NTPC Ltd. (NTPC): NTPC Share Price: Stock Near 52-Week Low as Shares Slip 1.58%
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: News
NTPC Share Price was under pressure in early trade, with NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) at Rs 321.05, down Rs 5.15 or 1.58% from the previous close of Rs 326.2. The move kept the NTPC Share Price close to its 52-week low, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,16,305.25 crore. On the NSE and BSE, the stock opened at Rs 327 and touched a high of Rs 327 before slipping to the day low of Rs 321.05. This NTPC Share Price Today update confirms a weak session, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst outside the verified news flow. For investors tracking NTPC Stock News, the key question is whether price action remains anchored near support while valuation and fundamentals provide a counterweight.
NTPC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 321.05 |
| Previous Close | Rs 326.2 |
| Today's Move | Rs -5.15 (-1.58%) |
| Open | Rs 327 |
| High | Rs 327 |
| Low | Rs 321.05 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,16,305.25 crore |
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) traded at Rs 321.05 versus the previous close of Rs 326.2, a fall of 1.58%. The stock opened at Rs 327, reached a high of Rs 327, touched a low of Rs 321.05.
NTPC Share Price Today shows a clear intraday fade from the opening level. The stock opened at Rs 327, matched the day high at Rs 327, and then slipped to Rs 321.05, which was also the day low. Compared with the previous close of Rs 326.2, the stock is lower by Rs 5.15, or 1.58%. That keeps NTPC Share Price close to the 52-week low and within the broader one-year low zone that often attracts attention from Stock Market Today screens. The current market cap of Rs 3,16,305.25 crore still places NTPC among the larger names in the power space. In share price terms, the session reflects selling pressure rather than a strong recovery attempt. The next lens for NTPC Share Price is whether it can stabilise around support and reclaim the moving averages already below the current quote.
Why NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) May Be Moving Today
Recent news reports may be part of the reason NTPC Share Price is drawing attention today. CLSA initiated NTPC with an Outperform view and a target price of Rs 459, citing the company’s role in energy security and the transition theme. The report also highlighted planned capex across renewables, storage and nuclear, along with projected PAT growth that could support higher ROE and a re-rating. Even so, the stock’s current price action remains weak, so the news appears to coincide with the move rather than explain it definitively. For NTPC Stock News and NTPC News Today searches, this creates a mixed setup in which positive research commentary sits alongside a near 52-week low share price trend.
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,16,305.25 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 11.39x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.51x |
| ROE | 14.23% |
| ROCE | 8.52% |
| EPS | Rs 28.63 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 215.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) fundamental metrics show P/E 11.39x, P/B 1.51x, ROE 14.23%, ROCE 8.52%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
NTPC Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 316305.25 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 11.39x, P/B at 1.51x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 14.23% and ROCE of 8.52%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 28.63, book value per share of Rs 215.46, dividend yield of 2.76%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 18.4x, median ROE of 8.2%, median ROCE of 8.22%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Power |
| Industry | Power Generation/Distribution |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 11.39x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.4x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 39.94x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 374.12x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.51x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.17x |
| Company ROE | 14.23% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 8.2% |
| Company ROCE | 8.52% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.22% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,16,305.25 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 6,309.19 crore |
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) is classified under sector: Power and industry: Power Generation/Distribution.
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a P/E ratio of 11.39x, which is below the benchmark median of 18.4x, a difference of -38.1%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a ROE of 14.23%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.2%, a difference of +73.54%. NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a ROCE of 8.52%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.22%, a difference of +3.65%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Power Ltd. | ADANIPOWER | 3,91,479.3 | 27.46 | 5.62 | 21.94 | 17.79 |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | POWERGRID | 2,50,418.76 | 15.75 | 2.4 | 16.49 | 9.74 |
| Adani Green Energy Ltd. | ADANIGREEN | 2,12,979.88 | 119.38 | 10.54 | 14.36 | 9.9 |
| Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. | ADANIENSOL | 1,63,802.52 | 56.11 | 5.42 | 10.08 | 9.71 |
| Tata Power Company Ltd. | TATAPOWER | 1,17,205.05 | 30.34 | 2.89 | 13.61 | 11.63 |
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a P/E ratio of 11.39x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.34x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 14.23% compares with a peer median of 14.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.52% versus the displayed peer median of 9.9%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,16,305.25 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching NTPC
- NTPC Share Price is near its 52-week low, which keeps price action in focus for Share Market Today screens.
- NTPC Share Price Today remains below the 50 DMA of Rs 333.76 and the 200 DMA of Rs 358.69.
- NTPC Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 11.39 and P/B of 1.51, both below the sector benchmark.
- NTPC Shareholding Pattern data in this set is empty, so attention stays on valuation and earnings context.
- NTPC Stock News includes the latest CLSA view, which may be relevant to how the market interprets the stock.
About NTPC
NTPC Ltd. is one of India’s largest power companies and operates in the Power sector within the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company’s business is centred on power generation, and the supplied sector context places it among large listed utilities that are weighed by capital intensity, regulated economics and long operating cycles. NTPC Share Price therefore tends to reflect both earnings scale and the market’s view on future capacity expansion. The data supplied here shows a company with sizeable market capitalisation, strong revenue scale and consistent profitability, which helps explain why NTPC Share Price Today continues to attract attention even when the stock trades near a yearly low.
For readers following NTPC Stock News, the stock sits at the intersection of utility stability and long-duration growth themes. Univest tracks NTPC Share Price alongside sector benchmarks, company financials and market context so users can place each price move in the right frame. That is especially useful when a large-cap stock near a 52-week low is being judged on both chart structure and fundamentals rather than on a single day’s move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is NTPC Share Price near a 52-week low?
Ans. NTPC Share Price is near a 52-week low because the stock fell 1.58% to Rs 321.05 and stayed below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA. The data confirms pressure, but not a company-specific catalyst.
What is NTPC Share Price today?
Ans. NTPC Share Price today is Rs 321.05, down Rs 5.15 from the previous close of Rs 326.2. The stock opened at Rs 327 and finished at its day low, showing weak price action.
What does NTPC Share Price Today show on the chart?
Ans. NTPC Share Price Today shows a session that failed to hold the opening level of Rs 327. The stock is below the 50 DMA of Rs 333.76 and the 200 DMA of Rs 358.69.
Is NTPC Stock News positive or negative today?
Ans. NTPC Stock News is mixed. CLSA initiated coverage with an Outperform view and a Rs 459 target, but the share price still fell 1.58%, so the market reaction remains weak.
What is NTPC Share Price valuation looking like?
Ans. NTPC Share Price valuation looks restrained versus the sector. The stock’s P/E of 11.39 and P/B of 1.51 are both below the same-industry medians of 18.4 and 2.17. The stock moved -1.58% during the session.
How strong are NTPC fundamentals?
Ans. NTPC fundamentals show EPS of Rs 28.63, book value per share of Rs 215.46 and dividend yield of 2.76%. ROE at 14.23% and revenue growth add context to the stock.
How does NTPC compare with power sector peers?
Ans. NTPC compares as a large-cap power stock with a lower P/E and P/B than peers such as Power Grid, Tata Power and Adani Power. Its ROE is also above the sector median.
Should investors track NTPC Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, investors can track NTPC Share Price on Univest for live pricing, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and sector context. It helps place NTPC Stock News in a structured market view.