NTPC Limited

NTPC Limited (NTPC) is a large-cap Power company valued at ₹3.07 lakh crore operating in Power Generation on the NSE and BSE.

Recent price move

NTPC Limited last traded at ₹315.15, modestly up 0.16% on the day.

Recent developments

On 2026-10-01, NTPC reported a 12.93% rise in power generation to 117.9 billion units, driven by a 28.45% increase in coal dispatch. On 2026-10-06, the company announced plans to purchase 10 MT of coal from private suppliers in the second half of FY27 due to supply shortages. On 2026-10-07, NTPC disclosed a ₹14,000 crore investment in a gasification project in Chhattisgarh, with expected government support of ₹2,000 crore.

Financial performance

The company's annual revenue fell 0.4% year-over-year, but net profit rose 15.0%. In the latest quarter, revenue grew 7.8% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, and net profit increased 12.9%. The net profit margin expanded 2.0 percentage points to 14.7%, while return on equity remained stable at 13.3%.

Valuation multiples

The stock trades at 11.3 times earnings, 1.61 times book value. It yields 2.7%.

Things to watch

The stock is 24.7% below its 52-week high. Foreign institutional holding decreased by 0.25 percentage points in the quarter. The company's return on capital employed is 8.6%, which is lower than its return on equity of 13.3%. The company's debt to equity ratio is 1.33, indicating moderate leverage.

Where it stands

NTPC's latest quarter showed strong growth in power generation and coal dispatch, with net profit rising 12.9%. The company's net profit margin expanded, but return on capital employed remains low. The stock is trading below its 52-week high, and foreign institutional holdings declined slightly. The company's recent capex plans and coal procurement strategies highlight ongoing operational challenges and investment focus.

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.