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NHPCNSE:NHPC +0.37%77 Forward PE Ratio is 18.55 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹107.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NHPC ranks worse than 62.25% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
NHPC Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
NHPC Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NHPC's Forward PE Ratio 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.
NHPC Forward PE Ratio Chart
NHPC Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.67
14.80
NHPC Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.31
16.67
18.29
18.66
14.28
14.80
NHPC Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, NHPC's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NHPC's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NHPC's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
NHPC (NSE:NHPC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.55 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #127 out of 204 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is NHPC's Forward PE Ratio too high?
NHPC's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.39. NHPC's value of 18.55 is 20.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NHPC ranks #127 out of 204 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NHPC has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NHPC's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #127 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places NHPC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.39. NHPC's value of 18.55 is 20.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 15.39, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NHPC's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.55 is 20.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NHPC's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. 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 ₹107.42, compared to a current price of ₹79.20 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.55 and 20.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 15.39. NHPC's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NHPC (NSE:NHPC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.55 as of Jul. 20, 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 ₹79.20 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹107.42.
GuruFocus considers NHPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NHPC:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.55
GF Value™: ₹107.42 vs. price of ₹79.20 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#127 of 204)
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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