State-run power generation company NTPC is likely to report a 1 percent profit growth for July-September quarter as operational numbers are expected to be tepid.
Consolidated profit for the quarter may increase to Rs 2,458 crore from Rs 2,431 crore in year-ago, according to average of estimates of analysts polled by CNBC-TV18.
Revenue during the quarter is seen rising 4 percent to Rs 20,254 crore, compared with Rs 19,397 crore in corresponding quarter last fiscal.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) may decline to Rs 5,361 crore from Rs 5,396 crore and margin may contract to 26.4 percent from 27.8 percent YoY.
Analysts expect 5 percent growth in generation volumes. Average realisations are expected to remain flattish at around Rs 3.41 per unit.
Growth in profit is expected to be limited due to GCV calculation. NTPC added capacity around 2700 MW in Q2.
Key issues to watch for:-
-Plant load factor for coal-based projects and generation loss
-Core return on equity and incentives
-Capacity and commission guidance
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