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CESC is little changed at ₹164.12 on light volume — a quiet consolidation day.
With a market cap of ₹21,759.24 Cr., it trades at a P/E of 14.11. Track live valuations, technical indicators, and peers comparison below. Check delivery conviction and recent filings to build your view.
How good is this company?
Overall performance across 5 key dimensions.
CESC flags & news
Key strengths, potential risks, and recent updates.
Green Flags
- ●Earnings GrowthEPS (TTM) grew by a solid 17.8% YoY
- ●Healthy Operating MarginsOPM is structurally strong at 18.6%
- ●Reasonable ValuationTrading at a moderate P/E of 14.6x
- ●High Promoter HoldingPromoters hold 52.1% skin-in-the-game
- ●Steady Dividend YieldReliable 3.70% dividend yield
- ●Virtually Debt-FreeVery low Debt-to-Equity of 0.02x
- ●Positive Free Cash FlowFCF has been positive for 3 consecutive years
- ●Zero Pledge RiskNo recent active promoter pledging found
Red Flags
- ●Rising Receivables vs SalesReceivables grew 20.4% outpacing sales growth of 11.2%
Latest CESC News
What changed recently?
Recent events, corporate actions, and announcements.
CESC Limited valuation: P/E, P/B and sector benchmarks.
Twelve years of multiples investors have paid for CESC Limited, framed against the sector median so the premium or discount is obvious at a glance.
CESC Limited trades at a P/E of 14.11× and P/B of 1.74×.
Market-priced ratios use the latest available quote; accounting metrics use the latest reported filing. Compare values with matched peers and the company's own history.
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CESC Limited technical analysis: indicators, pivots and CPR.
Live RSI, MACD and moving-average signals plus today's pivot and Central Pivot Range levels for CESC Limited — derived from the live tape, not yesterday's close.
CESC Limited last traded at ₹164.12 with an intraday range of ₹162.5–₹164.95 — live indicator, pivot and CPR signals below.
Pivot points
Standard pivot — most widely referenced.
Pivot levels · Classic
Live: ₹164.12| Level | Price (₹) | Distance | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 170.11 | +5.99 | +3.65% |
| R3 | 167.66 | +3.54 | +2.16% |
| R2 | 166.31 | +2.19 | +1.33% |
| R1 | 165.21 | +1.09 | +0.67% |
| PIVOT | 163.86 | -0.26 | -0.16% |
| CURRENT | 164.12 | — | — |
| S1 | 162.76 | -1.36 | -0.83% |
| S2 | 161.41 | -2.71 | -1.65% |
| S3 | 160.31 | -3.81 | -2.32% |
| S4 | 157.86 | -6.26 | -3.81% |
CESC is trading Above CPR, indicating Bullishness
CPR is Average
Day's range: ₹162.5–₹164.08
Trading Inside opening range
CESC Limited financials: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios.
Reported annual and quarterly results for CESC Limited — consolidated or standalone — with margins, YoY growth and key ratios inline.
CESC Limited reports its full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios on this page — current market capitalisation of ₹21,759.24 Cr. and reported EPS of ₹11.73.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 17,001 | 18,570 ▲ 9.2% |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | 11.17% | 9.23% |
| Other Income | 1,622 | 1,260 ▼ 22.3% |
| Total Income | 18,623 | 19,830 ▲ 6.5% |
| 11,011 | 11,460 ▲ 4.1% | |
| Gross ProfitDerived | 5,990 | 7,110 ▲ 18.7% |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 35.23% | 38.29% |
| 3,301 | 3,663 ▲ 11.0% | |
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 2,689 | 3,447 ▲ 28.2% |
| OPM %Derived | 15.82% | 18.56% |
| 2,529 | 2,588 ▲ 2.3% | |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 1,782 | 2,119 ▲ 18.9% |
| 354 | 501 ▲ 41.5% | |
| Effective Tax %Derived | 19.87% | 23.64% |
| Total Profit for Period | 1,428 | 1,618 ▲ 13.3% |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 59 | 76 ▲ 28.8% |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 1,369 | 1,542 ▲ 12.6% |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 8.05% | 8.30% |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | -0.51% | 12.64% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 10.33 | 11.63 ▲ 12.6% |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 133 | 133 ▲ 0.0% |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | — | — |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | -13 | -39 ▼ 200.0% |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 16,841 | 17,711 ▲ 5.2% |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 64.73% | 61.14% |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 7.18% | 7.96% |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 12.23% | 11.77% |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 1.12x | 1.63x |
| Period | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 16,161 | 16,161 ▲ 0.0% | 10,664 ▼ 34.0% | 11,014 ▲ 3.3% | 11,639 ▲ 5.7% | 12,544 ▲ 7.8% | 14,246 ▲ 13.6% | 15,293 ▲ 7.3% | 17,001 ▲ 11.2% | 18,570 ▲ 9.2% | |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | — | — | -34.01% | 3.28% | 5.67% | 7.78% | 13.57% | 7.35% | 11.17% | 9.23% | |
| Other Income | 347 | 347 ▲ 0.0% | 204 ▼ 41.2% | 866 ▲ 324.5% | 659 ▼ 23.9% | 1,013 ▲ 53.7% | 1,585 ▲ 56.5% | 2,008 ▲ 26.7% | 1,622 ▼ 19.2% | 1,260 ▼ 22.3% | |
| Total Income | 16,508 | 16,508 ▲ 0.0% | 10,868 ▼ 34.2% | 11,880 ▲ 9.3% | 12,298 ▲ 3.5% | 13,557 ▲ 10.2% | 15,831 ▲ 16.8% | 17,301 ▲ 9.3% | 18,623 ▲ 7.6% | 19,830 ▲ 6.5% | |
6,693 | 6,693 ▲ 0.0% | 5,552 ▼ 17.0% | 5,730 ▲ 3.2% | 5,925 ▲ 3.4% | 6,810 ▲ 14.9% | 9,145 ▲ 34.3% | 9,978 ▲ 9.1% | 11,011 ▲ 10.4% | 11,460 ▲ 4.1% | ||
| Gross ProfitDerived | 9,468 | 9,468 ▲ 0.0% | 5,112 ▼ 46.0% | 5,284 ▲ 3.4% | 5,714 ▲ 8.1% | 5,734 ▲ 0.4% | 5,101 ▼ 11.0% | 5,315 ▲ 4.2% | 5,990 ▲ 12.7% | 7,110 ▲ 18.7% | |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 58.59% | 58.59% | 47.94% | 47.98% | 49.09% | 45.71% | 35.81% | 34.75% | 35.23% | 38.29% | |
6,087 | 6,087 ▲ 0.0% | 2,295 ▼ 62.3% | 2,412 ▲ 5.1% | 2,528 ▲ 4.8% | 2,817 ▲ 11.4% | 2,952 ▲ 4.8% | 3,189 ▲ 8.0% | 3,301 ▲ 3.5% | 3,663 ▲ 11.0% | ||
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 3,381 | 3,381 ▲ 0.0% | 2,817 ▼ 16.7% | 2,872 ▲ 2.0% | 3,186 ▲ 10.9% | 2,917 ▼ 8.4% | 2,149 ▼ 26.3% | 2,126 ▼ 1.1% | 2,689 ▲ 26.5% | 3,447 ▲ 28.2% | |
| OPM %Derived | 20.92% | 20.92% | 26.42% | 26.08% | 27.37% | 23.25% | 15.08% | 13.90% | 15.82% | 18.56% | |
2,248 | 2,248 ▲ 0.0% | 2,659 ▲ 18.3% | 2,138 ▼ 19.6% | 2,093 ▼ 2.1% | 2,014 ▼ 3.8% | 1,995 ▼ 0.9% | 2,451 ▲ 22.9% | 2,529 ▲ 3.2% | 2,588 ▲ 2.3% | ||
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 1,480 | 1,480 ▲ 0.0% | 1,502 ▲ 1.5% | 1,600 ▲ 6.5% | 1,752 ▲ 9.5% | 1,916 ▲ 9.4% | 1,739 ▼ 9.2% | 1,683 ▼ 3.2% | 1,782 ▲ 5.9% | 2,119 ▲ 18.9% | |
298 | 298 ▲ 0.0% | 373 ▲ 25.2% | 363 ▼ 2.7% | 389 ▲ 7.2% | 511 ▲ 31.4% | 342 ▼ 33.1% | 236 ▼ 31.0% | 354 ▲ 50.0% | 501 ▲ 41.5% | ||
| Effective Tax %Derived | 20.14% | 20.14% | 24.83% | 22.69% | 22.20% | 26.67% | 19.67% | 14.02% | 19.87% | 23.64% | |
| Total Profit for Period | 1,155 | 1,155 ▲ 0.0% | 1,198 ▲ 3.7% | 1,306 ▲ 9.0% | 1,363 ▲ 4.4% | 1,405 ▲ 3.1% | 1,397 ▼ 0.6% | 1,447 ▲ 3.6% | 1,428 ▼ 1.3% | 1,618 ▲ 13.3% | |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | — | — | 14 | 4 ▼ 71.4% | 32 ▲ 700.0% | 46 ▲ 43.8% | 54 ▲ 17.4% | 71 ▲ 31.5% | 59 ▼ 16.9% | 76 ▲ 28.8% | |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 1,155 | 1,155 ▲ 0.0% | 1,184 ▲ 2.5% | 1,302 ▲ 10.0% | 1,331 ▲ 2.2% | 1,359 ▲ 2.1% | 1,343 ▼ 1.2% | 1,376 ▲ 2.5% | 1,369 ▼ 0.5% | 1,542 ▲ 12.6% | |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 7.15% | 7.15% | 11.10% | 11.82% | 11.44% | 10.83% | 9.43% | 9.00% | 8.05% | 8.30% | |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | — | — | 2.51% | 9.97% | 2.23% | 2.10% | -1.18% | 2.46% | -0.51% | 12.64% | |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 8.71 | 8.71 ▲ 0.0% | 8.93 ▲ 2.5% | 9.82 ▲ 10.0% | 10.04 ▲ 2.2% | 10.25 ▲ 2.1% | 10.13 ▼ 1.2% | 10.38 ▲ 2.5% | 10.33 ▼ 0.5% | 11.63 ▲ 12.6% | |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 133 | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | 133 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | 49 | 49 ▲ 0.0% | 69 ▲ 40.8% | 69 ▲ 0.0% | — ▼ 100.0% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | -14 | -14 ▲ 0.0% | -47 ▼ 235.7% | -38 ▲ 19.1% | -29 ▲ 23.7% | -11 ▲ 62.1% | -18 ▼ 63.6% | 5 ▲ 127.8% | -13 ▼ 360.0% | -39 ▼ 200.0% | |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 15,028 | 15,028 ▲ 0.0% | 9,366 ▼ 37.7% | 10,280 ▲ 9.8% | 10,546 ▲ 2.6% | 11,641 ▲ 10.4% | 14,092 ▲ 21.1% | 15,618 ▲ 10.8% | 16,841 ▲ 7.8% | 17,711 ▲ 5.2% | |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 31.29% | 31.29% | 51.88% | 51.87% | 50.76% | 54.17% | 64.10% | 65.17% | 64.73% | 61.14% | |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 22.09% | 22.09% | 9.71% | 9.83% | 9.23% | 8.62% | 8.35% | 7.93% | 7.18% | 7.96% | |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 15.57% | 15.57% | 11.81% | 12.07% | 12.49% | 13.84% | 12.38% | 12.92% | 12.23% | 11.77% | |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 1.82x | 1.82x | 1.55x | 1.54x | 1.89x | 1.80x | 1.14x | 0.74x | 1.12x | 1.63x |
CESC segment analysis : revenue and profit mix.
Disclosed business segments at CESC with their share of revenue and profit, switchable between consolidated and standalone reporting.
CESC discloses revenue and profit across multiple business segments — toggle between consolidated and standalone views to see the mix.
Segment-wise Financial Analysis
The Bull, Bear, and Flip case for CESC Limited.
Our AI distills the core fundamental drivers supporting CESC Limited, the risks that threaten it, and the quantitative conditions that could weaken the thesis.
CESC Limited's investment case rests on 10 positive markers and 10 flagged concerns drawn from the latest reported filings.
What you're getting.
Operating margin 23.72% TTM significantly exceeds most Indian power peers, signaling superior cost control
Latest quarterly EPS grew 17.7% YoY, demonstrating strong earnings momentum and profitability acceleration
Promoter holding 52.11% demonstrates strong founder commitment and long-term strategic alignment
Dividend yield 3.70% surpasses sector average, attractive for income-focused investors seeking stability
Positive operating cash flow ₹3,426 Cr in FY2026 ensures robust liquidity and debt servicing capacity
Key Risks.
Debt-to-equity ratio 1.13x indicates elevated leverage, exposing company to interest rate and refinancing risk
FII holdings eased from 13.92% to 11.01%, signals foreign investor caution over three-year period
Net profit margin 8.64% TTM trails larger peers like Adani Power significantly, limiting competitive positioning
ROCE 10.60% below cost of capital, indicating suboptimal capital deployment and efficiency concerns
Current ratio 0.39x in FY2026 signals acute liquidity pressure and working capital stress
Flip Conditions.
Valuation risk. a P/E above 18 would leave less room for earnings disappointment.
Reassess if quarterly profit growth turns negative for two consecutive quarters. The bull case relies on compounding earnings.
Watch interest coverage if debt-to-equity climbs above 2.23. Balance sheet risk re-prices growth multiples fast.
Return-quality risk. ROE below 8% would indicate weaker capital compounding.
CESC Limited peer comparison — same-sector benchmarks.
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CESC Limited chart patterns: breakouts, tops and bottoms.
Auto-detected classical chart patterns for CESC Limited — Double Top/Bottom, Head & Shoulders, Triple Bottom and more — with break levels, targets and quality scores across Intraday, Daily and Weekly timeframes.
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Pattern history — every completed pattern and its outcome
CESC Limited delivery volume — last 20 sessions of conviction.
Daily traded volume and delivery percentage for CESC Limited over 20 sessions — the gap between intraday flipping and genuine accumulation.
Latest session delivery in CESC Limited stood at 55.8% of traded volume, against a 20-day average of 56.3%.
CESC announcements: results, concalls, ratings, M&A.
Filings CESC sent to the exchanges, sequenced as they hit the tape — concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and presentations.
CESC files concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and corporate-action notices on the NSE and BSE exchange portals — latest 141 documents below.
Disclosure under SEBI Takeover Regulations
PCBL Chemical Limited has Submitted to the Exchange a copy of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India…
Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
CESC Limited has informed the Exchange about Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
General Updates
CESC Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
General Updates
CESC Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
General Updates
CESC Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
Investor decks & rating reports.
CESC dividend history, splits and bonus issues.
Every dividend, stock split and bonus issue CESC has declared, sequenced by announce and record date.
CESC corporate-action history below covers all declared dividends, stock splits and bonus issues recorded with NSE and BSE.
About CESC Limited: business, sector, key facts.
What CESC Limited does, where it operates, the people running it, and the numbers that describe the entity behind the ticker.
CESC Limited operates in the Integrated Power Utilities industry under the Power sector, listed as NSE: CESC, BSE: 500084.
CESC Limited is an integrated Indian electrical utility company with a long history, established in 1899 and headquartered in Kolkata. Its core business revolves around the generation and distribution of electricity, serving a diverse customer base including domestic, industrial, and commercial users.
A significant portion of CESC's power generation comes from its thermal power plants. These include the Budge Budge and Southern generating stations in Kolkata, with a combined capacity of 1125 megawatts (MW). The company also operates a 600 MW thermal power project in Haldia, West Bengal, and further expands its thermal generation capacity with two 600 MW projects in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, and a smaller 40 MW atmospheric fluidised bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal. This diversified portfolio across multiple locations ensures a degree of operational resilience and reduces dependence on a single plant's performance.
Beyond thermal power, CESC is also investing in renewable energy sources. The company owns and operates solar power projects with a total capacity of 18 MW, demonstrating a commitment to a more sustainable energy future. This diversification into renewable energy aligns with growing global concerns about climate change and offers the potential for long-term growth in a sector experiencing significant expansion.
CESC's electricity distribution network extends to Uttar Pradesh, indicating a geographically dispersed customer base and operational reach beyond its primary generation locations in West Bengal and Maharashtra. This suggests an ambition to expand market share and broaden its customer base throughout different regions within India.
In summary, CESC's business model combines thermal and renewable power generation with a robust electricity distribution network across several Indian states. The company's strategy appears focused on providing a reliable and diversified energy supply to a wide range of consumers while also strategically incorporating renewable energy sources into its portfolio.
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Questions investors ask about CESC Limited (CESC).
Quick answers grounded in this page's data — price action, fundamentals, ratios and ownership.
01What is the current share price of CESC Limited (CESC)?
The current share price of CESC Limited (CESC) is ₹164.12. Today, the stock has gained by ₹0.24 (0.15%), trading in a range of ₹162.5 to ₹164.95. The stock opened at ₹163.71 with a trading volume of 5,49,777 shares.
02Is CESC Limited stock a good investment for long-term?
CESC Limited can be considered for long-term investment based on several factors. The company has a market capitalization of ₹21,759.24 crores, P/E ratio of 14.11, ROE of 12.60%, and ROCE of 10.60%. The dividend yield stands at 3.70%. However, investment decisions should be based on your financial goals, risk appetite, and thorough research. It's recommended to consult with a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.
03What is the 52-week high and low price of CESC Limited stock?
The 52-week high price of CESC Limited (CESC) is ₹204.5, while the 52-week low is ₹138.12. Currently trading at ₹164.12, the stock is 39.2% away from its 52-week low and 19.7% below its 52-week high. These levels help investors understand the stock's price volatility and trading range over the past year.
04Should I buy CESC Limited stock at the current price?
Whether to buy CESC Limited stock at ₹164.12 depends on multiple factors. The stock is currently trading with a P/E ratio of 14.11 and P/B ratio of 1.74. Today's performance shows a gain of 0.15%. Consider analyzing the company's fundamentals, technical indicators, industry trends, and your investment horizon. Compare these metrics with industry peers and consult a financial advisor for personalized advice.
05What is the dividend yield of CESC Limited and when is the next dividend?
CESC Limited offers a dividend yield of 3.70%, which means for every ₹100 invested at the current price of ₹164.12, you can expect to receive approximately ₹3.70 annually as dividends. The face value of the stock is ₹1.00. For information about the next dividend announcement and ex-dividend date, please check the company's official announcements or visit the BSE/NSE websites.
06What are the key financial ratios and metrics of CESC Limited?
CESC Limited's key financial metrics include: P/E Ratio: 14.11, P/B Ratio: 1.74, ROE: 12.60%, ROCE: 10.60%, Dividend Yield: 3.70%, EPS: ₹11.73, Book Value: ₹94.47, and Debt-to-Equity: 1.73. The company's market cap stands at ₹21,759.24 crores. These metrics help evaluate the company's valuation, profitability, and financial health.
07How is CESC Limited stock performing today in the market?
CESC Limited stock opened at ₹163.71 and is currently trading at ₹164.12, showing a gain of ₹0.24 (0.15%). The intraday high is ₹164.95 and low is ₹162.5. The trading volume stands at 5,49,777 shares, indicating moderate market participation today.
08What is the P/E ratio of CESC Limited and what does it indicate?
CESC Limited has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.11, which means investors are willing to pay ₹14.11 for every ₹1 of earnings. With an EPS of ₹11.73, this P/E ratio suggests the stock may be undervalued or facing growth challenges. Compare this with industry peers and historical P/E ratios for better context.
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