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HCLTECH vs NTPC: Stock Comparison

HCL TECHNOLOGIES vs NTPCUpdated 23 Oct 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

HCL TECHNOLOGIES is the larger company by market capitalisation. HCL TECHNOLOGIES shows a higher ROE, a higher dividend yield and lower leverage, while NTPC shows a lower P/E, faster revenue growth and a higher net margin. These are relative readings on individual metrics — weigh valuation against growth, margins, leverage and capital efficiency rather than treating any single number as decisive.

Metric snapshot

HCLTECH leads 8; NTPC leads 5 of 13

Not a rating
These companies operate in different sectors (Information Technology vs Power). Valuation and leverage norms differ across sectors, so cross-sector ratio comparisons can mislead — compare each against its own sector peers too.

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HCLTECHNTPC

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Market CapContext only
₹3.86 L Cr
₹2.89 L Cr
P/E RatioNTPC has the lower reading
21.09x
10.41x ✓
P/B RatioNTPC has the lower reading
5.08x
1.42x ✓
EPSHCLTECH has the higher reading
₹18.91 ✓
₹6.93
Book ValueContext only
₹277.1
₹217.76
Dividend YieldHCLTECH has the higher reading
4.21% ✓
3.02%

✓ marks the usual favourable reading; it is not a recommendation.

Key Differences

Market Cap
HCLTECH is the larger company
₹3.86 L Cr vs ₹2.89 L Cr
P/E Ratio
NTPC has a lower P/E
10.41x vs 21.09x
P/B Ratio
NTPC has a lower P/B
1.42x vs 5.08x
EPS
HCLTECH has higher earnings per share
₹18.91 vs ₹6.93
Dividend Yield
HCLTECH has a higher dividend yield
4.21% vs 3.02%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
NTPC has faster revenue growth
8% vs 5.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HCLTECH has faster EPS growth
-0.2% vs -1.6%
Qtr Sales Growth
HCLTECH has stronger quarterly sales growth
3.01% vs 0%

Each difference is a single, relative reading — StockeZee does not name an overall winner.

Profile

MetricHCLTECHNTPC
SectorInformation TechnologyPower
IndustryComputers - Software & ConsultingPower Generation

Price

MetricHCLTECHNTPC
Live Price₹1,422.2₹298
Day Change0.04%-1.52%
Volume44.22 L87.52 L
52-Week High₹1,780.1₹414.4
52-Week Low₹1,030₹297.55
Distance from 52W High-20.11%-28.09%

Valuation

MetricHCLTECHNTPC
Market Cap₹3.86 L Cr₹2.89 L Cr
P/E Ratio21.09x10.41x
P/B Ratio5.08x1.42x
EPS₹18.91₹6.93
Book Value₹277.1₹217.76
Dividend Yield4.21%3.02%

Growth

MetricHCLTECHNTPC
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)5.3%8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-0.2%-1.6%
Qtr Sales Growth3.01%0%
Qtr Profit Growth10.94%0%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricHCLTECHNTPC
ROE29.45%13.25%
ROCE40.57%9.06%
Net Margin12.8%15.38%
Operating Margin18.66%19.94%
Debt to Equity0x1.09x

Shareholding

As of Sep 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricHCLTECHNTPC
Promoter Holding44.42%51.1%
FII Holding15.33%▲ 0.43 pp15.79%▼ 0.51 pp
DII Holding18.94%▲ 0.16 pp29.87%▲ 0.43 pp
Public Holding4.59%▼ 0.56 pp3.24%▲ 0.09 pp

How to Read This Comparison

Valuation ratios (P/E, P/B) use the latest consolidated figures where available; growth numbers compare against the same period last year; shareholding percentages come from the most recent quarterly filings, with the change shown against the prior quarter. A "more favourable" highlight is relative between these two companies only — it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a comparison against the wider sector. Rows with no reported data for either company are hidden rather than shown empty.

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Data source: NSE and company filings via StockeZee. This comparison is informational — it is not investment advice, and StockeZee is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser.