Top 20 Lowest Cap Hydropower Companies Listed in NEPSE
September 23, 2025 | Investopaper
Among the 20 lowest market capitalized hydropower companies, market caps range from a modest Rs 0.79 billion (DHPL) to Rs 2.67 billion (TPC and UMRH).
The 52-week trading ranges reveal considerable volatility, with many companies experiencing dramatic price swings throughout the year. KBSH demonstrates the most extreme volatility, ranging from Rs 1,715 to Rs 3,300, while BHPL shows the largest absolute range from Rs 651 to Rs 1,308.40. Several companies, including SPHL, BHPL, and JOSHI, have experienced significant pullbacks from their yearly highs, currently trading at substantial discounts to their peak values, mainly due to the issue of the right shares.
Stocks like KBSH (Rs 1,826) and SPL (Rs 902.89) command higher per-share valuations despite similar or lower market caps compared to peers — an indication of lower outstanding shares.
The table below shows the list of 20 hydropower companies with the lowest market capitalization.
| SN | Symbol | Close Price (Rs) | 52 Week High (Rs) | 52 Week Low (Rs) | MarketCapitalization (Rs) (Amt in billions) |
| 1 | DHPL | 298.99 | 427.2 | 213.1 | 0.79 |
| 2 | SPHL | 504.41 | 922 | 481 | 1.51 |
| 3 | USHL | 734.73 | 961 | 588 | 1.62 |
| 4 | BHPL | 694 | 1,308.40 | 651 | 1.74 |
| 5 | JOSHI | 287.1 | 521.6 | 254 | 1.76 |
| 6 | SPL | 902.89 | 1,102.20 | 765 | 1.81 |
| 7 | CHL | 241.01 | 599.7 | 226 | 1.87 |
| 8 | BNHC | 480.64 | 608 | 440 | 1.92 |
| 9 | HIMSTAR | 520.8 | 520.8 | 252.2 | 1.94 |
| 10 | AHL | 615.08 | 891 | 577.4 | 2.09 |
| 11 | RAWA | 758.62 | 990 | 656.8 | 2.12 |
| 12 | MKJC | 578.44 | 632 | 402 | 2.18 |
| 13 | KKHC | 243.83 | 475.9 | 225 | 2.27 |
| 14 | ULHC | 456.38 | 693 | 364 | 2.33 |
| 15 | KBSH | 1,826.00 | 3,300.00 | 1,715.00 | 2.45 |
| 16 | SPC | 495.73 | 722 | 463.7 | 2.48 |
| 17 | CKHL | 626.33 | 910 | 600.3 | 2.51 |
| 18 | NHDL | 670.76 | 1,002.60 | 520 | 2.60 |
| 19 | TPC | 333.34 | 671.6 | 305 | 2.67 |
| 20 | UMRH | 579.53 | 790 | 406.7 | 2.67 |
Note: The stock price and market capitalization is based on the trading data of NEPSE as of Ashwin 5, 2082 BS [September 21, 2025]. At current, the data may vary.
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