National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Interest Expense: NPR-16.5 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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XNEP:NHPC National Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:NHPC
84 GF Score
Price NPR243.00
GF Value NPR331.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Hydro Power Co Interest Expense?

National Hydro Power Co XNEP:NHPC -2.76% 84 Interest Expense is NPR-16.5 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR331.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. National Hydro Power Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR -7.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR-16.5 Mil.

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. National Hydro Power Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR 41.3 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. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

National Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:NHPC) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

National Hydro Power Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR-7.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR41.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR554.9 Mil.

National Hydro Power Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*41.29/-7.599
=5.43

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

National Hydro Power Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Hydro Power Co's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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National Hydro Power Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NPR-16.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of NPR-16.5 Mil mean?
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Interest Expense of NPR-16.5 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Interest Expense too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Interest Expense is NPR-16.5 Mil. 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 Expense compare to competitors?
National Hydro Power Co's Interest Expense of NPR-16.5 Mil 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. National Hydro Power Co's current Interest Expense is NPR-16.5 Mil. 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 NPR331.76, compared to a current price of NPR243.00 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NPR-16.5 Mil. 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 Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Interest Expense is NPR-16.5 Mil 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 NPR243.00 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR331.76. GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:

  • Interest Expense: NPR-16.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: NPR331.76 vs. price of NPR243.00 (26.8% 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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