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CESC Ltd (IN:CESC)
:CESC
CESC Stock Chart & Stats
₹173.45
-₹4.57(-2.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹173.45
-₹4.57(-2.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹136.05 - ₹185.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48M
Average Volume (3M)158.22K
Market Cap
₹203.54B
Enterprise Value₹346.24B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹40.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta1.57
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.10
Shares Outstanding1,325,570,400
10 Day Avg. Volume196,144
30 Day Avg. Volume158,224
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-25.64
Price to Book (P/B)1.69
Price to Sales (P/S)1.19
P/FCF Ratio28.22
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)12.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹193.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Power Value ChainCESC's presence across generation and regulated distribution creates durable revenue mix and regulatory protections. Owning both supply and distribution fosters captive demand, tariff recovery mechanisms and operational synergies that support predictable cash flows and lower counterparty dependency over months.
Revenue Growth And MarginsSustained ~11% revenue growth combined with a healthy ~35% gross margin indicates demand resilience and effective cost management. These fundamentals support ongoing reinvestment and margin retention, making earnings less susceptible to short-term volatility and strengthening medium-term earnings visibility.
Strong Operating Cash ConversionA near-2x OCF-to-net-income ratio shows robust cash conversion from operations. Reliable cash generation underpins the ability to fund capital projects, service debt and maintain operations without immediate external financing, improving financial flexibility over a 2-6 month horizon.
Bears Say
Moderate LeverageA debt-to-equity around 1.5 reflects meaningful leverage for a utility, increasing fixed interest obligations and reducing balance sheet flexibility. While regulated cash flows mitigate some risk, elevated leverage can constrain refinancing options and raise vulnerability to rate or funding shocks over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash Flow GrowthOngoing higher capex has driven negative free cash flow growth, which can limit discretionary uses of cash like deleveraging or dividends. If elevated investment persists, the company may need to balance growth ambitions with liquidity and financing needs across upcoming quarters.
EBIT Margin VariabilityVariability in EBIT margins signals operating efficiency and cost exposure risks (fuel, procurement, losses). For a distribution/generation operator, fluctuating margins reduce earnings predictability and can amplify the effect of regulatory or commodity movements on profitability over the medium term.
CESC Ltd News
CESC FAQ
What was CESC Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
CESC Ltd lowest stock price was ₹136.05 and its highest was ₹185.25 in the past 12 months.
What is CESC Ltd’s market cap?
CESC Ltd’s market cap is ₹203.54B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were CESC Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
CESC Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ₹2.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹2 by ₹0.1.
Is CESC Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CESC Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CESC Ltd pay dividends?
CESC Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ₹6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.56%. See more information on CESC Ltd dividends here
What is CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate?
CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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 ₹2.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹2. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.194%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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 three thermal power plants, including Budge Budge, Southern, and Titagarh generating stations generating 1125 megawatts (MW) of power; a thermal power project with a capacity of 600 MW in Haldia, West Bengal; two thermal power projects with a capacity of 600 MW in Chandrapur, Maharashtra and 40 MW atmospheric fluidized bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal; and transmission and distribution network of 23468 circuit kms, and distributes power in Uttar Pradesh with license area of 335 square kilometers. The company also owns and operates solar power project with a capacity of 18 MW data center in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. It serves approximately 3.5 million domestic, industrial, and commercial users in 567 square kilometers of Kolkata and Howrah. CESC Limited was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.
Technical Analysis
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