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 is projected to see lower revenues than in the previous year, a trend that usually concerns investors. Declining revenues often harm a company's profitability, leading investors to exercise caution as they weigh the potential risks of continued financial downturns.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.077000
forwardPE 13.174054
debtToEquity 141.107000
earningsGrowth 0.202000
revenueGrowth 0.121000
grossMargins 0.374210
operatingMargins 0.150180
trailingEps 10.940000
forwardEps 15.100000

CESC's current ratio of 1.077 reflects its strong liquidity position. The company has enough cash reserves and current assets to service its short-term debt obligations, signaling that CESC is financially well-prepared to meet its liabilities without difficulty.
With CESC Limited's Forward PE in a favorable range, the stock appears reasonably priced compared to its earnings. This suggests that it's not overpriced and there is room for growth, providing an encouraging opportunity for investors seeking future value increases.
CESC Limited's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests that the company is using significant debt to finance its operations. This level of leverage can amplify financial risk, particularly if profitability decreases or external conditions become unfavorable.
With positive growth in both earnings and revenue, CESC is expected to grow its business. These indicators highlight a strong financial outlook, with the company on track for continued expansion and increasing profitability.
CESC Limited's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

The price of CESC has regularly been close to the lower end of projections, suggesting that it might be struggling to meet market expectations. This trend raises questions about the company's future performance.

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.