National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.30 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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XNEP:NHPC National Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:NHPC
84 GF Score
Price NPR273.20
GF Value NPR334.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Hydro Power Co XNEP:NHPC +1.41% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR334.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, National Hydro Power Co ranks worse than 85.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), National Hydro Power Co's current share price is NPR273.20. National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was NPR82.76. National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:NHPC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16   Med: 2.48   Max: 3.68
Current: 3.39

During the past 11 years, National Hydro Power Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.68. The lowest was 2.16. And the median was 2.48.

XNEP:NHPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.97% of 278 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.095 vs XNEP:NHPC: 3.39

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

National Hydro Power Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was NPR118.044. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is NPR82.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul25.

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National Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:NHPC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Jan26
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National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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National Hydro Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=273.20/82.76
=3.30

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 is calculated as:

For example, National Hydro Power Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jul25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul25)
=118.044/323.0480*323.0480
=118.044

Current CPI (Jul25) = 323.0480.

National Hydro Power Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 55.899 240.628 75.046
201707 45.800 244.786 60.443
201807 46.447 252.006 59.541
201907 48.749 256.571 61.380
202007 51.296 259.101 63.956
202107 82.325 273.003 97.416
202207 0.000 296.276 0.000
202307 0.000 305.691 0.000
202407 122.936 314.540 126.261
202507 118.044 323.048 118.044

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 mean?
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.16 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #239 out of 278 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 3.68. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. National Hydro Power Co's value of 3.30 is 201.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #239 out of 278 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hydro Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #239 out of 278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Hydro Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. National Hydro Power Co's value of 3.30 is 201.4% above this benchmark. Historically, National Hydro Power Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.16 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 1.10, National Hydro Power Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.10, based on 278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Hydro Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 is 201.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hydro Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Hydro Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR334.62, compared to a current price of NPR273.20 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 201.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.10. National Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hydro Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR273.20 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR334.62. GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.30 (33% above median its 10-year median of 2.48)
  • GF Value™: NPR334.62 vs. price of NPR273.20 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 201.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#239 of 278)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:NHPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Hydro Power Co Business Description

Address BinayakNagar-10, Baneshwor, Kathmandu, NPL
National Hydro Power Co Ltd is engaged in the development of hydropower projects. The company's projects include Indrawati-III Hydropower Project, Lower Indrawati Hydropower Project and Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project.
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