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NHPCNSE:NHPC +1.58%79 Debt-to-Equity is 1.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹109.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NHPC ranks worse than 62.28% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for NHPC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NHPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.26
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of NHPC was 1.26. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.76.
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NHPC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
NHPC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NHPC's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, NHPC's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
NHPC Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NHPC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NHPC's Debt-to-Equity 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.
NHPC (NSE:NHPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.26 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, NHPC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.57 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #246 out of 395 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is NHPC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
NHPC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.26 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.26. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. NHPC's value of 1.26 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NHPC ranks #246 out of 395 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NHPC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NHPC's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #246 out of 395 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places NHPC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. NHPC's value of 1.26 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, NHPC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.57 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.84, NHPC 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.84, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NHPC's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.26 is 50% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NHPC's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.26, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NHPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHPC (NSE:NHPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹109.57, compared to a current price of ₹80.50 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.26, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 50% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.84. NHPC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NHPC (NSE:NHPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.26 as of Mar. 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 NHPC (NSE:NHPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹80.50 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹109.57.
GuruFocus considers NHPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NHPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.26 (66% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: ₹109.57 vs. price of ₹80.50 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#246 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NHPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NHPC Ltd is an electric utility company, of which the Indian government owns the vast majority of shares. The company produces electricity through the operation of its portfolio of hydroelectric power plants located across India. Electricity generation (including income from embedded Finance/ Operating leases) is the principal business activity of the Company. NHPC generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of energy to state electricity boards, state energy departments, and their successor companies via long-term agreements. The company has made efforts to expand its electric production capacity with thermal, wind, and solar power generating facilities. NHPC operates its power development and secondary consulting businesses exclusively in India.
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