CESC Ltd (IN:CESC)
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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₹138.05 - ₹185.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48M
Average Volume (3M)158.22K
Market Cap
₹239.20B
Enterprise Value₹381.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹46.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹188.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS Estimate
2.9Next 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-25.65
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)13.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹206.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Generation And Distribution ModelVertical integration across generation and regulated distribution gives durable operational control and margin insulation. Owning generation reduces procurement exposure while regulated distribution yields predictable tariff‑based returns, supporting steady cash flow and resilience to short-term market swings.
Consistent Revenue Growth And Healthy Gross MarginsSustained ~11% revenue growth with ~35% gross margins indicates expanding scale and core profitability. This combination supports reinvestment for network upgrades and generation capacity, helping maintain competitive position and absorb regulatory or commodity cost shifts over the medium term.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationHigh OCF-to-net-income (≈1.89) reflects robust cash conversion and operational cash strength. Durable cash generation improves ability to fund capex, service debt and maintain network reliability without immediate reliance on external funding, supporting medium‑term financial flexibility.
Bears Say
Moderate Financial LeverageA D/E near 1.5 and modest equity ratio imply meaningful leverage for a capital‑intensive utility. This raises interest and refinancing risk, limiting balance sheet flexibility to pursue growth or absorb revenue shocks, and increases sensitivity to rising interest rates over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash Flow Growth Due To CapexOngoing capex driving negative FCF growth suggests heavy investment phase. While strategic, sustained negative FCF can pressure liquidity, necessitate external financing or increase leverage, and constrain dividends or discretionary spending if cash generation doesn't keep pace with capital needs.
Modest Net Margins And Variable Operating EfficiencyA net margin around 8% with variable EBIT margins indicates limited margin buffer versus cost shocks. In a regulated and commodity‑exposed sector, this variability can compress returns when procurement or operating costs rise or when regulatory pass‑throughs lag, constraining long‑term earnings stability.
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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 ₹185.25 in the past 12 months.
What is CESC Ltd’s market cap?
CESC Ltd’s market cap is ₹239.20B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 29 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 is 2.9.
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
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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 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.
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