What is the share price of CESC Ltd (CESC) today?
The share price of CESC as on 5th December 2025 is ₹175.42. The stock prices are volatile and keep changing through the day depending upon various factors and market conditions.What is the return on CESC Ltd (CESC) share?
The past returns of CESC Ltd (CESC) share are- Past 1 week: 0.84%
- Past 1 month: -3.01%
- Past 3 months: 14.38%
- Past 6 months: 4.15%
- Past 1 year: -5.76%
- Past 3 years: 132.79%
- Past 5 years: 179.51%
What are the peers or stocks similar to CESC Ltd (CESC)?
The peers or stocks similar to CESC Ltd (CESC) include:What is the dividend yield % of CESC Ltd (CESC) share?
The current dividend yield of CESC Ltd (CESC) is 2.56.What is the market cap of CESC Ltd (CESC) share?
Market capitalization, short for market cap, is the market value of a publicly traded company's outstanding shares. The market cap of CESC Ltd (CESC) is ₹23312.81 Cr as of 5th December 2025.What is the 52 week high and low of CESC Ltd (CESC) share?
The 52-week high of CESC Ltd (CESC) is ₹203.80 and the 52-week low is ₹119.What is the PE and PB ratio of CESC Ltd (CESC) stock?
The P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of CESC Ltd (CESC) is 17.03. The P/B (price-to-book) ratio is 1.85.Which sector does CESC Ltd (CESC) belong to?
CESC Ltd (CESC) belongs to the Utilities sector & Power Generation sub-sector.How to buy CESC Ltd (CESC) shares?
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CESC Ltd
CESC Share Price
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CESC Stock Scorecard
Performance
AvgPrice return has been average, nothing exciting
Valuation
HighSeems to be overvalued vs the market average
Growth
LowLagging behind the market in financials growth
Profitability
HighShowing good signs of profitability & efficiency
Entry point
GoodThe stock is underpriced and is not in the overbought zone
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LowNo red flag found
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CESC Performance & Key Metrics
CESC Performance & Key Metrics
| No LabelNo Label | PB RatioPB Ratio | Dividend YieldDiv. Yield |
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| 16.08 | 1.85 | 2.56% |
| Sector PESector PE | Sector PBSector PB | Sector Div YldSctr Div Yld |
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| 21.06 | 2.75 | 1.41% |
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CESC Company Profile
CESC Limited is an integrated electrical utility and holding company. The Company is engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity across approximately 570 square kilometers of licensed area in Kolkata and Howrah, West Bengal.
NTPC
PE Ratio
13.37
13.37
1Y Return
13.36%
13.36%
Buy Reco %
84.00
84.00
ADANIPOWER
PE Ratio
21.27
21.27
1Y Return
32.76%
32.76%
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100.00
100.00
PE Ratio
270.11
270.11
1Y Return
13.37%
13.37%
Buy Reco %
71.43
71.43
JSWENERGY
PE Ratio
41.17
41.17
1Y Return
29.08%
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Buy Reco %
71.43
71.43
RPOWER
PE Ratio
5.36
5.36
1Y Return
7.08%
7.08%
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0.00
0.00
CESC Forecast
CESC Forecasts
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CESC Share Price Forecast
CESC Share Price Forecast
2025
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CESC Company Revenue Forecast
CESC Company Revenue Forecast
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CESC Stock EPS (Earnings Per Share) Forecast
CESC Stock EPS (Earnings Per Share) Forecast
2025
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CESC
CESC
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CESC Income Statement
CESC Income Statement
Annual Normal View
| Financial Year | FY 2017 | FY 2018 | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | TTM | ||||||||||
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| Total Revenue | 8,842.79 | 10,729.08 | 11,830.22 | 13,008.17 | 12,297.19 | 13,556.52 | 15,831.27 | 17,301.53 | 18,623.53 | 19,059.00 | ||||||||||
Raw Materials | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14,560.00 | ||||||||||
| Power & Fuel Cost | 3,496.83 | 4,898.46 | 5,535.39 | 6,432.57 | 5,911.44 | 6,797.58 | 9,135.20 | 9,970.51 | 11,009.57 | |||||||||||
| Employee Cost | 872.77 | 1,130.30 | 1,232.92 | 1,252.55 | 1,193.79 | 1,195.79 | 1,259.54 | 1,274.88 | 1,300.19 | |||||||||||
| Selling & Administrative Expenses | 66.96 | 80.41 | 67.40 | 58.69 | 66.33 | 68.30 | 72.19 | 68.78 | 69.28 | |||||||||||
| Operating & Other expenses | 1,078.02 | 1,126.00 | 905.68 | 1,165.05 | 1,167.39 | 1,446.78 | 1,505.92 | 1,710.85 | 1,777.48 | |||||||||||
EBITDA | 3,328.21 | 3,493.91 | 4,088.83 | 4,099.31 | 3,958.24 | 4,048.07 | 3,858.42 | 4,276.51 | 4,467.01 | 4,499.00 | ||||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 714.78 | 751.47 | 763.78 | 847.98 | 866.65 | 884.66 | 877.87 | 1,216.73 | 1,205.45 | 1,224.00 | ||||||||||
| PBIT | 2,613.43 | 2,742.44 | 3,325.05 | 3,251.33 | 3,091.59 | 3,163.41 | 2,980.55 | 3,059.78 | 3,261.56 | 3,275.00 | ||||||||||
| Interest & Other Items | 1,482.25 | 1,410.97 | 1,432.00 | 1,483.71 | 1,340.05 | 1,247.93 | 1,241.45 | 1,376.65 | 1,479.27 | 1,374.00 | ||||||||||
| PBT | 1,131.18 | 1,331.47 | 1,893.05 | 1,767.62 | 1,751.54 | 1,915.48 | 1,739.10 | 1,683.13 | 1,782.29 | 1,901.00 | ||||||||||
| Taxes & Other Items | 440.34 | 418.87 | 709.07 | 500.58 | 420.61 | 557.41 | 396.27 | 306.78 | 413.35 | 451.00 | ||||||||||
| Net Income | 690.84 | 912.60 | 1,183.98 | 1,267.04 | 1,330.93 | 1,358.07 | 1,342.83 | 1,376.35 | 1,368.94 | 1,450.00 | ||||||||||
| EPS | 4.04 | 5.34 | 7.78 | 9.51 | 9.99 | 10.19 | 10.08 | 10.36 | 10.33 | 10.94 | ||||||||||
| DPS | 0.78 | 0.93 | 1.75 | 2.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | ||||||||||
| Payout ratio | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.41 |
CESC Company Updates
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Investor Presentation
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CESC Stock Peers
CESC Past Performance & Peer Comparison
CESC Past Performance & Peer Comparison
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Compare valuation on Screener| Stock | PE RatioPE Ratio | PB RatioPB Ratio | Div. YieldDividend Yield |
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| CESC Ltd | 17.03 | 1.85 | 2.56% |
| NTPC Ltd | 13.37 | 1.64 | 2.59% |
| Adani Power Ltd | 21.27 | 4.76 | — |
| Siemens Energy India Ltd | 270.11 | — | — |
CESC Stock Price Comparison
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CESC
CESC Holdings
CESC Shareholdings
CESC Promoter Holdings Trend
CESC Promoter Holdings Trend
Total Promoter Holding
Increasing promoter holding is considered good and reflects management’s positive view about the future outlook
In last 6 months, promoter holding in the company has almost stayed constant
Low Pledged Promoter Holding
Lower pledged promoter holdings is considered better
Pledged promoter holdings is insignificant
CESC Institutional Holdings Trend
CESC Institutional Holdings Trend
Total Retail Holding
Increasing retail holding can be considered bad as it can reflect that institutions and promoters are selling their stake which is being absorbed by retail investors.
In last 3 months, retail holding in the company has almost stayed constant
Foreign Institutional Holding
Foreign Institutional Holding is quantum of stock held by foreign large-quantities-trading entities. Increasing value indicates growing support and comfort for the stock
In last 3 months, foreign institutional holding of the company has almost stayed constant
CESC Shareholding Pattern
CESC Shareholding Pattern
CESC Shareholding History
CESC Shareholding History
Foreign Institutions
Mutual Funds Invested in CESC
Mutual Funds Invested in CESC
No mutual funds holding trends are available
Top 5 Mutual Funds holding CESC Ltd
| Funds (Top 5) | The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap Market-cap held | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock Weight | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 3M holding change | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months Portfolio rank(3M change) |
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The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap 2.6246% | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock 1.58% | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 0.01% | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months 15/166 (+32) | |
The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap 1.6869% | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock 0.80% | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 0.01% | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months 40/101 (0) | |
The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap 1.1667% | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock 2.80% | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months -0.43% | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months 14/38 (-2) |
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CESC Events
CESC Events
CESC Dividend Trend
No Dividend Cuts
Dividends are the portion of earnings that a company distributes to all its shareholders every year
CESC has increased or maintained dividend levels over the last 5 years
Dividend Yield
Dividend return is one of the most important things to be considered while investing for long term. It is the additional return on top of what investors earn through price appreciation
Current dividend yield is 2.56%. An investment of ₹1,000 in the stock is expected to generate dividend of ₹25.59 every year
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CESC Dividend Trend
No Dividend Cuts
Dividends are the portion of earnings that a company distributes to all its shareholders every year
CESC has increased or maintained dividend levels over the last 5 years
Dividend Yield
Dividend return is one of the most important things to be considered while investing for long term. It is the additional return on top of what investors earn through price appreciation
Current dividend yield is 2.56%. An investment of ₹1,000 in the stock is expected to generate dividend of ₹25.59 every year
CESC Upcoming Dividends
CESC Upcoming Dividends
No upcoming dividends are available
CESC Past Dividends
CESC Past Dividends
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateOct 27, 2025
Interim
Interim | Div/Share: ₹6.00
Dividend/Share
₹6.00
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Oct 27, 2025
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateJan 16, 2025
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Interim | Div/Share: ₹4.50
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₹4.50
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Jan 16, 2025
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateFeb 1, 2024
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Interim | Div/Share: ₹4.50
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₹4.50
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Feb 1, 2024
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateFeb 24, 2023
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₹4.50
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Feb 24, 2023
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateJan 24, 2022
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Interim | Div/Share: ₹4.50
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Jan 24, 2022
CESC Stock News & Opinions
CESC Stock News & Opinions
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Spotlight
CESC rises as arm secures 300 MW solar project from SECI
The project involves power supply from the solar power facility with a contracted capacity of 300 MW at a tariff rate of Rs 2.86 per kWh. The contract period is for 25 years from the scheduled commencement of supply. The contract has been awarded by a domestic entity, SECI, and does not fall under related party transactions. The promoter or promoter group of Purvah has no interest in SECI. This award marks another step in advancing India's renewable energy capacity and strengthening grid reliability through integrated energy storage solutions. CESC is a fully-integrated electrical utility company. The company's other business segments include power, organized retailing, property development and business process outsourcing. The company's consolidated net profit jumped 20.4% to Rs 425 crore on 12.1% increase in net sales to Rs 5,267 crore in Q2 FY26 over Q2 FY25. Powered by Capital Market - Live
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CESC subsidiary secures LoA for setting up 300 MW solar power project with ESS
Purvah Green Power (Purvah), a subsidiary of CESC, has today, duly acknowledged the receipt and acceptance of the Letter of Award dated 27 October 2025 issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to Purvah, pursuant to Purvah's response submitted on the Request for Selection for setting up of 2000 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects with 1000 MW/ 4000 MWh Energy Storage Systems in India issued by SECI. Purvah has been selected for setting up of Solar Power Project with ESS of 300 MW Contracted Capacity under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding. Powered by Capital Market - Live
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CESC ends higher after Q2 PAT climbs 20% YoY to Rs 425 cr
Profit before tax (PBT) increased 22.3% YoY to Rs 565 crore in Q2 FY26. In Q2 FY26, EBITDA stood at Rs 1,213 crore, recording the growth of 11.8% compared with Rs 1,085 crore posted in corresponding quarter last year. Total expenses increased 9.65% to Rs 4,854 crore in Q2 FY26, compared with Rs 4,427 crore recorded in Q2 FY25. Cost of energy purchased stood at Rs 2,246 crore (up 16.61% YoY), employee benefit expenses was at Rs 396 crore (up 19.28% YoY), finance cost stood at Rs 337 crore (up 2.74% YoY) during the period under review. CESC is a fully-integrated electrical utility company. The company's other business segments include power, organized retailing, property development and business process outsourcing.Powered by Capital Market - Live
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Earnings
CESC consolidated net profit rises 20.40% in the September 2025 quarter
Net profit of CESC rose 20.40% to Rs 425.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 353.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Sales rose 12.06% to Rs 5267.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 4700.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Sales5267.004700.00 12 OPM %20.1419.06 - PBDT876.00757.00 16 PBT565.00462.00 22 NP425.00353.00 20 Powered by Capital Market - Live
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Earnings
CESC standalone net profit rises 11.01% in the September 2025 quarter
Net profit of CESC rose 11.01% to Rs 242.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 218.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Sales rose 1.40% to Rs 2676.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 2639.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Sales2676.002639.00 1 OPM %22.3519.29 - PBDT483.00448.00 8 PBT314.00279.00 13 NP242.00218.00 11 Powered by Capital Market - Live
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Board of CESC recommends Interim Dividend
CESC announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 17 October 2025, has recommended a Interim Dividend of Rs.6 per share (i.e.600%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live
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CESC to table results
CESC will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 17 October 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live
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Spotlight
CESC Ltd up for third straight session
CESC Ltd is up for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 164.24, up 1.15% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.04% on the day, quoting at 24825.3. The Sensex is at 80967.53, down 0.02%. CESC Ltd has gained around 6.82% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty Energy index of which CESC Ltd is a constituent, has gained around 2.66% in last one month and is currently quoting at 35180.35, up 0.05% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 12.57 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 21.75 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 26.28 based on TTM earnings ending June 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live
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CESC allots NCDs aggregating Rs 300 cr
CESC has allotted 30,000 Redeemable, Senior, Secured, Unlisted, Rated Non-Convertible Debentures having face value of Rs.1,00,000/- each aggregating to Rs 300 crore on a private placement basis, to Citibank N.A.Powered by Capital Market - Live
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Spotlight
CESC gains after arm plans to build solar, battery units across India
The company will set up more than 3 GW solar cell/module plant, battery manufacturing facility, a 60 MW renewable energy (RE) power plant, and various ancillary units, with an estimated total capital investment of upto Rs 5,000 crore. The company said that it shall provide all necessary financial support to CESC Green Power to ensure the successful financial closure and implementation of the project. Such support shall include, but not be limited to, equity infusion, strategic assistance, and facilitating institutional funding. CESC is a fully-integrated electrical utility company. The company's other business segments include power, organized retailing, property development and business process outsourcing. The company's consolidated net profit rose 2.4% to Rs 387 crore on 7% increase in net sales to Rs 5,202 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25.Powered by Capital Market - Live
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Over the last 5 years, revenue has grown at a yearly rate of 7.44%, vs industry avg of 10.76%
Over the last 5 years, market share decreased from 7.12% to 5.89%
Over the last 5 years, net income has grown at a yearly rate of 1.56%, vs industry avg of 39.89%