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NSE: NHPC · BSE: 533098 · ISIN INE848E01016

NHPC Limited stock analysis

NHPC Limited ranks #1933 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 50/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 5.8%, quarterly sales growth of 18.5% and quarterly profit growth of 2.9%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE50/100

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#1933 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹76,584.11cr
ROCE5.8%
Quarterly sales growth18.5%
Quarterly profit growth2.9%
P/E ratio20.2×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 0.8×
  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×
  • Operating margin has compressed materially

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹9,144cr₹4,013cr₹3,774cr44.0%
2023₹10,607cr₹6,184cr₹4,261cr58.0%
2024₹9,631cr₹4,936cr₹4,000cr51.0%
2025₹10,380cr₹5,523cr₹3,412cr53.0%
2026₹11,615cr₹4,097cr₹4,220cr35.0%
TTM₹12,210cr₹5,227cr₹4,267cr43.0%
Debt / equity1.26×
CFO / EBITDA0.80×
Operating margin43.0%
Free cash flow₹-8,274cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y3.1%
Profit CAGR · 3Y-0.3%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts11 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 29 mentions
Constructive

Profit after Tax and before Regulatory Deferral Account Balances Profit after Tax and before Regulatory Deferral Account Balances decreased by 9.73% to `2,656.57 crore in Fiscal 2026 from `2,942.89 crore in Fiscal 2025. Movements in Regulatory Deferral Account Balances (Regulatory Income) In line with the Guidance Note on “Accounting for Rate Regulated Activities” issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of I

Capacity expansion plansLow severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

As per the requirements of Section 180(1)(c) of the Act, the shareholders of the Company by a special resolution passed in 49 th Annual General Meeting held on August 30, 2025 had authorized Board of Directors to borrow upto ₹60,000 crore in excess of paid up share capital, free reserves and security premium account. Keeping in view of fund requirements due to very robust CAPEX plan of the Company, the limit of ₹60,0

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 11 mentions
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The Tariff Regulations also provide for various incentives which comprise of incentives on achieving Plant Availability Factor (PAF) greater than Normative Annual Plant Availability Factor (NAPAF), incentive for generation of energy in excess of the Design Energy of the plant (Secondary Energy) as well as incentive attributable to Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) where the Power Stations of the Company contribute

Export market updatesLow severity · 2 mentions
Constructive

Date of Birth and Age: September 09, 1976 (49 years) Nature of Expertise in specific functional areas : Dr. Lyngdoh holds a doctoral qualification from The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, with academic work focused on communicative skills in the customer service industry and the international marketplace. Her academic foundation has enabled her to integrate strategic communication, leaders

Institutional interestLow severity · 4 mentions
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Accordingly, TDS will be deducted @10% on the final dividend for financial year 2025-26 with a threshold limit of ₹8,000/-. Non- resident shareholders [including Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)]: (i) Tax is required to be withheld in terms of the provisions of 393(2) [Table: S. 17 and 15] of the IT Act, at applicable rates in force.

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