NAVA LIMITED
₹508.60-₹11.55 (-2.2%)
Last close · Data as of Oct 30, 2026
- Market cap
- ₹15,907 Cr
- P/E
- 35.6x
- EV / EBITDA
- 47.1x
- Revenue
- ₹1,612 Cr
- Net margin
- 14.9%
- ROCE
- 6.9%
Price chart
Technical chartScreen technicals →-17.9% over the last year
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Performance
Price change over each period, before dividends.
- 1M
- -9.1%
- 3M
- -8.2%
- 6M
- -23.1%
- 1Y
- -17.9%
- 5Y
- +783.8%
52-week range
Day change -₹11.55 (-2.2%) from ₹520 to ₹509 · Last close Oct 30, 2026
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AI Summary
Indian StockStrengths1
- Maintains healthy dividend payout of 27.0%
Concerns1
- Low return on equity of 6.0%
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About the company
Nava Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in ferroalloy manufacturing, energy, mining, agribusiness, and operation and maintenance services in India, Zambia, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and internationally. It operates through Ferro Alloys, Energy, Mining, and Other segments.
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Nava Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in ferroalloy manufacturing, energy, mining, agribusiness, and operation and maintenance services in India, Zambia, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and internationally. It operates through Ferro Alloys, Energy, Mining, and Other segments. The company operates 150 MW and 114 MW coal power plants in Paloncha, Telangana; 150 MW coal power plant in Dhenkanal, Odisha; 20 MW coal/bagasse power plant in Dharmavaram, Andhra Pradesh; and 300 MW power plant in Zambia. It also engages in the production of various alloy metals, including ferro chrome and silicon, and silico manganese; generation of power from thermal sources and related ancillary services; mining and selling of coal; distribution of pharmaceutical products; operation of avocado and sugar cane plantations; and provision of operation and maintenance services for power plants. The company also exports its products. The company was formerly known as Nava Bharat Ventures Limited and changed its name to Nava Limited in July 2022. Nava Limited was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
- Sector
- Energy
- Shares outstanding
- 28.3 Cr shares
- ISIN
- INE725A01030
- BSE code
- 513023
Key statistics
Screen fundamentals →Valuation, profitability, growth and solvency at the latest close; hover a label for its meaning.
Valuation
- Market cap
- ₹15,907 Cr
- P/E
- 35.6x
- P/B
- 4.3x
- EV / EBITDA
- 47.1x
- EV / Sales
- 10.7x
- P/S
- 10.8x
- Earnings yield
- 2.8%
- 52-week high
- ₹731.65
- 52-week low
- ₹474.55
Profitability
- Operating margin
- 17.2%
- Net margin
- 14.9%
- EBITDA margin
- 22.8%
- ROE
- 6.0%
- ROCE
- 6.9%
- ROA
- 5.6%
- Dividend payout
- 27.0%
- Tax rate
- 26.0%
- Other income, % of PBT
- 27.5%
Growth
- RevenueLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- ₹1,612 Cr
- Revenue growth, 1YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- 9.8%
- Revenue CAGR, 5YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- 6.3%
- EBITDALatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- ₹334 Cr
- EBITDA growth, 1YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- -23.9%
- Net profit growth, 1YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- 92.7%
- Net profit CAGR, 5YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- 11.2%
- Cash from operationsLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- ₹251 Cr
- CFO growth, 1YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- 422.9%
- Free cash flowLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- ₹0 Cr
- Asset growth, 1YLatest stored company figure. It is not dated and can be a year behind the FY2025 statements; the Growth card lists each year.
- -0.8%
Solvency and efficiency
- Current ratio
- 13.98
- Debt / Equity
- 0.00
- Debt / Assets
- 0.00
- Debt / EBITDA
- 0.03
- Interest coverage
- 42.17
- Financial leverage
- 1.07
- CFO / Net profit
- 1.15
- Cash / Market cap
- 6.2%
- Cash per share
- ₹35.01
- Asset turnover
- 0.38
- Fixed asset turnover
- 2.21
- Capital intensity
- 0.45
- Debtor days
- 55 days
- Inventory turnover
- 2.03
- Cash conversion cycle
- 211 days
Where the revenue went
Of every ₹100 of FY2025 revenue, ₹26 was left as net profit.
| From | To | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Expenses | ₹1,237 Cr |
| Sales | Operating profit | ₹375 Cr |
| Operating profit | Interest | ₹3 Cr |
| Operating profit | Depreciation | ₹34 Cr |
| Operating profit | Profit before tax | ₹338 Cr |
| Other income | Profit before tax | ₹186 Cr |
| Profit before tax | Tax and other | ₹103 Cr |
| Profit before tax | Net profit | ₹422 Cr |
Revenue and net profit
Revenue grew 9.8% in FY2025; net profit is the dashed line.
| Date | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | ₹1,027 Cr | ₹155 Cr |
| FY2022 | ₹1,678 Cr | ₹382 Cr |
| FY2023 | ₹1,600 Cr | ₹322 Cr |
| FY2024 | ₹1,468 Cr | ₹219 Cr |
| FY2025 | ₹1,612 Cr | ₹422 Cr |
Cash flows
FY2025: ₹216 Cr from operations, ₹466 Cr free after investment (dashed).
| Date | Operating cash flow | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | ₹376 Cr | ₹292 Cr |
| FY2022 | ₹323 Cr | ₹176 Cr |
| FY2023 | ₹48 Cr | ₹71 Cr |
| FY2024 | ₹251 Cr | ₹223 Cr |
| FY2025 | ₹216 Cr | ₹466 Cr |
Growth
Latest fiscal year FY2025 (ending March): each figure with its change over the year before.
- Revenue
- ₹1,612 Cr+9.8%1Y
- Net profit
- ₹422 Cr+92.7%1Y
- Cash from operations
- ₹216 Cr
- Free cash flow
- ₹466 Cr+109.0%1Y
- Revenue CAGR, 5Y
- 6.3%
- EBITDA CAGR, 5Y
- 6.0%
- Net profit CAGR, 5Y
- 11.2%
| Year | Revenue | Operating income | EBITDA | Net profit | CFO | FCF | ROE | Revenue growth 1Y | Net profit growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | ₹1,612 Cr | ₹375 Cr | — | ₹422 Cr | ₹216 Cr | ₹466 Cr | 11.7% | +9.8% | +92.7% |
Monthly returns
Month-by-month returns of NAVA across the years, with the seasonal pattern.
Balance sheet
What the company owns and owes at the end of FY2025.
| Line | FY2025 |
|---|---|
| Liabilities and equity | ₹3,941 Cr |
| Equity capital | ₹28 Cr |
| Reserves | ₹3,580 Cr |
| Borrowings | ₹23 Cr |
| Other liabilities | ₹310 Cr |
| Assets | ₹3,941 Cr |
| Fixed assets | ₹650 Cr |
| Capital work in progress | ₹9 Cr |
| Investments | ₹2,132 Cr |
| Other assets | ₹1,150 Cr |
Market cap against peers
8 peers: same sector group, nearest by size.
P/E against peers
NAVA trades at 35.6x earnings against a peer median of 24.8x (a 44% premium).
Not shown (no positive earnings and no EV / Sales): Reliance Power Limited.
Peer comparison
Same-sector peers by market cap, with the median.
| Company | Market cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVA LIMITEDNAVAthis companyP/E ↑ premium | ₹15,907 Cr | 35.6x | 4.3x | 6.0% | 47.1x |
| CESC LimitedCESC | ₹21,217 Cr | 25.2x | 2.1x | 7.8% | 11.6x |
| Castrol India LtdCASTROLIND | ₹18,555 Cr | 19.0x | 10.2x | — | — |
| Gujarat State Petronet Ltd.GUJARAT | ₹16,858 Cr | 23.0x | 1.5x | 12.5% | 9.0x |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines LimitedKIRLOSENG | ₹16,727 Cr | 38.5x | 5.3x | 13.8% | 28.2x |
| Emmvee Photovoltaic Power LimitedEMMVEE | ₹14,711 Cr | 129.0x | — | 33.3% | 76.5x |
| Reliance Power LimitedRPOWER | ₹13,822 Cr | — | 1.4x | 0.5% | 119.5x |
| ACME Solar Holdings LimitedACMESOLAR | ₹13,620 Cr | 634.0x | 2.9x | 15.5% | 21.5x |
| Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.CHENNPETRO | ₹12,244 Cr | 10.8x | 1.4x | 31.5% | 2.9x |
| Peer median | — | 24.8x | 3.1x | 12.8% | 15.7x |
Year-to-date ROI
NAVA since 1 January, against earlier years.
Historical volatility
NAVA's day-to-day swings over 30, 60 and 180 days.
Financial statements
Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow as reported, in ₹ crore, grouped into plain-language lines.
Figures in ₹ crore as reported, fiscal years ending March, newest first; the trailing twelve months (TTM) last.
Operating margin by fiscal year
| Date | Operating margin |
|---|---|
| FY2021 | 24.0% |
| FY2022 | 34.0% |
| FY2023 | 24.0% |
| FY2024 | 17.0% |
| FY2025 | 23.0% |
| Line | FY2025 |
|---|---|
| RevenueSales | ₹1,612 Cr |
| Costs | |
| Interest | ₹3 Cr |
| Expenses | ₹1,237 Cr |
| Operating profitOperating Profit | ₹375 Cr |
| Other income and charges | |
| Profit before tax | ₹525 Cr |
| Tax | |
| Net profitNet Profit | ₹422 Cr |
| Per share |
| Line | FY2025 |
|---|---|
| Liabilities and equityTotal Liabilities | ₹3,941 Cr |
| Equity capitalEquity Capital | ₹28 Cr |
| Reserves | ₹3,580 Cr |
| Borrowings | ₹23 Cr |
| Other liabilitiesOther Liabilities | ₹310 Cr |
| AssetsTotal Assets | ₹3,941 Cr |
| Fixed assetsFixed Assets | ₹650 Cr |
| Capital work in progressCWIP | ₹9 Cr |
| Investments | ₹2,132 Cr |
| Other assetsOther Assets | ₹1,150 Cr |
| Line | FY2025 |
|---|---|
| Operating cash flowCash from Operating Activity | ₹216 Cr |
| Investing cash flowCash from Investing Activity | ₹250 Cr |
| Financing cash flowCash from Financing Activity | -₹466 Cr |
| Change in cashNet Cash Flow | ₹0 Cr |
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