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 Limited is projected to see a decline in revenue compared to last year, which could lead to investor caution. A drop in earnings is often viewed as a negative signal for profitability, making it more difficult for the company to maintain investor confidence in its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.983000
forwardPE 13.725265
debtToEquity 142.660000
earningsGrowth -0.070000
revenueGrowth 0.145000
grossMargins 0.352330
operatingMargins 0.143410
trailingEps 10.320000
forwardEps 15.100000

CESC Limited's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
CESC's high debt-to-equity ratio signals that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests CESC may be relying more on debt than equity to finance its operations, which could expose the company to greater financial risk in challenging economic conditions.
CESC's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company may face shrinking profits. This could indicate underlying financial challenges, making it difficult for CESC to sustain its current profitability.
CESC's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is currently facing financial difficulties, as it is unable to cover production and operational costs. This could result in significant losses if not addressed.
With a forward EPS greater than its trailing EPS, CESC is expected to see higher profitability this year. The forecasted increase in earnings reflects optimism about the company's financial growth and potential for improved performance over the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

The steady upward revision of CESC's price projections indicates growing confidence in the company's future. Analysts are increasingly optimistic about CESC's potential to deliver strong results and increased market value.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CESC
Recommendations trend for CESC


The recent buy bias for CESC from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see CESC as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.