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National Hydro Power CoXNEP:NHPC -1.43%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.79 as of Jan. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR337.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, National Hydro Power Co ranks worse than 69.25% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:NHPC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.56 Max: 8.98
Current: 7.76
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of National Hydro Power Co was 8.98. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.56.
XNEP:NHPC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.25% of 348
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.85
vs XNEP:NHPC: 7.76
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.79 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co. This is 79% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 8.98. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #241 out of 348 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.79 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 8.98. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85. National Hydro Power Co's value of 2.79 is 42.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #241 out of 348 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #241 out of 348 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places National Hydro Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85. National Hydro Power Co's value of 2.79 is 42.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Hydro Power Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 8.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 4.85, National Hydro Power Co has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.85, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Hydro Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.79 is 42.5% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hydro Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.79, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. 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 NPR337.00, compared to a current price of NPR268.00 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.79, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 42.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.85. National Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.79 as of Jan. 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 NPR268.00 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR337.00.
GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.79 (79% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: NPR337.00 vs. price of NPR268.00 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#241 of 348)
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 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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