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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)301.49K
Market Cap
₹165.10B
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 Yield9.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.70
Shares Outstanding1,325,570,400
10 Day Avg. Volume592,044
30 Day Avg. Volume301,490
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)₹208.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Revenue GrowthSteady revenue expansion indicates resilient electricity demand and continued ability to serve customers across CESC’s distribution operations. This provides a durable base for future earnings, although profitability will still depend on tariffs, procurement costs, and operating efficiency.
Positive EPS GrowthPositive EPS growth shows that earnings per share have expanded despite the company’s margin pressures. If supported by continuing revenue growth and stable net margins, this can strengthen internal funding capacity and improve the company’s ability to sustain shareholder returns.
Stable Return On EquityA sustained 11–13% return on equity suggests CESC continues to generate a meaningful return from its expanding equity base. This supports the quality of its regulated utility franchise and indicates that capital remains productive despite increasing balance-sheet leverage.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageHigher leverage reduces financial flexibility and leaves more operating cash committed to debt obligations. The increase in debt-to-equity can constrain future investment choices, raise refinancing exposure, and make the company more sensitive to any deterioration in utility earnings or cash generation.
Negative Free Cash FlowThe swing to substantially negative free cash flow indicates that accounting profits are not currently translating into sufficient cash after investment or working-capital needs. Continued weakness could increase dependence on external financing and limit funds available for dividends or growth.
Operating Margin CompressionBroad compression across operating margins signals weaker earnings quality and reduced profitability from core utility activities. Higher fuel or purchased-power costs, tariff pressure, or both could continue to absorb revenue gains, making durable profit expansion harder to achieve.
CESC Ltd News
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 ₹165.10B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 14, 2026 which is in 20 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 9.64%. 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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