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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₹123.55 - ₹204.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume765.15K
Average Volume (3M)309.48K
Market Cap
₹165.50B
Enterprise Value₹365.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹56.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.7
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Nov 14, 2026EPS Estimate
3.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.70
Shares Outstanding1,325,570,400
10 Day Avg. Volume193,354
30 Day Avg. Volume309,477
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)12.75
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹208.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Revenue GrowthSteady revenue growth indicates resilient electricity demand across CESC’s customer base and supports the durability of its core utility operations. Continued top-line expansion can provide a foundation for maintaining network investment and serving customers despite pressure on operating profitability.
Regulated Utility PositionCESC’s integrated generation, distribution, and retail electricity activities create an established operating position in a regulated utility market. Its long-standing Kolkata presence and customer-facing network provide an enduring platform for recurring electricity sales and ongoing sector participation.
Stable Returns And Net MarginRelatively stable return on equity and net profit margin show that CESC continues to produce accounting profits despite weaker operating margins. This earnings resilience supports the company’s ability to preserve shareholder returns while addressing cost, tariff, and capital-investment pressures.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowThe shift to materially negative free cash flow reduces internally generated funding available for network investment, debt reduction, and shareholder distributions. If sustained, the gap between reported earnings and cash generation could increase reliance on financing and constrain financial flexibility.
Rising LeverageHigher leverage leaves CESC with less balance-sheet flexibility as a capital-intensive utility and increases the financial burden associated with funding its operations and investment needs. The rise in debt relative to equity could make future cash-flow weakness more consequential for capital allocation.
Operating Margin CompressionBroad compression across gross, EBIT, and EBITDA margins indicates that the core operating model is absorbing greater cost or tariff pressure, even though net margin remains fairly stable. Persistent margin erosion could weaken earnings quality and reduce the benefit of revenue growth.
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CESC FAQ
What was CESC Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
CESC Ltd lowest stock price was ₹123.55 and its highest was ₹204.40 in the past 12 months.
What is CESC Ltd’s market cap?
CESC Ltd’s market cap is ₹165.50B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 14, 2026 which is in 17 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 9.62%. See more information on CESC Ltd dividends here
What is CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate?
CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate is 3.3.
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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