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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 - ₹204.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48M
Average Volume (3M)158.22K
Market Cap
₹218.92B
Enterprise Value₹363.11K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹56.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹216.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.3
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
3.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.59
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 Target
₹216.00Price Target Upside24.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)12.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹208.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated, Integrated BusinessCESC’s vertically integrated, tariff-regulated model provides durable cash-flow predictability versus merchant generators. Regulated tariffs and an owned distribution franchise enable cost recovery and steadier demand exposure, supporting multi‑period revenue stability and planning.
Resilient Revenue GrowthConsistent top‑line expansion shows enduring demand in the licensed service area. Over multiple years this supports utilization of generation assets and recovery of network investments, underpinning sustainable earnings capacity even if margins fluctuate.
Stable Returns / Equity BaseA steady ROE in the low double digits indicates the company earns reasonable returns on invested capital within its regulated framework. Gradual equity growth plus recurring dividend policy (seen elsewhere) supports investor returns and capital buffer for regulated capex cycles.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility for a utilities business that requires steady capex. Higher debt raises interest costs and refinancing risk, constraining ability to fund network upgrades or absorb tariff timing gaps over the next several quarters.
Negative Free Cash FlowA sharp move to negative FCF signals weak cash conversion from core operations and heavy capex or working capital strain. Over time this increases dependence on debt/equity financing, elevates liquidity risk, and limits capacity to deleverage or return capital.
Operating Margin CompressionSustained erosion of operating margins suggests rising input/purchased‑power costs or tariff lag. Lower operating profitability reduces the buffer against cost shocks, hampers cash flow generation, and makes regulated returns more sensitive to regulatory/tariff timing.
CESC Ltd News
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 ₹218.92B.
When is CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CESC Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were CESC Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
CESC Ltd released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported ₹3.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹2.9 by ₹0.4.
Is CESC Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CESC Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CESC Ltd pay dividends?
CESC Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ₹6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.62%. See more information on CESC Ltd dividends here
What is CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate?
CESC Ltd’s EPS estimate is 3.2.
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 ₹3.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹2.9. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.883%.
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.
CESC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹216.00
▲(24.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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