NTPC Balance Sheet Health

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NTPC has a total shareholder equity of ₹1,729.1B and total debt of ₹2,399.3B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 138.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are ₹4,922.3B and ₹3,193.2B respectively. NTPC's EBIT is ₹338.9B making its interest coverage ratio 2.8. It has cash and short-term investments of ₹78.7B.

Key information

138.8%

Debt to equity ratio

₹2.40t

Debt

Interest coverage ratio2.8x
Cash₹78.72b
Equity₹1.73t
Total liabilities₹3.19t
Total assets₹4.92t

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

There's No Escaping NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Muted Earnings

Dec 03
There's No Escaping NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Muted Earnings

Is Now The Time To Put NTPC (NSE:NTPC) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 17
Is Now The Time To Put NTPC (NSE:NTPC) On Your Watchlist?

NTPC's (NSE:NTPC) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Nov 01
NTPC's (NSE:NTPC) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At NTPC (NSE:NTPC)

Oct 11
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At NTPC (NSE:NTPC)

Shareholders Would Not Be Objecting To NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

Aug 23
Shareholders Would Not Be Objecting To NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Aug 13
NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

These 4 Measures Indicate That NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Is Using Debt Extensively

Jul 16
These 4 Measures Indicate That NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Is Using Debt Extensively

Here's Why We Think NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jul 01
Here's Why We Think NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Here's Why We Think NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mar 19
Here's Why We Think NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Mar 03
NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Returns At NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Are On The Way Up

Feb 16
Returns At NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Are On The Way Up

NTPC Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Feb 01
NTPC Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Earnings Yet

Dec 26
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Earnings Yet

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: NTPC's short term assets (₹823.9B) do not cover its short term liabilities (₹890.0B).

Long Term Liabilities: NTPC's short term assets (₹823.9B) do not cover its long term liabilities (₹2,303.2B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: NTPC's net debt to equity ratio (134.2%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: NTPC's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 147.1% to 138.8% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: NTPC's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (19.6%).

Interest Coverage: NTPC's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.8x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/21 22:08
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/03/31

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Analyst Sources

NTPC Limited is covered by 63 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Satyadeep JainAmbit Capital
null nullAnand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited
null RESEARCH DEPARTMENTAngel Broking Private Limited