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NHPC just turned in a solid quarter — profit shot up 52 per cent year-on-year to Rs 920 crore. Revenue climbed 15 per cent, and the company announced a final dividend to sweeten the deal. But the stock? Barely moved.
On a day when such numbers would normally light a fire under the share price, NHPC only gained around 3 per cent intraday before cooling off. Over the past year, the NHPC share price has been down nearly 16 per cent. So what's going on?
Let's talk numbers
Here's a snapshot of the Q4 FY25 results:
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Net profit:
Rs 919.63 crore (up 52 per cent YoY)
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Revenue:
Rs 2,672 crore (up 15 per cent YoY)
- Final dividend: Rs 0.51/share, on top of Rs 1.40 interim dividend
The results were strong. And the dividend shows the company's cash flows are intact — a positive sign for income-focused investors.
So why isn't NHPC share price rallying?
A few reasons:
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It's already a slow mover.
NHPC isn't known for flashy returns. It's a defensive play — steady cash flows, but not much excitement.
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The market expected it.
PSU power stocks had been buzzing, and a good quarter was likely priced in.
- Lack of growth narrative. Investors are watching for new project wins, renewable expansion, or stronger signals of earnings acceleration. So far, it's been more of the same.
What does NHPC do, anyway?
NHPC — short for National Hydroelectric Power Corporation — is a government-run power generator focused mainly on hydropower. It's also dipping its toes into solar and wind. With over 8,000 MW of installed capacity, it's a key player in India's clean energy push.
As a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, NHPC operates in a tightly regulated environment. That means stable earnings, but also capped upside — something the market keeps in mind.
How does it stack up?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market cap | Rs 86,990 crore |
| P/E ratio | 32 |
| Dividend yield | 2.2 per cent |
| ROE | 10.6 per cent |
| 1Y stock return | -16 per cent |
According to Value Research Online:
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Overall rating:
2/5
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Quality:
3/10
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Growth:
6/10
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Valuation:
3/10
- Momentum: 5/10
Final word
NHPC's earnings are solid, and the dividend is a decent kicker. But for the stock to break out, it needs a fresh growth story — maybe a big renewable push or a major new project. Until then, it stays in the "steady but slow" camp.
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