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

Revenues for CESC are expected to drop compared to the previous year, which could be a cause for concern for investors. A decline in earnings may negatively impact the company's profitability, leading cautious investors to reconsider their positions, as it often signals challenges in overall financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.00000
forwardPE 12.72231
debtToEquity 141.10700
earningsGrowth 0.08000
revenueGrowth 0.12500
grossMargins 0.38080
operatingMargins 0.12809
trailingEps 11.13000
forwardEps 12.21712

CESC Limited's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
CESC's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates a strong reliance on debt, meaning the company is heavily leveraged. This could increase financial risks if cash flow or earnings decline, making it more difficult for CESC to manage its debt obligations.
CESC's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to improve its profitability this financial year. This reflects growing confidence in CESC's earnings potential, with forecasts indicating better financial performance than in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

CESC Limited's price has consistently been situated near the lower end of expected values. This ongoing trend may reflect investor skepticism about the company's growth potential and overall performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CESC
Recommendations trend for CESC


The recent buy bias from analysts suggests CESC is seen as a strong investment, encouraging more investors to consider it. With this favorable sentiment, CESC appears to be a reliable option for parking money, offering stability and long-term growth potential in the stock market.