National Hydro Power CoXNEP:NHPC -1.92%84 Interest Coverage is 5.43 as of Jan. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR330.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 322 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, National Hydro Power Co ranks better than 54.04% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. National Hydro Power Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR41.3 Mil. National Hydro Power Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR-7.6 Mil.
National Hydro Power Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 5.43.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:NHPC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 3.63 Max: 32.29
Current: 3.25
XNEP:NHPC's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 54.04% of 322
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.84
vs XNEP:NHPC: 3.25
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
National Hydro Power Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
National Hydro Power Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
National Hydro Power Co Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
National Hydro Power Co Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (XNEP:NHPC) has a Interest Coverage of 5.43 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 3.63. Over the past decade, National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.70 to 32.29. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #148 out of 322 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 5.43 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 32.29. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.84. National Hydro Power Co's value of 5.43 is 91.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #148 out of 322 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #148 out of 322 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts National Hydro Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.84. National Hydro Power Co's value of 5.43 is 91.2% above this benchmark. Historically, National Hydro Power Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.70 to 32.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 2.84, National Hydro Power Co 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 Interest Coverage for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.84, based on 322 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Hydro Power Co's current Interest Coverage of 5.43 is 91.2% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hydro Power Co's current Interest Coverage is 5.43, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 3.63. 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 NPR330.54, compared to a current price of NPR255.00 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.43, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 91.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.84. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Interest Coverage is 5.43 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 NPR255.00 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR330.54.
GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:
Interest Coverage: 5.43 (50% above median its 10-year median of 3.63)
GF Value™: NPR330.54 vs. price of NPR255.00 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#148 of 322)
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 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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