National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : -3.19% (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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XNEP:NHPC National Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:NHPC
84 GF Score
Price NPR282.90
GF Value NPR332.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Hydro Power Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

National Hydro Power Co XNEP:NHPC +1.04% 84 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.19% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR332.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, National Hydro Power Co ranks worse than 53.55% on this metric.

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt. As of today, National Hydro Power Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -3.19%.


National Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:NHPC) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.

In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


National Hydro Power Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


National Hydro Power Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

National Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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National Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
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National Hydro Power Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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National Hydro Power Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

National Hydro Power Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 492.28-634.07 )/4369.6674
=-3.24 %

* 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.

* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.

What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -3.19% mean?
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -3.19% as of Jul. 22, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #219 out of 409 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.19%. Based on the distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #219 out of 409 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #219 out of 409 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places National Hydro Power Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. National Hydro Power Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.19%. 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 NPR332.52, compared to a current price of NPR282.90 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.19%. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -3.19% as of Jul. 22, 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 NPR282.90 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR332.52. GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -3.19%
  • GF Value™: NPR332.52 vs. price of NPR282.90 (14.9% 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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