CESC Limited

CESC Limited (CESC) is a small-cap Power company valued at ₹17,995 crore operating in Integrated Power Utilities on the NSE and BSE.

Recent price move

CESC Limited last traded at ₹135.92, modestly up 0.05% on the day.

Recent developments

2026-08-10: CESC Ltd announced the acquisition of renewable assets from ReNew Solar for $510 million, expected to close by October 31 and funded by the parent company. 2026-08-10: The company informed the exchange about an acquisition, indicating strategic expansion in the renewable energy sector.

Financial performance

The company's business is improving, with annual revenue rising 9.2% and annual net profit growing 13.2%. The latest quarter saw revenue increase 5.4% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, while net profit rose 3.7%, reflecting stronger performance in the recent period.

Valuation multiples

The stock trades at 11.7 times earnings, 1.56 times book value. It yields 4.1%.

Things to watch

The company's debt to equity ratio is 1.73, indicating a relatively high level of leverage. The stock is 35.6% below its 52-week high, suggesting a significant pullback from recent peak levels.

Where it stands

CESC Ltd has shown consistent revenue and profit growth over the past year and quarter, with a rising net profit margin. The acquisition of renewable assets marks a strategic shift towards sustainable energy, but the high debt to equity ratio and recent price decline highlight key risks. The stock is currently 35.6% below its 52-week high.

Summarised by DocStoX's model on 2026-10-03 from company filings, exchange data and news. This is a factual summary, not a rating or a recommendation. Informational only, not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.