power · NTPC
NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited: PE below historical average. NARROW LEADERSHIP regime.
Price
₹344.85
Price 2026-07-30
5 day
-0.68%
Short-term move
1 month
-3.31%
Medium-term
Regime
NARROW LEADERSHIP
62% confidence
Market cap
₹343.5k Cr
neutral sector flow
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“How does today's NARROW LEADERSHIP regime affect NTPC Limited (NTPC) in the power sector?”
Price chart
₹344
+5.35% over period
About NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited operates as an integrated power company in India and Mauritius. It operates through two segments: Generation and Others. The company generates power from fossil fuels, hydro, solar, wind, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. It also engages in the coal mining and energy trading business. NTPC Limited was incorporated in 1975 and is based in New Delhi, India.
At a Glance
RSI pattern warning
RSI oversold bounces for this stock succeeded only 0% of the time (avg -7.1% over 14 days) — not a reliable pattern.
52-week position
Trading at 83.2% of 52-week high
Technicals
RSI 14
50.4
Trend
downtrend
50 DMA
Below
200 DMA
Below
Key metrics
P/E ratio
11.6
29th pct · 7 quarterly points (limited history)
P/B
1.7
ROE
13.7%
Moderate profitability — 13.7% ROE
Market cap
₹343.5k Cr
Revenue growth
800.0% YoY
Promoter
53.5%
52-week range
₹315.55 – ₹414.4
83.2% of high
RSI (14)
50.4
downtrend
vs 50 DMA
Below
DMA ₹358.37
Fundamental
85/100
STRONG
Trust
95/100
Verification
Coverage
100/100
HIGH
Quick Take
NTPC Limited scores 85/100 on fundamentals (strong). NTPC Limited: PE below historical average. NARROW LEADERSHIP regime.
Fundamental Score: 85/100 · STRONG · 1 signals detected
DuPont Analysis
ROE 14.1% broken into three drivers. Each shows how efficiently the company generates returns.
ROE of 14.13% is moderate margin-driven and stable. Net margin 14.8%, asset turnover 0.35x, leverage 2.7x.
What This Means
Net margin of 14.8% means the company keeps ₹14.8 as profit for every ₹100 of revenue. This is a healthy margin. Asset turnover of 0.35x means the company generates ₹0.35 of revenue for every ₹1 of assets. This is a capital-heavy business. Leverage of 2.7x means the company uses moderate debt. Returns are primarily driven by operations, not borrowing.
Margin Structure
Gross
47.9%
Operating
22.7%
Net
14.8%
Gross margin 47.9% → operating margin 22.7% → net margin 14.8%. Margins are DECLINING. Check if input costs are rising or competition is pressuring pricing.
Financial Health
Earnings Quality
STRONGCash flow covers net income 1.8x — earnings are HIGH QUALITY. The company converts profit to cash efficiently.
Debt Sustainability
ADEQUATEInterest covered 3.2x — adequate buffer. Debt is manageable. Debt/EBITDA at 4.2x is high — monitor leverage.
Free Cash Flow
MODERATEFCF margin at 3.5% — moderate. Generating cash after investments.
Peer comparison
| Stock | Price | 5D | P/E | ROE | Rev growth | Mcap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADANIPOWER Adani Power | ₹208.97 | -1.5% | 32.9 | 20.9% | -10% | ₹4.2L Cr |
| POWERGRID Power Grid Corporation | ₹285.7 | -1.4% | 14.1 | 16.5% | -500% | ₹2.6L Cr |
| TATAPOWER Tata Power | ₹375.95 | -0.1% | 32.2 | 11.3% | -1280% | ₹1.2L Cr |
| JSWENERGY JSW Energy | ₹543.7 | -2.5% | 42.7 | 8.8% | 4100% | ₹99.7k Cr |
| NHPC NHPC | ₹78.07 | -2.7% | 28.5 | 9% | 1920% | ₹79.2k Cr |
| TORNTPOWER Torrent Power | ₹1,423.5 | -0.5% | 29.2 | 13% | -80% | ₹70.5k Cr |
| CESC CESC Limited | ₹164.93 | +1.4% | 14.3 | 12.6% | 560% | ₹22.1k Cr |
| RPOWER Reliance Power | ₹23.33 | -0.5% | N/A | -2.1% | -460% | ₹10.3k Cr |
| NTPC NTPC Limited | ₹344.85 | -1.1% | 11.6 | 13.7% | 800% | ₹3.4L Cr |
Tensions to watch
PE in bottom 29% historically — undervaluation or fundamental deterioration?
Low PE can signal value OR declining growth expectations. Check recent earnings and sector outlook.
Promoter holding at 53.5% — neither distress selling nor aggressive buying
No strong insider signal. Watch for changes in promoter stake as a leading indicator.
Key Watchpoints
Breaks above ₹362 (+5%)
Trend reversal confirmation
Breaks below ₹328 (-5%)
Further downside risk
PE reverts to median of 11.7 (7 quarterly points (limited history))
Valuation normalization
Power sector entering leadership
Sector rotation signal
Detected Patterns
Risk Flags
Liquidity squeeze. Company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without refinancing.
Governance structure concerns. Independent director representation may be weak.
Mean recommendation: 1.3/5 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell). Institutional confidence is high.
⚠️ 1 critical + 1 warning flags. Exercise caution.
Data Quality
News Correlation
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