, 1.85 times book value. It yields 2.1%.

Things to watch

The company's net profit margin has risen 3.5 percentage points, but return on equity remains low at 9.1%. Promoter holding fell by 6.01 percentage points in the latest quarter, and the stock is 17.2% below its 52-week high. The recent governance issues flagged by the Parliament Panel could affect project development and operational efficiency.

Where it stands

NHPC's annual revenue and net profit have grown, but profit growth has slowed in the latest quarter. The company's net profit margin has improved, but return on equity remains weak. Promoter holding has declined, and the stock is trading below its 52-week high. The recent governance concerns may impact its expansion plans and operational performance.

Summarised by DocStoX's model on 2026-10-10 from company filings, exchange data and news. This is a factual summary, not a rating or a recommendation. Informational only, not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.