NHPC (NHPC) Share Price Falls 2.59% Today; Large Cap Stock Under Pressure

NHPC Share Price fell to Rs 71.01 today, down 2.59% from the previous close of Rs 72.90, with market capitalisation at Rs 73,831.01 crore. According to latest Univest figures, the move keeps NHPC Share Price in focus for investors tracking the power space, especially because the company remains a Large Cap name and the decline came without a company-specific catalyst being established. NHPC Share Price Today also matters because the stock moved from an opening level of Rs 72.65 to an intraday high of Rs 72.90 before touching a low of Rs 70.65. For readers searching NHPC Stock News or NHPC Share Price News, the verified picture is simple: the stock is trading lower, the price event is confirmed, and the available numbers point to a valuation-led market discussion rather than a disclosed event trigger. Univest is tracking the move as part of NHPC Share Price live coverage.

NHPC (NHPC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 71.01
Previous Close	Rs 72.9
Today's Move	-Rs 1.89 (-2.59%)
Open	Rs 72.65
High	Rs 72.9
Low	Rs 70.65
Market Capitalisation	Rs 73,831.01 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

NHPC Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline from Rs 72.90 in the previous session to Rs 71.01 in the current trade, a fall of Rs 1.89 or 2.59%. The stock opened at Rs 72.65, touched a high of Rs 72.90 and a low of Rs 70.65, which places the move within a narrow trading band so far. As a Large Cap stock with market capitalisation of Rs 73,831.01 crore, NHPC Share Price is attracting attention because the decline is visible in the live price rather than in any announced corporate event. The current move is also relevant for anyone following NHPC Share Price Update or NHPC Share Price Live, because the stock is trading below the previous close and near the lower end of the intraday range. That makes NHPC Share Price useful to monitor alongside fundamentals and sector context.

NHPC (NHPC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 73,831.01 crore
P/E Ratio	19.29x
P/B Ratio	1.73x
ROE	10.41%
ROCE	6.16%
EPS	Rs 3.78
Book Value Per Share	Rs 42.17
Dividend Yield	2.21%

NHPC (NHPC) fundamental metrics show P/E 19.29x, P/B 1.73x, ROE 10.41%, ROCE 6.16%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

NHPC has a market capitalisation of Rs 73,831.01 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 19.29x, P/B at 1.73x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 3.78, book value per share of Rs 42.17, dividend yield of 2.21%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 27.3x, median ROE of 9.87%, median ROCE of 8.51%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Power
Industry	Power Generation/Distribution
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	19.29x
Benchmark Median P/E	27.3x
Benchmark Average P/E	49.19x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.56x to 384.1x
Company P/B Ratio	1.73x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.1x
Benchmark Average P/B	3.94x
Company ROE	10.41%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.87%
Benchmark Average ROE	15.2%
Company ROCE	6.16%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.51%
Benchmark Average ROCE	11.26%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 73,831.01 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 8,025.04 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 48,235.55 crore

NHPC (NHPC) operates in the Power sector, within the Power Generation/Distribution industry.

NHPC (NHPC) has a P/E ratio of 19.29x, which is below the benchmark median of 27.3x, a difference of -29.34%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

NHPC (NHPC) has a ROE of 10.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.87%, a difference of +5.47%. NHPC (NHPC) has a ROCE of 6.16%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.51%, a difference of -27.61%.

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners 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	ADANIPOWER	3,79,522.79	27.58	5.64	21.94	17.79
NTPC	NTPC	3,14,123.5	11.25	1.49	14.23	8.52
Power Grid Corporation Of India	POWERGRID	2,42,745.76	15.24	2.32	16.49	9.74
Adani Green Energy	ADANIGREEN	2,06,885.33	117.91	10.41	14.36	9.9
Adani Energy Solutions	ADANIENSOL	1,60,207.04	54.99	5.31	10.08	9.71

NHPC (NHPC) has a P/E ratio of 19.29x compared with the displayed peer median of 27.58x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 10.41% compares with a peer median of 14.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.16% versus the displayed peer median of 9.74%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. NHPC (NHPC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 73,831.01 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching NHPC

• NHPC Share Price is down 2.59% today, keeping the live move visible to market watchers.
• The Large Cap market capitalisation of Rs 73,831.01 crore gives NHPC Share Price a meaningful index-style presence.
• P/E of 19.29 and P/B of 1.73 keep NHPC Fundamental Analysis central to the discussion.
• ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16% offer a mixed return profile for NHPC Share Price.
• The 2.21% dividend yield adds a yield element to NHPC Stock News and NHPC Share Price Today.

About NHPC

NHPC operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company is known for power generation and related utility activities, and NHPC Share Price reflects a business that is usually tracked through earnings quality, returns and valuation rather than through short-term market chatter. In the latest Univest context, the company is positioned as a Large Cap with a substantial market capitalisation, which makes NHPC Share Price relevant for investors who follow listed utilities and broader power-market developments. Its financial profile, as captured by the latest Univest figures, includes EPS, book value, ROE, ROCE and dividend yield, all of which feed into a fuller view of NHPC Stock Performance.

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You can track NHPC Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and power-sector insights. Univest also helps you follow NHPC Share Price Today alongside peer comparison, valuation metrics and company context. For readers watching NHPC Stock News, the platform provides a practical place to check NHPC Share Price Live and keep the stock in view during market hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NHPC Share Price falling today?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is lower by 2.59% at Rs 71.01, compared with the previous close of Rs 72.90. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger.

What is NHPC Share Price today?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is trading at Rs 71.01 today. The stock opened at Rs 72.65, touched Rs 72.90 as the high and Rs 70.65 as the low, keeping the move inside a narrow intraday band.

What is NHPC market capitalisation?

Ans. NHPC’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 73,831.01 crore. That places NHPC Share Price in the Large Cap category and gives the stock a meaningful size within the Power sector and the broader listed utility universe.

How does NHPC Share Price compare with peers?

Ans. NHPC Share Price trades below Adani Power, Adani Green and Adani Energy Solutions on valuation multiples, while it is higher than NTPC on P/E and P/B. Its ROE and ROCE sit in the middle of the peer set.

What is NHPC’s P/E ratio?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is trading at a P/E ratio of 19.29. That is below the sector benchmark median of 27.3 and well below the benchmark average of 49.19, which gives the valuation some context.

What is NHPC’s ROE and ROCE?

Ans. NHPC reports ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16%. These return ratios are important for NHPC Share Price because they show how the company is generating returns from equity and capital employed.

Does NHPC pay a dividend?

Ans. The latest Univest figures show a dividend yield of 2.21% for NHPC Share Price. That gives the stock a yield component, and it is one reason investors track the company’s fundamentals alongside price movement.

What should investors monitor next in NHPC Share Price?

Ans. Investors can watch whether NHPC Share Price holds above the day’s low of Rs 70.65, how it behaves versus the previous close, and whether the valuation and return ratios continue to keep pace with the power sector benchmark.