CESC Ltd (CESC)

Currency in INR
169.89
-2.37(-1.38%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
169.54172.36
52 wk Range
138.12204.50
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
169.81 / 169.89
Prev. Close
172.26
Open
172.26
Day's Range
169.54-172.36
52 wk Range
138.12-204.5
Volume
645.74K
Average Volume (3m)
3.17M
1-Year Change
4.227%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
214.27
Upside
+26.12%
Members' Sentiments
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Prominent player in the Electric Utilities industry

CESC Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 214.27
(+26.12% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Prabhudas Lilladher
Buy216.00+27.24%-Maintain10/06/2026
Kotak
Sell172.00+1.32%160.00Maintain07/05/2026
ICICI Securities
Buy220.00+29.59%204.00Maintain07/05/2026
Nuvama
Buy193.00+13.69%200.00Maintain08/02/2026
ICICI Securities
Buy204.00+20.17%-Maintain20/10/2025

Earnings

Latest Release
06/05/2026
EPS / Forecast
3.30 / --
Revenue / Forecast
45.31B / 45.57B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.63%
Dividend Yield
6.10%
Industry Median 2.01%
Annualised payout
10.50
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+5.92%
Growth Streak

CESC (CESC) Income Statement & Profits

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P/E Ratio
14.8x19.9x12.6x
PEG Ratio
1.17−0.010.02
Price/Book
1.8x1.9x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x1.9x1.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.4%9.5%14.8%
Fair Value Upside
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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; 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.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
5688
Market
India

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
402.61M30.37%69.35B
Other Institutional Investors
874.64M65.98%150.67B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
48.32M3.65%8.32B
Total
1.33B100.00%228.34B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Rainbow Investments Limited44.36%587,966,320101,283,078
Life Insurance Corporation of India12.38%164,054,82828,260,085

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FAQ

What Is the CESC (NSE: CESC) Share Price Today?

The CESC stock price today is 169.89 INR.

What Stock Exchange Does CESC (CESC) Trade On?

CESC is listed and trades on the India National Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for CESC?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for CESC is "CESC."

Does CESC Pay Dividends? What’s The Current CESC Dividend Yield?

Yes, CESC Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current CESC dividend yield is 6.21%.

What Is the Current CESC Market Capitalisation?

As of today, CESC (NSE: CESC) market cap is 225.21B INR.

What Is CESC's (CESC) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The CESC EPS is currently 11.63 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next CESC Earnings Date?

CESC's next earnings report will be released on 12/08/2026.

Is CESC a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's CESC moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for CESC stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has CESC Stock Split?

CESC has split 2 times. (See the CESC stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does CESC Have?

CESC has 5688 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of CESC (NSE: CESC)?

As of 17/06/2026, CESC (CESC) is trading at a share price of 169.89 INR, with a previous close of 172.26 INR. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 169.54 INR to 172.36 INR, while its 52-week range spans from 138.12 INR to 204.50 INR.

What Is CESC (CESC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for CESC is 214.27 INR, with a high estimate of 244 INR and a low estimate of 172 INR. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +26.12% Upside potential.
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