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CESC LimitedNSEI:CESC Stock Report

Market Cap ₹187.6b
Updated 6h ago
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1Y-14.7%
7D-1.3%
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CESC Limited

NSEI:CESC Stock Report

Market Cap: ₹187.6b

  • Company Overview
    • Valuation
    • Future Growth
    • Past Performance
    • Financial Health
    • Dividend
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CESC (CESC) Stock Overview

An integrated electrical utility company, engages in the generation and distribution of electricity in India. More details

CESC fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation6/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health0/6
Dividends5/6

Rewards

Trading at 65.7% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 11.46% per year

Earnings grew by 12.8% over the past year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Analysts in good agreement that stock price will rise by 48.6%

Risk Analysis

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Dividend of 4.18% is not well covered by free cash flows


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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for CESC
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price₹141.53
52 Week High₹204.50
52 Week Low₹138.12
Beta0.37
1 Month Change-8.74%
3 Month Change-17.30%
1 Year Change-15.85%
3 Year Change55.53%
5 Year Change71.66%
Change since IPO561.36%

Recent News & Updates

Analysis Article • Aug 16

CESC Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

As you might know, CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) last week released its latest first-quarter, and things did not turn out...
Analysis Article • May 09

Analysts Are Updating Their CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Estimates After Its Annual Results

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) came out with its yearly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Aug 16

CESC Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

As you might know, CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) last week released its latest first-quarter, and things did not turn out...
Analysis Article • May 09

Analysts Are Updating Their CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Estimates After Its Annual Results

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) came out with its yearly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...
Analysis Article • Jan 04

CESC's (NSE:CESC) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article • Dec 14

We Think CESC (NSE:CESC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • Nov 26

Investors Don't See Light At End Of CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Tunnel

When close to half the companies in India have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 26x, you may consider CESC...
Analysis Article • Sep 29

The Returns At CESC (NSE:CESC) Aren't Growing

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article • Sep 11

Is CESC (NSE:CESC) Using Too Much Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Aug 03

CESC Limited Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. Results were good...
Analysis Article • Jun 25

CESC (NSE:CESC) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article • May 18

CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Just Released Its Annual Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Investors in CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.7% to close at ₹165 following the release...
Analysis Article • May 03

Earnings Working Against CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Share Price

When close to half the companies in India have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 27x, you may consider CESC...
Analysis Article • Mar 01

Here's Why CESC (NSE:CESC) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Feb 14

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying CESC Limited (NSE:CESC)?

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Analysis Article • Jan 29

CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) 28% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Earnings

The CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 28%. The...
Analysis Article • Jan 14

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Third-Quarter Report

There's been a notable change in appetite for CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) shares in the week since its third-quarter...
Analysis Article • Dec 19

Returns On Capital At CESC (NSE:CESC) Paint A Concerning Picture

What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? A business that's potentially in...
Analysis Article • Nov 15

Analysts Are Updating Their CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Estimates After Its Second-Quarter Results

Shareholders might have noticed that CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...
Analysis Article • Nov 09

Should You Think About Buying CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Now?

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Analysis Article • Oct 22

CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

When close to half the companies in India have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 34x, you may consider CESC...
Analysis Article • Sep 16

Investors Could Be Concerned With CESC's (NSE:CESC) Returns On Capital

What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? Typically, we'll see the trend of...
Analysis Article • Aug 13

CESC Limited Beat Revenue Forecasts By 6.6%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its latest...
Analysis Article • Jul 12

CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 30%

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month alone. The last...
Analysis Article • Jun 06

Does CESC (NSE:CESC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • May 22

Capital Allocation Trends At CESC (NSE:CESC) Aren't Ideal

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Analysis Article • May 01

An Intrinsic Calculation For CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Suggests It's 46% Undervalued

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, CESC fair value estimate is ₹273 CESC is estimated to be 46...
Analysis Article • Apr 13

CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Shares Bounce 25% But Its Business Still Trails The Market

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period beforehand. The...
Analysis Article • Feb 07

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For CESC (NSE:CESC)

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Analysis Article • Jan 23

CESC Limited Just Missed Earnings And Its Revenue Numbers Were Weaker Than Expected

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...
Analysis Article • Dec 18

There's No Escaping CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Muted Earnings Despite A 26% Share Price Rise

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone. The last...
Analysis Article • Aug 24

Be Wary Of CESC (NSE:CESC) And Its Returns On Capital

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? A business that's potentially...
Analysis Article • Jul 07

CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights CESC's estimated fair value is ₹138 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CESC is estimated to be 45...
Analysis Article • Aug 31

Is CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Potentially Undervalued?

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...
Analysis Article • Jun 15

CESC Limited's (NSE:CESC) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

CESC Limited's ( NSE:CESC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.3x might make it look like a strong buy right now...
Analysis Article • Apr 06

Should You Think About Buying CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Now?

CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens...
Analysis Article • Jan 15

Earnings Report: CESC Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 5.8%

Investors in CESC Limited ( NSE:CESC ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.2% to close at ₹92.55 following the...
Analysis Article • Nov 23

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At CESC (NSE:CESC)

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...

Shareholder Returns

CESCIN Electric UtilitiesIN Market
7D-2.6%1.3%-0.3%
1Y-15.9%3.3%-3.0%

Return vs Industry: CESC underperformed the Indian Electric Utilities industry which returned 3.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CESC underperformed the Indian Market which returned -3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CESC's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CESC volatility
CESC Average Weekly Movement3.2%
Electric Utilities Industry Average Movement3.2%
Market Average Movement5.7%
10% most volatile stocks in IN Market8.9%
10% least volatile stocks in IN Market3.4%

Stable Share Price: CESC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Indian market.

Volatility Over Time: CESC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
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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; 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 serves domestic, industrial, commercial, government agencies, pumping stations, local bodies, schools etc. CESC Limited was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

CESC Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do CESC's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CESC fundamental statistics
Market cap₹187.61b
Earnings (TTM)₹15.54b
Revenue (TTM)₹188.53b
12.1x
P/E Ratio
1.0x
P/S Ratio

Is CESC overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CESC income statement (TTM)
Revenue₹188.53b
Cost of Revenue₹116.21b
Gross Profit₹72.32b
Other Expenses₹56.78b
Earnings₹15.54b

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)11.72
Gross Margin38.36%
Net Profit Margin8.24%
Debt/Equity Ratio164.3%

How did CESC perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.2%
Current Dividend Yield
52%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/21 11:33
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/21 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2026/03/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
  • SEC Form 10-K
  • SEC Form 10-Q
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
  • Analyst Research Reports
  • Blue Matrix
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
  • ICE Market Data
  • SEC Form S-1
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
  • SEC Form 4
  • SEC Form 13D
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
  • SEC Form 10-K
  • SEC Form DEF 14A
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements
  • SEC Form 8-K

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.

Learn about the who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.

Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.

Analyst Sources

CESC Limited is covered by 32 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null null360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited
Rajesh Majumdar360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited
null nullAntique Stockbroking Ltd.

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