NTPC (NTPC) Share Price Today Slips 2.41% as Power Sector Valuation Stands Out

NTPC Share Price is Rs 314.25, down 2.41% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 3,14,123.50 crore as of 01 October 2026 at 1:52:43 PM IST.

NTPC Share Price is trading at Rs 314.25, lower by 2.41% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 3,14,123.50 crore. The move places NTPC among the more closely watched names in NTPC Stock News and NTPC Share Price Today coverage, even though the intraday numbers alone do not establish a company-specific trigger. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers tracking NTPC Share Price Live, the key context is not only the day’s change but also the company’s valuation, profitability ratios and its position inside the Power sector. NTPC Share Price therefore becomes relevant today as a mix of price action and fundamentals, rather than a one-factor stock story. Investors following NTPC Share Price Update can also compare the move with the company’s sector benchmark and listed peers.

NTPC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 314.25
Previous Close	Rs 322
Today's Move	Rs 7.75 (-2.41%)
Open	Rs 321.35
High	Rs 321.35
Low	Rs 314.15
Market Capitalisation	Rs 3,14,123.5 crore

NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) fell to Rs 314.25 from the previous close of Rs 322, a move of Rs 7.75 or 2.41%. The stock opened at Rs 321.35, reached a high of Rs 321.35, recorded a low of Rs 314.15.

NTPC Share Price today reflects a lower intraday trade, with the stock moving from its opening level of Rs 321.35 to a low of Rs 314.15 and last trading at Rs 314.25. The change versus the previous close of Rs 322 is Rs 7.75 lower, or 2.41%, which defines the day’s share price rise or fall context clearly in NTPC Share Price Today coverage.

The day’s high was Rs 321.35, the same as the opening price, while the day low was Rs 314.15. That means NTPC Share Price spent the session inside a relatively narrow range, but the final traded level remained below the previous close. For readers looking at NTPC Stock News, the verified facts show a price decline rather than a price rise. The market capitalisation of Rs 3,14,123.50 crore keeps NTPC within the upper end of the listed Power universe. As of 01 October 2026 at 1:52:43 PM IST, NTPC Share Price remains a live market move, and the next section explains whether the fundamentals provide broader context.

NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 3,14,123.5 crore
P/E Ratio	11.25x
P/B Ratio	1.49x
ROE	14.23%
ROCE	8.52%
EPS	Rs 28.63
Book Value Per Share	Rs 215.46
Dividend Yield	2.8%

NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) fundamental metrics show P/E 11.25x, P/B 1.49x, ROE 14.23%, ROCE 8.52%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

NTPC Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,14,123.5 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 11.25x, P/B at 1.49x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 28.63, book value per share of Rs 215.46, dividend yield of 2.8%, 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	11.25x
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	1.49x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.1x
Company ROE	14.23%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.87%
Company ROCE	8.52%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.51%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 3,14,123.5 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 8,025.04 crore

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

NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a P/E ratio of 11.25x, which is below the benchmark median of 27.3x, a difference of -58.79%. 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 9.87%, a difference of +44.17%. NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a ROCE of 8.52%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.51%, a difference of +0.12%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers 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	3,79,522.79	27.58	5.64	21.94	17.79
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.	POWERGRID	2,42,745.76	15.24	2.32	16.49	9.74
Adani Green Energy Ltd.	ADANIGREEN	2,06,885.33	117.91	10.41	14.36	9.9
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.	ADANIENSOL	1,60,207.04	54.99	5.31	10.08	9.71
Tata Power Company Ltd.	TATAPOWER	1,14,393.16	29.69	2.83	13.61	11.63

NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) has a P/E ratio of 11.25x compared with the displayed peer median of 29.69x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. 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 3,14,123.5 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, only 1 has a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching NTPC

• NTPC Share Price is moving lower today, making the stock important for intraday price action tracking.
• The company’s P/E of 11.25 and P/B of 1.49 place NTPC Share Price below several Power sector peers on valuation.
• ROE of 14.23% and ROCE of 8.52% give NTPC Share Price a measurable profitability context.
• Market capitalisation of Rs 3,14,123.50 crore keeps NTPC Share Price relevant within large listed utilities.
• Dividend yield of 2.8% and EPS of Rs 28.63 add income and earnings context to NTPC Share Price.

About NTPC

NTPC Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. NTPC Share Price reflects a company that sits at the centre of India’s conventional power landscape and remains one of the largest listed names in the space by market capitalisation. The business profile matters because NTPC Share Price is not being read only as a market move; it is also tied to earnings quality, book value, returns and dividend context.

For NTPC Stock News readers, the company’s financial profile includes EPS of Rs 28.63, book value of Rs 215.46 and dividend yield of 2.8%. That combination points to a business with visible earnings support and a measurable payout profile. NTPC Share Price is therefore often tracked not just for day-to-day movement but also for its broader place within the Power sector and the Indian Stock Market. Investors watching NTPC Share News typically focus on how valuation and returns compare with peer utilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NTPC Share Price today?

Ans. NTPC Share Price is Rs 314.25 as of 01 October 2026 at 1:52:43 PM IST. It is lower by 2.41% from the previous close of Rs 322, with market capitalisation at Rs 3,14,123.50 crore.

Why is NTPC Share Price moving today?

Ans. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. NTPC Share Price is trading lower in the current session based on the verified intraday numbers.

What is NTPC Share Price Today compared with the previous close?

Ans. NTPC Share Price Today is Rs 7.75 below the previous close. The stock last traded at Rs 314.25 versus Rs 322 earlier, which translates into a 2.41% decline.

Is NTPC Share Price expensive compared with peers?

Ans. NTPC Share Price looks lower on valuation than several power peers. Its P/E of 11.25 is below the sector median of 27.3 and below peers such as Tata Power, Adani Power and JSW Energy.

What do NTPC fundamentals show?

Ans. NTPC Share Price is backed by EPS of Rs 28.63, book value of Rs 215.46, ROE of 14.23% and ROCE of 8.52%. These figures give earnings, equity and return context.

How does NTPC compare with the Power sector?

Ans. NTPC Share Price trades below the sector benchmark on P/E and P/B, while its ROE is above the benchmark median and its ROCE is slightly above the benchmark median. That creates a mixed but measurable sector picture.

What is NTPC market capitalisation?

Ans. NTPC Share Price corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 3,14,123.50 crore. That size is much larger than the benchmark median and average for the same industry set of 40 companies.

Should investors track NTPC Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Yes, NTPC Share Price can be tracked on Univest for live price, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and company context. It helps readers follow NTPC Stock News and NTPC Share Price Update in one place.

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