NHPCNSE:NHPC +1.81%79 EBITDA Margin % is 53.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 74.74. GuruFocus rates NSE:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹104.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NHPC ranks better than 73.92% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. NHPC's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,017 Mil. NHPC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹28,155 Mil. Therefore, NHPC's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.34%.
NHPC (NSE:NHPC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
NHPC EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
NHPC EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NHPC's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NHPC's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NHPC's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 53.34% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 74.74. Over the past decade, NHPC's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 54.32 to 88.80. According to the industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #109 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is NHPC's EBITDA Margin % too high?
NHPC's current EBITDA Margin % of 53.34% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 74.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.32 to a high of 88.80. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 27.77. NHPC's value of 53.34% is 92.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NHPC ranks #109 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #109 out of 418 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts NHPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 27.77. NHPC's value of 53.34% is 92.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NHPC's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 54.32 to 88.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.74 vs. the industry median of 27.77, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.77, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NHPC's current EBITDA Margin % of 53.34% is 92.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 27.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NHPC's current EBITDA Margin % is 53.34%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 74.74. 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 ₹104.18, compared to a current price of ₹79.31 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 53.34%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 74.74 and 92.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.77. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NHPC (NSE:NHPC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 53.34% 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 ₹79.31 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹104.18.
GuruFocus considers NHPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NHPC:
EBITDA Margin %: 53.34% (29% below median its 10-year median of 74.74)
GF Value™: ₹104.18 vs. price of ₹79.31 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#109 of 418)
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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