CESC Ltd Analyst Rating
based on 10 analysts
80.00%
Buy
10.00%
Hold
10.00%
Sell
Based on 10 analysts offering long term price targets for CESC Ltd. An average target of ₹205.9
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence
CESC Ltd Share analysis
CESC Ltd price forecast by 10 analysts
Upside of12.24%
High
₹249
Target
₹205.90
Low
₹145
CESC Ltd target price ₹205.9, a slight upside of 12.24% compared to current price of ₹183.44. According to 10 analysts rating.
Excluding Excise Duty and Other Income, represents Net Revenue
CESC Ltd revenue growth forecast
Expected growth rate Q1, FY2026:18.30%
Forecast
Actual
Including amortisation and stock based compensations
CESC Ltd EPS growth forecast
EPS estimate Q1, FY2026:29.62%
Forecast
Actual
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence
CESC Ltd Performance
Day's Low
Day's High
₹182.5Day's Price Range₹186.4152 Week's Low
52 Week's High
₹109.7552-Week Price Range₹212.49
| Returns % | |
| 1 Month Return | + 5.11 % |
| 3 Month Return | -10.96 % |
| 1 Year Return | + 48.65 % |
| Market Stats | |
| Previous Close | ₹184.75 |
| Open | ₹185.35 |
| Volume | 64.12L |
| Upper Circuit | - |
| Lower Circuit | - |
| Market Cap | ₹24,316.26Cr |
CESC Ltd Key Statistics
| P/E Ratio | 17.21 |
| PEG Ratio | -68.83 |
| Market Cap | ₹24,316.26 Cr |
| P/B Ratio | 1.64 |
| EPS | 10.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.73 |
| Sector | Power Generation & Distribution |
| ROE | 7.81 |
CESC Ltd Peer Comparison
Company | Analyst View | Market Cap | 5 Year CAGR | Debt to Asset Ratio | Net Profit | Yearly Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUY | ₹24,316.26 Cr | 30.18% | 0.78 | ₹1,447 Cr | ₹15,293 Cr | |
| BUY | ₹33,445.68 Cr | 70.76% | 0.72 | ₹1,867 Cr | ₹13,074 Cr | |
| BUY | ₹21,513.93 Cr | 43.02% | 0.69 | ₹515 Cr | ₹19,626 Cr | |
| HOLD | ₹43,200.24 Cr | 68.12% | 0.71 | ₹911 Cr | ₹2,588 Cr | |
| HOLD | ₹82,419.51 Cr | 48.23% | 0.74 | ₹4,028 Cr | ₹9,659 Cr |
About CESC Ltd
Share Price: ₹183.44 per share as on 24 Dec, 2024 04:01 PM
Market Capitalisation: ₹24,316.26Cr as of today
Revenue: ₹4,700.00Cr as on September 2024 (Q3 24)
Net Profit: ₹373.00Cr as on September 2024 (Q3 24)
Listing date: 03 Nov, 1994
Chairperson Name: Sanjiv Goenka
| Organisation | CESC Ltd |
| Headquarters | Kolkata |
| Industry | Power Generation & Distribution |
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Key events for CESC Ltd
Axis Direct Sets Target Price for CESC Ltd - 05 Dec, 2024
Axis Direct has recommended CESC Ltd with a target price of Rs 205, suggesting an entry price of Rs 190 and a stop loss at Rs 185. The stock is currently trading at Rs 191.57.CESC Ltd Shows Potential for Trend Reversal - 04 Dec, 2024
CESC Ltd's stock is showing signs of a potential trend reversal, with immediate resistance at Rs 192-194. If surpassed, a short-term upmove towards Rs 200 is anticipated. The stock was last seen at Rs 186.75, up 1.47%.CESC Reports Strong Q3 Results with Increased Sales - 28 Nov, 2024
CESC's consolidated net sales for September 2024 reached Rs 4,700 crore, up 8% YoY. Net profit rose 1.44% to Rs 353 crore, while EBITDA surged 53.25% to Rs 1,085 crore. The EPS increased to Rs 2.67. CESC shares have delivered significant returns of 18.97% over the last 6 months and 79.52% over the last year.CESC Secures LOI for Chandigarh Power Acquisition - 25 Nov, 2024
CESC Limited's subsidiary, Eminent Electricity Distribution, has received a Letter of Intent to acquire a 100% stake in a Chandigarh power distribution company for ₹871 crore. The acquisition is expected to be completed within 30 days, marking a strategic expansion for CESC in the electricity sector.CESC Ltd Unit Secures Acquisition Deal in Chandigarh - 24 Nov, 2024
CESC Ltd's unit, Eminent Electricity Distribution, has received a letter of intent for acquiring 100% shares in a Chandigarh distribution company for ₹871 crore, expected to finalize within 30 days.CESC Secures Major Chandigarh Power Acquisition Deal - 23 Nov, 2024
CESC Ltd's subsidiary, Eminent Electricity Distribution, has received a Letter of Intent to acquire a Chandigarh-based electricity distribution company for Rs 871 crore, overcoming legal challenges. The deal is expected to finalize within 30 days.CESC Subsidiary Acquires Chandigarh Power Distributor - 22 Nov, 2024
CESC's subsidiary, Eminent Electricity Distribution Ltd, plans to acquire a 100% stake in a Chandigarh power distributor for ₹871 crore. The acquisition follows a strong Q2 performance, with a 1.4% YoY profit increase and significant revenue growth, despite rising energy costs impacting margins.CESC Reports Mixed Performance; Maintains Buy Rating - 19 Nov, 2024
CESC's consolidated PAT rose 1.4% y-o-y to Rs. 353 crore, driven by strong performance in Haldia and Dhariwal. However, standalone PAT fell 5% due to higher interest expenses. The company plans aggressive renewable energy growth with a capex of Rs. 12-13k crore. A 5.7% tariff hike has been implemented, and a target price of Rs. 217 is retained by Sharekhan.CESC Reports Earnings and Faces Stock Decline - 13 Nov, 2024
CESC's standalone net sales increased by 7.8% year-on-year to Rs 2,639 crore. However, shares fell 4% after mixed Q2 results, prompting Kotak to maintain a 'Sell' rating.CESC Reports 3% Profit Growth in Q2 FY25 - 12 Nov, 2024
CESC Ltd announced a 3% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 373 crore for Q2 FY25, supported by higher total income of Rs 4,770 crore. Despite rising expenses, the company showed resilience amid surging energy costs and regulatory income growth.
Insights on CESC Ltd
Insights help you understand the recent movement of the company's critical parameters, giving you an overall view of the company.
POSITIVE IMPACTRetail Holding Up
Retail Investor have increased holdings from 11.69% to 11.95% in Sep 2024 quarter
- POSITIVE IMPACT
MF Holding Up
Mutual Funds have increased holdings from 17.17% to 17.26% in Sep 2024 quarter
- POSITIVE IMPACT
Best in 1 Year
In the last 1 year, CESC has outperformed top 5 stocks with highest market-cap in Electric Utilities
NO EFFECTPromoter Holding Unchanged
Promoters holdings remained unchanged at 52.11% of holdings in Sep 2024 quarter
- NO EFFECT
Against Peers
In the last 3 years, NHPC Ltd has given 173.0% return, outperforming this stock by 59.6%
NEGATIVE IMPACTProfit Down
Netprofit is down for the last 3 quarters, 400.0 Cr → 353.0 Cr (in ₹), with an average decrease of 6.1% per quarter
- NEGATIVE IMPACT
Price Dip
In the last 7 days, CESC stock has moved down by -0.7%
- NEGATIVE IMPACT
Revenue Fall
Revenue is down for the last 2 quarters, 5.60K Cr → 4.88K Cr (in ₹), with an average decrease of 12.8% per quarter
- NEGATIVE IMPACT
FII Holding Down
Foreign Institutions have decreased holdings from 13.55% to 13.29% in Sep 2024 quarter
CESC Ltd Financials
Index Inclusions
CESC Ltd Shareholding Pattern
| Investors | Holdings % | FY Quarter | 3M change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Holdings | 52.11% | 0.00 | |
| Foreign Institutions | 13.29% | ||
| Mutual Funds | 17.26% | 0.54 | |
| Retail Investors | 11.95% | 2.25 | |
| Others | 5.39% |
CESC Ltd Key Indicators
CESC Ltd Valuation
CESC Ltd in the last 5 years
Lowest (3.93x)
March 25, 2020
Today (17.21x)
December 24, 2024
Industry (26.18x)
December 24, 2024
Highest (19.64x)
August 27, 2024
CESC Ltd Earnings and Dividends
CESC Ltd Earnings Results
CESC Ltd’s net profit jumped 1.44% since last year same period to ₹353Cr in the Q2 2024-2025. On a quarterly growth basis, CESC Ltd has generated -6.61% fall in its net profits since last 3-months.
Read More about Earnings ResultsCESC Ltd Dividends January,2024
In the quarter ending December 2023, CESC Ltd has declared dividend of ₹4.50 - translating a dividend yield of 4.91%.
Read More about Dividends
CESC Ltd Technicals Summary
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CESC Ltd is currently in a Bearish trading position according to technical analysis indicators.
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CESC Ltd (CESC) share price today is ₹183.44
CESC Ltd is listed on NSE
CESC Ltd is listed on BSE
- Today’s highest price of CESC Ltd is ₹186.41.
- Today’s lowest price of CESC Ltd is ₹182.5.
PE Ratio of CESC Ltd is 17.21
PE ratio = CESC Ltd Market price per share / CESC Ltd Earnings per share
Today’s traded volume of CESC Ltd(CESC) is 64.12L.
Today’s market capitalisation of CESC Ltd(CESC) is ₹24316.26Cr.
| CESC Ltd(CESC | Price |
|---|---|
52 Week High | ₹212.49 |
52 Week Low | ₹109.75 |
CESC Ltd(CESC) share price is ₹183.44. It is down -13.67% from its 52 Week High price of ₹212.49
CESC Ltd(CESC) share price is ₹183.44. It is up 67.14% from its 52 Week Low price of ₹109.75
| CESC Ltd(CESC | Returns |
|---|---|
1 Day Returns | -1.31% |
1 Month Returns | 5.11% |
3 Month Returns | -10.96% |
1 Year Returns | 48.65% |