- NTPC’s net income for the third quarter increased by 3.1% year-over-year, reaching 47.1 billion rupees, but falls short of the estimated 48.12 billion rupees.
- Revenue for the same period rose by 4.8% year-over-year to 413.5 billion rupees, yet did not meet the analysts’ projection of 430.76 billion rupees.
- Total costs decreased by 1.3% year-over-year, amounting to 353.2 billion rupees.
- Other income saw a significant gain of 14% year-over-year, totaling 9.51 billion rupees.
- NTPC declared a dividend per share of 2.50 rupees.
- Analyst recommendations include 22 buys, 2 holds, and 2 sells.
NTPC Ltd on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma are closely watching NTPC Ltd, with notable insights from analyst Brian Freitas. In a recent report titled “NIFTY Indices: Flows (Post Capping) At the Close Tomorrow; Round-Trip US$3.3bn,” Freitas shares a bearish sentiment on the Nifty family of indices, highlighting the upcoming rebalance scheduled for 27th September. The report delves into the round-trip trade of US$3.3bn, focusing on 13 stocks with significant trading volume available from passive trackers. Notable stocks set for rebalance include Trent, Bharat Electronics, Canara Bank, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Oil & Natural Gas Corp, and Coal India.
A look at NTPC Ltd Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Investors looking at NTPC Ltd. can take some comfort in solid indications of its financial health based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a top-notch dividend score of 5, NTPC Ltd. appears to be a reliable option for those seeking steady income. Additionally, the company is also rated highly in terms of value, which suggests that it may be trading at an attractive price compared to its intrinsic worth.
However, the outlook for NTPC Ltd. seems to be somewhat muted in terms of growth, resilience, and momentum. While growth prospects are moderate, the company’s resilience and momentum scores are on the lower side, indicating potential challenges in adapting to market changes or maintaining an upward momentum. Overall, NTPC Ltd. remains a steady performer with a strong dividend profile, but investors should carefully consider the other factors in their investment decision.
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