NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.97 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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What is NTPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

NTPC NSE:NTPC -0.18% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates NSE:NTPC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹352.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Utilities - Regulated companies, NTPC ranks worse than 61.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), NTPC's current share price is ₹341.85. NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹173.36. NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.97.

The historical rank and industry rank for NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:NTPC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85   Med: 2.05   Max: 2.67
Current: 1.97

During the past years, NTPC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.67. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 2.05.

NSE:NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
61.76% of 442 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs NSE:NTPC: 1.97

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

NTPC's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹51.221. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ₹173.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NTPC  (NSE:NTPC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


NTPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


NTPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

NTPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

NTPC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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NTPC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.19 2.01 2.00 1.92 2.14

NSE:NTPC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


NTPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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NTPC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=341.85/173.36
=1.97

* 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.

NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NTPC's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=51.221/164.2724*164.2724
=51.221

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

NTPC Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201103 0.000 70.768 0.000
201203 0.000 76.889 0.000
201303 0.000 85.687 0.000
201403 0.000 91.425 0.000
201503 0.000 97.163 0.000
201603 0.000 102.518 0.000
201703 0.000 105.196 0.000
201803 0.000 109.786 0.000
201806 24.271 111.317 35.817
201809 23.593 115.142 33.660
201812 25.806 115.142 36.817
201903 27.071 118.202 37.622
201906 22.210 120.880 30.183
201909 25.954 123.175 34.614
201912 26.770 126.235 34.836
202003 30.428 124.705 40.082
202006 26.463 127.000 34.229
202009 27.982 130.118 35.327
202012 27.844 130.889 34.946
202103 30.846 131.771 38.454
202106 30.838 134.084 37.781
202109 33.401 135.847 40.390
202112 34.339 138.161 40.829
202203 36.858 138.822 43.615
202206 44.528 142.347 51.386
202209 45.519 144.661 51.690
202212 46.034 145.763 51.880
202303 43.428 146.865 48.576
202306 44.461 150.280 48.601
202309 46.400 151.492 50.314
202312 44.189 152.924 47.468
202403 47.286 153.035 50.758
202406 50.088 155.789 52.816
202409 46.108 157.882 47.974
202412 46.471 158.323 48.217
202503 51.397 157.552 53.589
202506 48.548 159.755 49.921
202509 46.229 162.289 46.794
202512 47.277 163.281 47.564
202603 51.221 164.272 51.221

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.97 mean?
NTPC (NSE:NTPC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.97 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NTPC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, NTPC ranks #273 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
NTPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.97 is near median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 2.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. NTPC's value of 1.97 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NTPC ranks #273 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NTPC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTPC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NTPC ranks #273 out of 442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places NTPC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. NTPC's value of 1.97 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NTPC's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 1.44, NTPC 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 442 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NTPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.97 is 36.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NTPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NTPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTPC (NSE:NTPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹352.42, compared to a current price of ₹341.85 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 36.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. NTPC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NTPC (NSE:NTPC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 20, 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 NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTPC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹341.85 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹352.42. GuruFocus considers NTPC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NTPC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.97 (near median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: ₹352.42 vs. price of ₹341.85 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#273 of 442)

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


NTPC Business Description

Other Exchanges 532555:India
Address NTPC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, 7 Institutional Area, Scope Complex, New Delhi, IND, 110 003
NTPC Ltd is an Indian state-owned electric utility company. It is the power producer in India and supplies a amount of the nation's total needs. The company generates revenue through the sale of electricity to state-owned Indian power distribution companies from its stations throughout the country. NTPC also brings in a amount of revenue through its consultancy wing, which provides project management and supervision, energy trading, oil and gas exploration and coal mining. While the vast majority of its facilities use coal and gas fuel sources, NTPC has also increased its capacity through renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric, solar, and thermal power, and plans to continue this trend going forward.
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