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CESC Stock Chart & Stats
₹163.10
-₹0.86(-0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹163.10
-₹0.86(-0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹138.05 - ₹204.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume765.15K
Average Volume (3M)158.22K
Market Cap
₹217.59B
Enterprise Value₹363.11K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹56.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹216.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
3.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.59
Shares Outstanding1,325,570,400
10 Day Avg. Volume196,144
30 Day Avg. Volume158,224
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.59
Price to Sales (P/S)1.07
P/FCF Ratio-16.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹216.00Price Target Upside32.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)12.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹208.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line growth across years signals durable demand for electricity in CESC’s service area. For a regulated utility, steady revenue expansion supports long-term contractability of cash flows, aids planning for capex and tariffs, and cushions profitability shocks over a 2–6 month horizon.
Regulated Utility Business ModelAn integrated, licensed distribution footprint creates a structural competitive advantage: captive customers, regulated tariffs and predictable volume mixes. This regulatory moat typically produces stable, contractable cash flows and predictable demand profiles that remain relevant across medium-term planning cycles.
Stable Return On EquityA steady ROE in the low double digits indicates the company has been able to convert invested capital into earnings consistently. That durability supports retained-earnings growth, potential dividend capacity and investor confidence, and mitigates some concerns from cyclical pressure on operating metrics.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in leverage weakens the balance sheet for a capital-intensive utility. Higher debt amplifies interest obligations and refinancing risk, constrains discretionary investments, and makes the firm more sensitive to cash-flow volatility or tariff timing issues over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash FlowA substantial swing to negative FCF signals that accounting profits are not translating into usable cash, forcing reliance on external financing. Over months this raises funding and liquidity risk, limits ability to self-fund capex or dividends, and increases sensitivity to interest-rate or credit-market moves.
Operating Margin CompressionSustained contraction in core operating margins suggests rising input costs (fuel/PPA) or tariff pressure that erode earnings quality. Without structural tariff adjustments or efficiency gains, reduced operating profitability will persistently compress cash generation and limit reinvestment capacity.
CESC Ltd News
CESC FAQ
What was CESC Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
CESC Ltd lowest stock price was ₹138.05 and its highest was ₹204.40 in the past 12 months.
What is CESC Ltd’s market cap?
CESC Ltd’s market cap is ₹217.59B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were CESC Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
CESC Ltd released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported ₹3.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹2.9 by ₹0.4.
Is CESC Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CESC Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CESC Ltd pay dividends?
CESC Ltd pays a Notavailable dividend of ₹6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.64%. See more information on CESC Ltd dividends here
What is CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate?
CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate is 3.2.
How many shares outstanding does CESC Ltd have?
CESC Ltd has 1,325,570,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to CESC Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CESC Ltd reported an EPS of ₹3.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹2.9. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.883%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CESC Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:CESC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
CESC Ltd
CESC Limited, an integrated electrical utility company, engages in the generation and distribution of electricity in India. It owns and operates two thermal power plants, including Budge Budge generating station with a generating capacity of 750 megawatts and Southern generating stations with a generating capacity of 135 megawatts; a 40-megawatt atmospheric fluidized bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal; a 300-megawatt solar project in Bhadla, Rajasthan; a 450-megawatt hybrid project comprising a 150-megawatt solar unit and 300-megawatt wind unit in Mandsaur, Madhya, Pradesh; and a 450-megawatt hybrid project that consists of a 150-megawatt solar unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan and a 300-megawatt wind unit in Ananthapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.
CESC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹216.00
▲(32.43% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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