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NSE: NTPC · BSE: 532555 · ISIN INE733E01010

NTPC Limited stock analysis

NTPC Limited ranks #1396 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 54/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 8.9%, quarterly sales growth of 7.8% and quarterly profit growth of 11.8%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE54/100

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#1396 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹3,21,444.49cr
ROCE8.9%
Quarterly sales growth7.8%
Quarterly profit growth11.8%
P/E ratio11.6×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 0.92×
  • 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×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹1,32,669cr₹40,362cr₹16,960cr30.0%
2023₹1,76,207cr₹47,596cr₹17,121cr27.0%
2024₹1,78,525cr₹51,469cr₹21,332cr29.0%
2025₹1,88,138cr₹54,355cr₹23,953cr29.0%
2026₹1,87,385cr₹55,438cr₹27,546cr30.0%
TTM₹1,91,059cr₹52,121cr₹28,334cr27.0%
Debt / equity1.33×
CFO / EBITDA0.92×
Operating margin27.0%
Free cash flow₹6,895cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y2.1%
Profit CAGR · 3Y17.2%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

3 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts15 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Capacity commissioningHigh severity · 4 mentions
Positive catalyst

National (%) ~6.47 ~7.49 Reflects higher generation share taken up by RE capacity across the country Capacity Added (NTPC Group) ~9,618 ~3,972 MW +142% Of which RE Capacity Added (incl. PSP) 5,488 MW ~3,312 MW +65% Under Construction 34.2 GW 33.6 GW Maintaining strong capacity pipeline even after record capacity commissioning Fuel Security NTPC has adopted a robust and forward-looking strategy to ensure fuel security

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 10 mentions
Positive catalyst

Our capital allocation is governed by a disciplined framework prioritizing execution of readiness, lifecycle returns, and long-term regulatory alignment. During FY 2025–26, NTPC invested ₹49,067.87 crore towards capacity expansion, sustainability initiatives and operational resilience. Investments in non-fossil and transition-related assets amounted to ₹25,127.52 crore, representing 51% of total capital expenditure,

Regulatory updatesHigh severity · 48 mentions
Constructive

Other expenses increased by 23.93% from ₹18,111.60 Crore to ₹22,445.63 Crore, mainly on account of unfavourable exchange rate variation, for which regulatory income has been created to the extent allowable under CERC tariff regulations and provision for impairment of investment of group companies. (Refer note 44 at page 268) EBITDA EBITDA (Including regulatory adjustments) increased by 4.84% from ₹49,785.05 crore in

Export market updatesModerate severity · 3 mentions
Constructive

The details of these initi atives are available in the ‘Manufactured Capital’ section of the Integrated Annual Report. Glo bal Initiatives 14.1 International Investment Projects: Your Company continues to strengthen its international presence by leveraging its project development, project management and O&M capabilities across strategic overseas markets through various joint ventures. Details of existing internationa

Regulatory approvalModerate severity · 18 mentions
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During FY 2025-26, NTPC accorded approval for an equity commitment of ₹3,173.67 crore towards the proposed development of Meja Stage-II (3x800 MW) through Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL), a joint venture between NTPC and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) for revision of the project capacity from 1,320 MW to 2,400 MW. After closure of FY 2025-26, post approval from the Government of Ut

Institutional interestLow severity · 1 mention
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For a detailed discussion on foreign exchange risk and hedging activities, please refer to Directors’ Report and Management Discussion and Analysis Report. h) During the year 2025-26, there was no Preferential Allotment / Qualified Institutional Placement of Shares which is required to be reported under Regulation 32(7A) of the Listing Regulations. i) During the year 2025-26, the recommendations of the Committee, whe

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