{"id":220896,"date":"2026-08-27T12:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220896"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:57:15","slug":"power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Power Generation Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Power generation sector PE near 23.7. NTPC trades at 11.5x. NHPC at 17.9x. Both post positive ROE and PSU backing.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Two power generation stocks, NTPC and NHPC, are trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 23.7 times while both post positive return on equity. NTPC trades at the wider discount of the two as India&#8217;s largest thermal power generator, while NHPC focuses on hydroelectric generation capacity. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these power generation stocks stand out on a simple sector screen, though a formal buy rating needs deeper company specific research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s power generation industry spans thermal, hydroelectric and renewable capacity, with revenue largely secured through long term power purchase agreements with state utilities. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed power generation stocks against the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>NTPC and NHPC both currently trade below the broader power generation industry PE, despite posting positive return on equity. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning power generation companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_powergen_articles\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Power_Generation_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Power Generation Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Power Generation Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#NTPC_Widest_Discount_Largest_Scale\" title=\"NTPC: Widest Discount, Largest Scale\">NTPC: Widest Discount, Largest Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#NHPC_Hydroelectric_Focus_Narrower_Discount\" title=\"NHPC: Hydroelectric Focus, Narrower Discount\">NHPC: Hydroelectric Focus, Narrower Discount<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield\">Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Power_Generation_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Power Generation Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Power Generation Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Regulated_Tariff_Risk\" title=\"Regulated Tariff Risk\">Regulated Tariff Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Fuel_Cost_Pass_Through_Risk_for_NTPC\" title=\"Fuel Cost Pass Through Risk for NTPC\">Fuel Cost Pass Through Risk for NTPC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Hydrology_and_Monsoon_Dependence_for_NHPC\" title=\"Hydrology and Monsoon Dependence for NHPC\">Hydrology and Monsoon Dependence for NHPC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Discom_Payment_Delays\" title=\"Discom Payment Delays\">Discom Payment Delays<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Power_Generation_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Power Generation Stocks\">How to Track These Power Generation Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Power_Generation_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Power Generation Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Power Generation Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_power_generation_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which power generation stocks are trading below the sector average PE?\">Which power generation stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_NTPC_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is NTPC undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is NTPC undervalued compared to its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_does_NHPC_trade_at_a_narrower_discount_than_NTPC\" title=\"Why does NHPC trade at a narrower discount than NTPC?\">Why does NHPC trade at a narrower discount than NTPC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_NHPC\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of NHPC?\">What is the market capitalisation of NHPC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_power_generation_stocks_pays_the_higher_dividend\" title=\"Which of these power generation stocks pays the higher dividend?\">Which of these power generation stocks pays the higher dividend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_power_generation_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued power generation stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued power generation stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/power-generation-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_power_generation_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a power generation stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a power generation stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Power_Generation_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Power Generation Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The power generation industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 23.7 times trailing earnings for companies in this thermal and hydroelectric classification. A stock trading meaningfully below that average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar, with NTPC standing out for the wider discount to the sector average as India&#8217;s largest power generation utility, a distinction worth noting among power generation stocks backed by long term government ownership.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these two companies alongside their current price, valuation multiple and return ratios.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>PE Ratio<\/th>\n<th>Sector PE<\/th>\n<th>ROE<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC<\/td>\n<td>NTPC<\/td>\n<td>330.30<\/td>\n<td>11.48<\/td>\n<td>23.68<\/td>\n<td>13.31%<\/td>\n<td>3,25,323<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NHPC<\/td>\n<td>NHPC<\/td>\n<td>75.84<\/td>\n<td>17.88<\/td>\n<td>23.68<\/td>\n<td>9.09%<\/td>\n<td>76,342<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTPC_Widest_Discount_Largest_Scale\"><\/span><strong>NTPC: Widest Discount, Largest Scale<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NTPC is India&#8217;s largest power generation company, operating a diversified portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar and other renewable capacity across the country. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 11.48, less than half the sector average of 23.68, at a current price of around Rs 330.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 13.31 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of 1.33, reflecting the capital intensive nature of large scale power generation. On an EPS of Rs 29.22 and book value of Rs 209.53, the price to book multiple works out to 1.60, alongside a dividend yield of 2.68 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHPC_Hydroelectric_Focus_Narrower_Discount\"><\/span><strong>NHPC: Hydroelectric Focus, Narrower Discount<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NHPC develops and operates hydroelectric power projects across India, with a portfolio concentrated in the northern and northeastern regions. Its price to earnings ratio of 17.88 sits below the sector average of 23.68, at a current share price of around Rs 76.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 9.09 percent is more modest than NTPC, and the debt to equity ratio of 1.26 is broadly similar to NTPC&#8217;s leverage. On an EPS of Rs 4.25 and book value of Rs 41.25, the price to book multiple works out to 1.84, slightly higher than NTPC.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline price to earnings ratio, book value multiples and dividend yield round out the valuation picture for these two companies. Both carry broadly similar leverage, typical of capital intensive power generation assets funded through long term project debt.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price to Book<\/th>\n<th>Book Value (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend Yield<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC<\/td>\n<td>1.60<\/td>\n<td>209.53<\/td>\n<td>2.68%<\/td>\n<td>1.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NHPC<\/td>\n<td>1.84<\/td>\n<td>41.25<\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>1.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>NTPC pays a slightly higher dividend yield despite trading at a lower price to book multiple than NHPC, reflecting its stronger return on equity. Both companies maintain broadly comparable leverage levels typical of long duration power generation assets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check Live PE, PB and ROE Data on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Power_Generation_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Power Generation Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A discount to the sector average price to earnings ratio does not remove company specific risk for power generation stocks tied to regulatory and operational factors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulated_Tariff_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Regulated Tariff Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies earn revenue under regulated tariff structures set by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, and changes to allowed return on equity or tariff norms can affect future profitability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuel_Cost_Pass_Through_Risk_for_NTPC\"><\/span><strong>Fuel Cost Pass Through Risk for NTPC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NTPC&#8217;s thermal generation depends on coal supply and pricing, and while cost pass through mechanisms exist, delays or disputes in fuel cost recovery can affect near term cash flows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrology_and_Monsoon_Dependence_for_NHPC\"><\/span><strong>Hydrology and Monsoon Dependence for NHPC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NHPC&#8217;s hydroelectric generation output depends on rainfall and river flow patterns, making its revenue more variable year to year than thermal generation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discom_Payment_Delays\"><\/span><strong>Discom Payment Delays<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies sell power primarily to state distribution utilities, and delays in receivables from financially stressed state discoms can affect working capital and cash flow timing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Power_Generation_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Power Generation Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly plant load factor trends, receivables from state utilities, and how the sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among power generation stocks. Comparing these numbers regularly is the most reliable way to judge whether the discount to fair value remains intact or has already closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track NTPC and NHPC share prices live and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NTPC and NHPC are the two power generation stocks currently trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 23.7 times, while both maintain positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s thermal and hydroelectric power generation theme, though regulated tariff risk and discom payment delays mean position sizing and diversification still matter when adding these names to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Undervalued_Power_Generation_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Power Generation Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_power_generation_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which power generation stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NTPC and NHPC are currently trading below the power generation sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 23.7 times, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_NTPC_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is NTPC undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NTPC trades at a price to earnings ratio of 11.48, less than half the sector average of 23.68, while delivering a return on equity of 13.31 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_NHPC_trade_at_a_narrower_discount_than_NTPC\"><\/span><strong>Why does NHPC trade at a narrower discount than NTPC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NHPC trades at 17.88 times earnings against a sector average of 23.68, reflecting its more modest return on equity of 9.09 percent relative to NTPC&#8217;s 13.31 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_NHPC\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of NHPC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NHPC has a market capitalisation of around Rs 76,342 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 17.88 against the sector average of 23.68.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_power_generation_stocks_pays_the_higher_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Which of these power generation stocks pays the higher dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NTPC pays a slightly higher dividend yield of 2.68 percent compared with NHPC&#8217;s 2.12 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_power_generation_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued power generation stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include regulated tariff changes affecting allowed returns, fuel cost pass through delays for thermal generators, hydrology and monsoon dependence for hydroelectric operators, and payment delays from financially stressed state discoms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_power_generation_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a power generation stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A price to earnings ratio below the sector average is a useful starting screen for power generation stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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