National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (As of Jul. 2026) — 88% Above Median

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XNEP:NHPC National Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:NHPC
82 GF Score
Price NPR254.60
GF Value NPR196.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity?

National Hydro Power Co XNEP:NHPC 82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Jul. 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR196.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, National Hydro Power Co ranks better than 73.55% on this metric.

National Hydro Power Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was NPR135.1 Mil. National Hydro Power Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was NPR607.2 Mil. National Hydro Power Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was NPR2,355.3 Mil. National Hydro Power Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 0.32.

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 National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:NHPC' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.32

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of National Hydro Power Co was 0.32. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.17.

XNEP:NHPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
73.55% of 397 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs XNEP:NHPC: 0.32

National Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:NHPC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Hydro Power Co'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.

National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

National Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25 Jul26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only N/A N/A 0.18 0.27 0.32

National Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Jan26 Jul26
Debt-to-Equity 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 0.24 0.24 0.27 0.29 0.32

National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co'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.


National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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National Hydro Power Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

National Hydro Power Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as

National Hydro Power Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 mean?
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Jul. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #105 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.32. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. National Hydro Power Co's value of 0.32 is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #105 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hydro Power Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #105 out of 397 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts National Hydro Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. National Hydro Power Co's value of 0.32 is 61.9% below this benchmark. Historically, National Hydro Power Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.84, 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-Equity for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.84, based on 397 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. National Hydro Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 61.9% 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-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 National Hydro Power Co 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. National Hydro Power Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR196.43, compared to a current price of NPR254.60 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 61.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.84. National Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Jul. 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 overvalued. The current stock price of NPR254.60 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR196.43. GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (88% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: NPR196.43 vs. price of NPR254.60 (29.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#105 of 397)

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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