NTPCNSE:NTPC -1.40%87 Net Margin % is 21.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 12.58. GuruFocus rates NSE:NTPC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹349.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, NTPC ranks better than 73.25% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. NTPC's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹104,865 Mil. NTPC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹496,878 Mil. Therefore, NTPC's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NTPC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NTPC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.72 Med: 12.58 Max: 14.44
Current: 14.44
NSE:NTPC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.25% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs NSE:NTPC: 14.44
NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
NTPC Net Margin % Related Terms
NTPC Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NTPC's Net Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NTPC's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
NTPC Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NTPC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NTPC's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
NTPC (NSE:NTPC) has a Net Margin % of 21.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on NTPC and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 12.58. Over the past decade, NTPC's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.72 to 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, NTPC ranks #134 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is NTPC's Net Margin % too high?
NTPC's current Net Margin % of 21.10% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 12.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.72 to a high of 14.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. NTPC's value of 21.10% is 139.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NTPC ranks #134 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NTPC has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTPC's Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NTPC ranks #134 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This puts NTPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. NTPC's value of 21.10% is 139.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NTPC's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.72 to 14.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.58 vs. the industry median of 8.80, NTPC 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NTPC's current Net Margin % of 21.10% is 139.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on NTPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NTPC's current Net Margin % is 21.10%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 12.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTPC (NSE:NTPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹349.79, compared to a current price of ₹352.05 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.10%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 12.58 and 139.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. NTPC's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NTPC (NSE:NTPC), the current Net Margin % is 21.10% as of Mar. 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 NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTPC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹352.05 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹349.79.
GuruFocus considers NTPC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NTPC:
Net Margin %: 21.10% (68% above median its 10-year median of 12.58)
GF Value™: ₹349.79 vs. price of ₹352.05 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#134 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NTPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NTPC Ltd is an Indian state-owned electric utility company. It is the power producer in India and supplies a amount of the nation's total needs. The company generates revenue through the sale of electricity to state-owned Indian power distribution companies from its stations throughout the country. NTPC also brings in a amount of revenue through its consultancy wing, which provides project management and supervision, energy trading, oil and gas exploration and coal mining. While the vast majority of its facilities use coal and gas fuel sources, NTPC has also increased its capacity through renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric, solar, and thermal power, and plans to continue this trend going forward.
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