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CESC - CESC Limited Share Price

Power

₹153.91-0.47(-0.30%)
Market Closed as of Feb 6, 2026, 15:30 IST

Valuation

Market Cap19.54 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)13.49
Price/Sales (Trailing)1.03
EV/EBITDA7.87
Price/Free Cashflow32.24
MarketCap/EBT10.28
Enterprise Value35.4 kCr

Fundamentals

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W5%
Price Change 1M-15.9%
Price Change 6M-11.1%
Price Change 1Y9.1%
3Y Cumulative Return26.6%
5Y Cumulative Return19.1%
7Y Cumulative Return11.4%
10Y Cumulative Return13.8%
Revenue (TTM)
19.06 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)10.8%
Earnings (TTM)1.52 kCr
Earnings Growth (Yr)19.3%

Profitability

Operating Margin10%
EBT Margin10%
Return on Equity11.37%
Return on Assets3.51%
Free Cashflow Yield3.1%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)-3.01 kCr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)2.58 kCr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)1.34 kCr
Cash & Equivalents2.95 kCr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)719 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)5.42

Balance Sheet

Total Assets43.19 kCr
Total Liabilities29.85 kCr
Shareholder Equity13.33 kCr
Current Assets9.77 kCr
Current Liabilities9.06 kCr
Net PPE21.25 kCr
Inventory612 Cr
Goodwill76 Cr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.44
Debt/Equity1.41
Interest Coverage0.38
Interest/Cashflow Ops2.89

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend/Share (TTM)10.5
Dividend Yield7.12%
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Shares Dilution (3Y)0.00%
Pros

Past Returns: Outperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided 26.6% return compared to 13% by NIFTY 50.

Profitability: Recent profitability of 8% is a good sign.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Balance Sheet: Reasonably good balance sheet.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Smart Money: Smart money is taking extra interest in the stock as they increase their holdings.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Dividend: Pays a strong dividend yield of 7.12%.

Cons

No major cons observed.

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported: 1

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 19.1 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 1.5 kCr
Pros

Past Returns: Outperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided 26.6% return compared to 13% by NIFTY 50.

Profitability: Recent profitability of 8% is a good sign.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Balance Sheet: Reasonably good balance sheet.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Smart Money: Smart money is taking extra interest in the stock as they increase their holdings.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Dividend: Pays a strong dividend yield of 7.12%.

Cons

No major cons observed.

Investor Care

Dividend Yield7.12%
Dividend/Share (TTM)10.5
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Earnings/Share (TTM)10.93

Financial Health

Current Ratio1.08
Debt/Equity1.41

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)34.44
RSI (5d)66.67
RSI (21d)25.37
MACD SignalSell
Stochastic Oscillator SignalHold
SharesGuru SignalBuy
RSI SignalHold
RSI5 SignalHold
RSI21 SignalBuy
SMA 5 SignalBuy
SMA 10 Signal

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from CESC

Summary of CESC's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.

Share Holdings

Understand CESC ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
Rainbow Investments Limited44.36%
Life Insurance Corporation of India6.58%
Sbi Balanced Advantage Fund5.72%
Franklin India Small Cap Fund2.95%
Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd-A/C Nippon India Multi Cap Fund2.83%
Quest Capital Markets Limited2.19%
Mfs International New Discovery Fund

Is CESC Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of CESC against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker
Name
Mkt Cap
Revenue
Price %, 1M
Returns, 1Y
P/E
P/S
Rev 1-Yr
Inc 1-Yr
NTPCNTPC3.45 LCr1.9 LCr+1.80%+15.20%14.271.81--
ADANIPOWERAdani Power2.79 LCr56.41 kCr

Sector Comparison: CESC vs Power

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

CESC metrics compared to Power

CategoryCESCPower
PE13.4917.10
PS1.032.77
Growth3.6 %2.1 %
0% metrics above sector average
Key Insights
  • 1. CESC is NOT among the Top 10 largest companies in Power.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 3.4% in Power.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Power companies.

What does CESC Limited do?

Integrated Power Utilities•Power•Small Cap

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 and Southern generating stations generating 1125 megawatts (MW) of power; a thermal power project with a capacity of 600 MW in Haldia, West Bengal; two thermal power projects with a capacity of 600 MW in Chandrapur, Maharashtra and 40 MW atmospheric fluidised bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal; and distributes power in Uttar Pradesh. The company also owns and operates solar power projects with a capacity of 18 MW data center in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. It serves domestic, industrial, commercial, and other users. CESC Limited was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Industry Group:Power
Employees:6,087
Website:www.cesc.co.in

Important Disclosure & Data Context

This is an informational page just to provide a quick 'first look' at the stock. You must do your own deeper research. Know your risk appetite. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
Measures how quickly a company is expanding through metrics like revenue growth, earnings growth, and cash flow growth over time. Strong growth can indicate future potential.
Profitability
Shows how efficiently a company turns business activities into profit, using metrics like profit margins, return on equity (ROE), and return on assets (ROA).
Buy
SMA 20 SignalSell
SMA 50 SignalSell
SMA 100 SignalSell
Size
Indicates the company's market presence through metrics like market capitalization, total assets, and revenue. Size can influence stability and market influence.
Dilution Rank
Tracks how much the company's shares have increased or decreased over time. Lower dilution means existing shareholders maintain stronger ownership stakes.
Balance Sheet
Evaluates the company's financial health by analyzing assets, debts, and equity. A strong balance sheet indicates financial stability and flexibility.
Momentum
Measures the strength and speed of price movements, showing whether the stock is gaining or losing market favor over different time periods.
Technicals
Analyzes price patterns, trading volumes, and other market indicators to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends.
Smart Money
Tracks the investment activities of institutional investors, hedge funds, and other large financial players who often have deep research capabilities.
Insider Trading
Monitors buying and selling of company shares by executives, directors, and other insiders who may have unique insights into the company's prospects.

Performance Comparison

CESC vs Power (2021 - 2026)

CESC leads the Power sector while registering a 19.0% growth compared to the previous year.

Sharesguru Stock Score

CESC

72/100
Sharesguru Stock Score

CESC

72/100
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Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

-2.50%
+43.80%
24.63
4.94
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POWERGRIDPOWER GRID Corp OF INDIA2.39 LCr48.3 kCr+4.50%-0.20%15.364.94--
TATAPOWERTata Power Co.1.17 LCr67.69 kCr-7.10%+2.90%28.821.72--
TORNTPOWERTORRENT POWER69.05 kCr29.21 kCr-2.10%+1.90%22.962.36--

Income Statement for CESC

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Revenue From Operations11.2%17,00115,29314,24612,54411,63911,014
Other Income-19.2%1,6222,0081,5851,013659866
Total Income7.6%18,62317,30115,83113,55712,29811,880
Cost of Materials10.4%11,0059,9679,1316,7955,9085,713
Purchases of stock-in-trade-50%61114151717
Employee Expense0.7%1,2211,2131,1891,0811,0741,083
Finance costs7.3%1,3241,2341,1171,1291,2261,357
Depreciation and Amortization-1%1,2051,217878885867781
Other expenses5.3%2,0801,9761,7631,7361,4541,329
Total Expenses7.8%16,84115,61814,09211,64110,54610,280
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax5.9%1,7821,6831,7391,9161,7521,600
Exceptional items before tax-000000
Total profit before tax5.9%1,7821,6831,7391,9161,7521,600
Current tax14.8%419365350382272293
Deferred tax49.2%-65-129-812911770
Total tax50.2%354236342511389363
Total profit (loss) for period-1.3%1,4281,4471,3971,4051,3631,306
Other comp. income net of taxes-450%-135-18-11-29-38
Total Comprehensive Income-2.5%1,4151,4521,3791,3941,3341,268
Earnings Per Share, Basic-0.6%10.3210.3810.1310.2510.049.824
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-0.6%10.3210.3810.1310.2510.049.824
Debt equity ratio-0.01500.0140.0137--
Debt service coverage ratio-0.01400.0130.0117--
Interest service coverage ratio-0.0300.0290.0274--
Description(%) Q/QJun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024Sep-2024Jun-2024Mar-2024
Revenue From Operations34.2%5,2023,8773,5614,7004,8633,387
Other Income6.2%311293396189744645
Total Income32.2%5,5134,1703,9574,8895,6074,032
Cost of Materials54.3%3,3652,1812,1693,0243,6312,036
Purchases of stock-in-trade-111223
Employee Expense31.6%359273313332303285
Finance costs8.4%363335339328322325
Depreciation and Amortization0%304304305295301311
Other expenses0.5%613610468446556653
Total Expenses
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Revenue From Operations11.4%9,5848,6067,9737,2946,9217,836
Other Income-18.7%1,3161,619967901637678
Total Income6.6%10,90010,2258,9408,1957,5588,514
Cost of Materials7.7%6,0385,6044,7904,2793,9664,517
Purchases of stock-in-trade-50%61114151717
Employee Expense

Balance Sheet for CESC

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023Mar-2023
Cash and cash equivalents35.3%2,9512,1811,3301,2751,5251,129
Current investments-80011351120
Loans, current33.3%542222
Total current financial assets18.7%8,5737,2216,7815,2976,0385,070
Inventories-15.6%612725599878615880
Current tax assets-23.1%111415271411
Total current assets17.1%9,7698,3417,8686,5977,1076,535
Property, plant and equipment-2%21,24821,67321,54721,94921,81922,634
Capital work-in-progress108.7%890427292174235140
Investment property0%636363636363
Goodwill0%7676011900
Non-current investments0%595957528477
Loans, non-current20%768666
Total non-current financial assets2.9%352342345335642315
Total non-current assets1.9%25,36124,89623,14323,03622,88323,565
Total assets5.4%43,18540,98138,31337,16838,22737,711
Borrowings, non-current5.7%13,82213,07311,26910,85610,4669,735
Total non-current financial liabilities5.6%16,51515,63713,76213,28612,87211,872
Provisions, non-current4.1%606582552539543515
Total non-current liabilities4.5%20,78619,89717,86118,23817,88416,938
Borrowings, current1.7%4,9894,9054,1073,5073,3754,527
Total current financial liabilities2.5%7,7557,5656,4865,8365,4536,511
Provisions, current-1.9%525350605653
Current tax liabilities1480%806101217585
Total current liabilities6.9%9,0628,4807,8096,8056,7197,410
Total liabilities5.2%29,85428,37925,67025,18326,22226,322
Equity share capital0%133133133133133133
Non controlling interest4.6%620593562540505479
Total equity5.8%13,33112,60212,64311,98512,00511,389
Total equity and liabilities5.4%43,18540,98138,31337,16838,22737,711
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023Mar-2023
Cash and cash equivalents188.6%1,239430849662982396
Current investments-000000
Loans, current-35%12919826268038
Total current financial assets49.8%4,0352,6943,4252,5073,1822,057
Inventories-17.4%329398366513337502
Current tax assets--0012-0
Total current assets44.6%4,7323,2723,9943,2563,7182,805
Property, plant and equipment

Cash Flow for CESC

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Finance costs7.3%1,3241,2341,1171,129--
Change in inventories15100%1532-221-62--
Depreciation-1%1,2051,217878885--
Dividend income-133.3%0459--
Adjustments for interest income21.6%1421179273--
Net Cashflows from Operations5.7%2,9622,8032,2762,891--
Income taxes paid (refund)-15.8%380451298392--
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities9.8%2,5822,3521,9782,499--
Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries-941000--
Proceeds from sales of PPE100%11658--
Purchase of property, plant and equipment141.8%1,863771696778--
Dividends received-133.3%0459--
Interest received42.4%1421007690--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-760%-3625635-239--
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities-433.5%-3,013-564-545-575--
Proceeds from borrowings38.9%3,5002,5201,1101,830--
Repayments of borrowings-7.1%1,4771,5901,5831,383--
Payments of lease liabilities-12.1%52594647--
Dividends paid-0.5%603606604603--
Interest paid7.6%1,3721,2751,1291,109--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash311.7%1,341-632-205701--
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities181.3%1,337-1,642-2,457-611--
Net change in cash and cash eq.524.1%906146-1,0241,313--
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Finance costs17.2%866739604504--
Change in inventories1050%115-11-67-54--
Depreciation-3.6%694720480471--
Dividend income0%1818-18-15--
Adjustments for interest income12.9%3632-24-23--
Net Cashflows from Operations50.9%2,1071,3971,417939--
Income taxes paid (refund)-20.2%286358220230--
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities

35.1%
5,005
3,704
3,595
4,427
5,115
3,613
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax9%508466362462492419
Exceptional items before tax-000000
Total profit before tax9%508466362462492419
Current tax19.8%11697949413441
Deferred tax23.5%-12-16-14-5-30-37
Total tax28.7%1048180891044
Total profit (loss) for period4.9%404385282373388415
Other comp. income net of taxes46.2%-6-12-33-110
Total Comprehensive Income6.7%398373279376387425
Earnings Per Share, Basic6.1%2.922.811.992.672.853.02
Earnings Per Share, Diluted6.1%2.922.811.992.672.853.02
Debt equity ratio--0.0150000
Debt service coverage ratio--0.0140000
Interest service coverage ratio--0.030000
-4.5%
946
991
983
886
900
969
Finance costs17.2%866739604504502544
Depreciation and Amortization-3.6%694720480471463448
Other expenses4%1,2881,2381,009996863900
Total Expenses5.8%9,8389,3037,8807,1516,7117,395
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax15.2%1,0629221,0601,0448471,119
Exceptional items before tax-000000
Total profit before tax15.2%1,0629221,0601,0448471,119
Current tax17.6%322274255253129195
Deferred tax52.3%-60-127-25-25-966
Total tax78.8%26214723022833201
Total profit (loss) for period3.2%800775830816814918
Other comp. income net of taxes-166.7%-15-5-10-15-33-33
Total Comprehensive Income2%785770820801781885
Earnings Per Share, Basic3.7%6.035.856.266.166.1446.923
Earnings Per Share, Diluted3.7%6.035.856.266.166.1446.923
Debt equity ratio-0.012008084--
Debt service coverage ratio-0.01300.0130.0141--
Interest service coverage ratio-0.02700.0310.035--
Description(%) Q/QJun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024Sep-2024Jun-2024Mar-2024
Revenue From Operations33.3%2,8622,1471,9382,6392,8601,814
Other Income-34.6%137209371154582540
Total Income27.3%2,9992,3562,3092,7933,4422,354
Cost of Materials51%1,6801,1131,1701,5912,1641,087
Purchases of stock-in-trade-111223
Employee Expense41.9%272192249261244230
Finance costs3.7%224216228215207205
Depreciation and Amortization-4%169176174169175183
Other expenses0%380380256276376461
Total Expenses31.2%2,7262,0782,0782,5143,1682,169
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-1.8%273278231279274185
Exceptional items before tax-000000
Total profit before tax-1.8%273278231279274185
Current tax11.8%8677726610716
Deferred tax-38.9%-24-17-13-5-25-36
Total tax3.4%6260596182-20
Total profit (loss) for period-3.2%211218172218192205
Other comp. income net of taxes33.3%-7-11-1-2-19
Total Comprehensive Income-1.5%204207171216191214
Earnings Per Share, Basic-7.8%1.591.641.291.651.451.56
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-7.8%1.591.641.291.651.451.56
Debt equity ratio-0.1%0.0110.0120.0110.010.010
Debt service coverage ratio-1.2%0.0130.0250.010.03080
Interest service coverage ratio-0.1%0.0270.0280.0250.030.0280
-2.5%
12,546
12,863
13,040
13,303
13,175
13,829
Capital work-in-progress97.9%18795115789964
Investment property9.1%857863636363
Goodwill-000000
Non-current investments0%6,3816,3815,5415,2205,1255,063
Loans, non-current4.4%7357045444
Total non-current financial assets0.8%7,4247,3636,2835,5085,6495,304
Total non-current assets-0.4%20,90820,98519,85619,32319,08019,612
Total assets5.1%31,75230,21329,39028,35129,14228,262
Borrowings, non-current-4.8%8,0108,4177,9777,2726,6255,554
Total non-current financial liabilities-3%10,07610,39110,0079,2118,4367,283
Provisions, non-current3.6%570550527515520491
Total non-current liabilities-2.5%13,08213,42113,07613,19712,56911,368
Borrowings, current6.9%3,4843,2602,8682,2021,8732,869
Total current financial liabilities18.6%7,3826,2254,9574,4894,0154,620
Provisions, current-4.1%485048565550
Current tax liabilities1825%78592-17385
Total current liabilities22.2%8,4416,9076,1145,2665,1085,361
Total liabilities5.9%21,52320,32819,19018,46318,89018,298
Equity share capital0%133133133133133133
Total equity3.5%10,2299,88510,2009,88810,2529,964
Total equity and liabilities5.1%31,75230,21329,39028,35129,14228,262
75.3%
1,821
1,039
1,197
709
-
-
Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries483.4%9521646670--
Proceeds from sales of PPE100%9545--
Purchase of property, plant and equipment45.1%619427394535--
Dividends received0%18181815--
Interest received88.9%35191745--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-520%-92-1441-3--
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities-371.5%-2,658-563-380-379--
Proceeds from borrowings-25.7%1,8502,4901,1101,400--
Repayments of borrowings-11.5%9061,024799722--
Payments of lease liabilities-7.1%27293030--
Dividends paid-0.5%593596594595--
Interest paid13.3%871769606475--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash506.7%1,152-282-362400--
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities386.3%605-210-1,281-22--
Net change in cash and cash eq.-187.9%-232266-464308--