Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for CESC
Revenue projections for CESC

CESC's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.921000
forwardPE 12.476558
debtToEquity 164.311000
earningsGrowth 0.178000
revenueGrowth 0.056000
grossMargins 0.382880
operatingMargins 0.123050
trailingEps 11.630000
forwardEps 14.338890

CESC Limited's Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
CESC's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects a high level of debt relative to equity, signaling that the company is heavily leveraged. This reliance on debt could increase financial risk in periods of economic uncertainty.
CESC's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that CESC's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

Throughout its recent performance, CESC's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CESC
Recommendations trend for CESC


With analysts showing a buy bias for CESC, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning CESC as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.