National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.55% (As of Jan. 2026)

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XNEP:NHPC National Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:NHPC
84 GF Score
Price NPR269.40
GF Value NPR334.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Hydro Power Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

National Hydro Power Co XNEP:NHPC +1.66% 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR334.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. National Hydro Power Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR30.4 Mil. National Hydro Power Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR668.1 Mil. Therefore, National Hydro Power Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 4.55%.


National Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:NHPC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


National Hydro Power Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


National Hydro Power Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

National Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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National Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Jan26
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National Hydro Power Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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National Hydro Power Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

National Hydro Power Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -21.487/( (453.584+631.922)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -21.487/542.753
=3.96 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=373.82 + 79.764
=453.584

Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=491.852 + 140.07
=631.922

National Hydro Power Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jul. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -30.396/( (631.922+704.328)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -30.396/668.125
=4.55 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=491.852 + 140.07
=631.922

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=554.91 + 149.418
=704.328

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.55% mean?
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.55% as of Jan. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55%. Overall, National Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hydro Power Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
National Hydro Power Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.55% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. National Hydro Power Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55%. 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 NPR334.08, compared to a current price of NPR269.40 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55%. National Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55% 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 NPR269.40 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR334.08. GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.55%
  • GF Value™: NPR334.08 vs. price of NPR269.40 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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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