NTPC Ltd. Reports 14.40% Stock Decline Over Past Year Amid Market Gains

NTPC Ltd., a prominent player in the power industry, has shown notable activity today, aligning its performance with sector trends. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 3,16,111.32 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap entity. Currently, NTPC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 13.35, significantly lower than the industry average of 21.11, indicating a potential valuation disparity within the sector.
In terms of stock performance, NTPC has experienced a decline of 14.40% over the past year, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 8.61%. On a daily basis, NTPC's stock has decreased by 0.34%, while the Sensex fell by 0.11%. Over the past week, NTPC's performance has dipped by 0.21%, compared to a 1.28% increase in the Sensex. The one-month performance shows a decline of 4.58% for NTPC, while the Sensex has risen by 2.49%.

Despite these short-term fluctuations, NTPC has demonstrated strong long-term growth, with a remarkable 256.87% increase over the past five years, outpacing the Sensex's 94.22% growth in the same period.