National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) Net-Net Working Capital: NPR-15.28 (As of Jan. 2026)

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XNEP:NHPC National Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:NHPC
83 GF Score
Price NPR258.80
GF Value NPR338.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Hydro Power Co Net-Net Working Capital?

National Hydro Power Co XNEP:NHPC -1.07% 83 Net-Net Working Capital is NPR-15.28 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR338.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, National Hydro Power Co ranks worse than 1639342.62% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR-15.28.

The industry rank for National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:NHPC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 7.13
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

National Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:NHPC) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


National Hydro Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


National Hydro Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

National Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Net-Net Working Capital
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National Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
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National Hydro Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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National Hydro Power Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Jul. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(700.162+0.75 * 19.12+0.5 * 0-982.753
-0-0)/20.146
=-13.32

National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(698.08+0.75 * 16.862+0.5 * 0-1018.539
-0-0)/20.146
=-15.28

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of NPR-15.28 mean?
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of NPR-15.28 as of Jan. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co According to the industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #999999 out of 61 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is NPR-15.28. Based on the distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #999999 out of 61 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hydro Power Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, National Hydro Power Co ranks #999999 out of 61 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places National Hydro Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 7.13, based on 61 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hydro Power Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is NPR-15.28. 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 NPR338.47, compared to a current price of NPR258.80 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is NPR-15.28. National Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is NPR-15.28 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 NPR258.80 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR338.47. GuruFocus considers National Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NHPC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: NPR-15.28
  • GF Value™: NPR338.47 vs. price of NPR258.80 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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