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₹136.80 - ₹185.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48M
Average Volume (3M)158.22K
Market Cap
₹199.10B
Enterprise Value₹341.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹46.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹188.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta1.34
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
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained ~11% TTM revenue growth shows durable demand for CESC's power sales and expanding commercial footprint. For a regulated utility with distribution licences, multi-year revenue growth reflects customer base expansion and higher load, supporting stable top-line momentum and predictable cash inflows.
Robust Profit MarginsRelatively high gross margin and positive net margin indicate structural cost control and pricing power. Vertical integration across generation and distribution plus regulated tariff mechanisms help preserve spreads versus procurement cost, supporting margin sustainability versus pure merchant players over time.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash conversion near 1.9x demonstrates durable ability to turn accounting profits into cash. This supports ongoing capex, working capital needs and debt servicing without relying solely on external financing, improving the company's resilience through multi‑year investment cycles in the power sector.
Bears Say
Moderate LeverageA debt-to-equity ~1.5 and modest equity ratio show material leverage for a utility. While manageable, this level limits financial flexibility, raises interest expense sensitivity to rate moves, and reduces capacity to fund large capex or absorb demand shocks without raising additional capital.
Negative Free Cash Flow GrowthNegative FCF growth driven by higher capex strains liquidity and can necessitate external funding or higher leverage. Although capex may be growth-oriented, persistent negative FCF reduces reserve buffers and increases refinancing and execution risk over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Margin / Operational VariabilityFluctuating EBIT margins and a moderate ROE (~11.4%) point to operational and cost volatility (procurement, fuel, losses). For a regulated utility, variability can reflect timing of tariff pass-throughs and operational inefficiencies, which undermines earnings predictability and long‑term return improvement.
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CESC FAQ
What was CESC Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
CESC Ltd lowest stock price was ₹136.80 and its highest was ₹185.25 in the past 12 months.
What is CESC Ltd’s market cap?
CESC Ltd’s market cap is ₹199.10B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 56 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
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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.
Technical Analysis
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