ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. National Hydro Power Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 4.66%.
As of today (2026-07-09), National Hydro Power Co's WACC % is 9.67%. National Hydro Power Co's ROIC % is 1.90% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
National Hydro Power Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, National Hydro Power Co's WACC % is 9.67%. National Hydro Power Co's ROIC % is 1.90% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
National Hydro Power Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* 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 ROIC % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, National Hydro Power Co's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, National Hydro Power Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Hydro Power Co's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROIC % of 4.66% as of Jan. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors.
Is National Hydro Power Co's ROIC % too high?
National Hydro Power Co's current ROIC % is 4.66%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROIC % is 2.29. National Hydro Power Co's value of 4.66% is 103.5% above this industry median. 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 ROIC % compare to competitors?
National Hydro Power Co's ROIC % of 4.66% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.29. National Hydro Power Co's value of 4.66% is 103.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROIC % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.29, based on 429 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Hydro Power Co's current ROIC % of 4.66% is 103.5% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on National Hydro Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROIC % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hydro Power Co's current ROIC % is 4.66%. 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 ROIC % is 4.66% and 103.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.29. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hydro Power Co (XNEP:NHPC), the current ROIC % is 4.66% 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:
ROIC %: 4.66%
GF Value™: NPR330.54 vs. price of NPR255.00 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median
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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