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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
₹207.58B
Enterprise Value₹365.68K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹56.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Nov 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.70
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)12.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹210.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Distribution FranchiseCESC operates a licensed, regulated distribution franchise in Kolkata, giving it structural access to captive demand and tariff-setting frameworks. This regulatory moat supports predictable volumes and revenues over multi-year horizons, reducing exposure to pure merchant-market volatility.
Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line growth indicates resilient end-user demand across residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Durable demand growth supports long-term cash flow potential and scale benefits, helping absorb cost shocks and underpinning investment plans over the next several quarters.
Stable Return On EquityA steady ROE in the low double-digits signals that the business continues to generate acceptable returns on capital despite sector pressures. Gradual equity growth alongside this ROE points to ongoing retained earnings and capacity to support regulated operations without eroding shareholder returns long-term.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-coverage risk for a capital-intensive utility. Higher debt burdens constrain the firm's ability to fund capex or absorb tariff lag, increasing vulnerability to demand shocks or regulatory delays over the next several quarters.
Weak Cash GenerationNegative free cash flow and weak cash conversion mean earnings are not being matched by cash, forcing greater reliance on external financing for capex and working capital. Over months this elevates liquidity and funding risk and can pressure credit metrics and the ability to sustain investments or payouts.
Operating Margin CompressionSustained decline in operating margins suggests rising fuel or purchased-power costs and/or tariff pressures that erode core profitability. Unless structural cost recovery or efficiency gains occur, margin compression will persistently reduce free cash flow and limit reinvestment capacity over the medium term.
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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 ₹204.40 in the past 12 months.
What is CESC Ltd’s market cap?
CESC Ltd’s market cap is ₹207.58B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 14, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were CESC Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
CESC Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported ₹3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹3.2 by -₹0.2.
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 Notavailable dividend of ₹6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.75%. 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 ₹3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹3.2. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.838%.
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 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.
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