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CESC Ltd

CESC

CESC Ltd

CESC
UtilitiesPower Generation
SmallcapWith a market cap of ₹24,736 cr, stock is ranked 307
High RiskStock is 3.11x as volatile as Nifty
197.883.29% (+6.31)
197.883.29% (+6.31)

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UtilitiesPower Generation
SmallcapWith a market cap of ₹24,736 cr, stock is ranked 307
High RiskStock is 3.11x as volatile as Nifty
Scorecard

Performance

Low

Hasn't fared well - amongst the low performers

Valuation

High

Seems to be overvalued vs the market average

Growth

Low

Lagging behind the market in financials growth

Profitability

High

Showing good signs of profitability & efficiency

Entry point

Good

The stock is underpriced and is not in the overbought zone

Red flags

Low

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UtilitiesPower Generation
SmallcapWith a market cap of ₹24,736 cr, stock is ranked 307
High RiskStock is 3.11x as volatile as Nifty

Key Metrics

No LabelNo LabelPB RatioPB RatioDividend YieldDiv. Yield
17.522.062.42%
Sector PESector PESector PBSector PBSector Div YldSctr Div Yld
23.223.511.26%

Forecast & Ratings

Detailed Forecast 
80%
Analysts have suggested that investors can buy this stock

from 10 analysts

Price

Price Upside

Earnings

Earnings Growth

Revenue

Rev. Growth

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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.

Investor Presentation

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Nov 22, 2024

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Forecasts

Price

Revenue

Earnings

Income

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

Income Statement

Industry refers to the sub-sector this company belongs to.

Lower than Industry Revenue Growth

A higher-than-industry revenue growth represents increased potential for the company to increase their market share

Over the last 5 years, revenue has grown at a yearly rate of 7.9%, vs industry avg of 12.91%

Decreasing Market Share

Market share is the percentage of an industry's total sales going to a particular company. It gives a general idea of the size of a company v/s its competitors

Over the last 5 years, market share decreased from 7.22% to 5.66%

Lower than Industry Net Income

Net income is equal to net earnings (profit) less expenses. This number is an important measure of how profitable the company is

Over the last 5 years, net income has grown at a yearly rate of 3.06%, vs industry avg of 43.37%

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Financial YearFY 2016FY 2017FY 2018FY 2019FY 2020FY 2021FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024TTM
Total Revenue12,451.888,842.7910,729.0811,830.2213,008.1712,297.1913,556.5215,831.2717,301.5318,389.00
Raw Materialssubtract—————————14,171.00
Power & Fuel Costsubtract2,591.453,496.834,898.465,535.396,432.575,911.446,797.589,135.209,970.51
Employee Costsubtract3,264.20872.771,130.301,232.921,252.551,193.791,195.791,259.541,284.98
Selling & Administrative Expensessubtract341.9766.9680.4167.4058.6966.3368.3072.1968.78
Operating & Other expensessubtract2,852.701,078.021,126.00905.681,165.051,167.391,446.781,505.921,700.75
Depreciation/Amortizationsubtract766.48714.78751.47763.78847.98866.65884.66877.871,216.731,210.00
Interest & Other Itemssubtract1,592.941,482.251,410.971,432.001,483.711,340.051,247.931,241.451,376.651,271.00
Taxes & Other Itemssubtract443.66440.34418.87709.07500.58420.61557.41396.27306.78325.00
EPS3.504.045.347.789.519.9910.1910.0810.3310.60
DPS0.780.780.931.752.004.504.504.504.504.50
Payout ratio0.220.190.180.220.210.450.440.450.440.42

Company Updates

Annual Report and Investor Presentation updates mentioned here are as reported by the company to the exchange
FY 2019

Annual report

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Investor Presentation

May 31PDF
Mar 1PDF
Feb 9PDF
Nov 15PDF
FY 2020

Annual report

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Investor Presentation

Nov 23PDF
Aug 3PDF
FY 2021

Annual report

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Investor Presentation

Nov 17PDF
FY 2022

Annual report

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Investor Presentation

Nov 21PDF
FY 2024

Annual report

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Investor Presentation

Sep 9PDF
FY 2025

Annual Report Pending

Investor Presentation

Nov 22PDF
 

Peers & Comparison

Comparing 3 stocks from 
UtilitiesPower Generation

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StockPE RatioPE RatioPB RatioPB RatioDiv. YieldDividend Yield
CESC Ltd17.972.062.42%
NTPC Ltd17.372.192.08%
Adani Power Ltd9.954.780.01%
JSW Energy Ltd65.685.380.29%

Price Comparison

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Shareholdings

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

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

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Shareholding Pattern

Retail and OthersForeign InstitutionsOther Domestic InstitutionsMutual FundsTotal Promoter Holding52.11%17.26%5.37%13.30%11.96%

Dec 2023

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Jun 2024

Sep 2024

Shareholding History

JunSepDec '23MarJunSep12.20%13.13%11.95%12.90%13.56%13.30%

Mutual Funds Holding Trend

Mutual Fund Holding

Increasing Mutual Fund holdings are generally considered good, as it reflects that fund managers are becoming more bullish about the stock

In last 3 months, mutual fund holding of the company has almost stayed constant

Top 5 Mutual Funds holding CESC Ltd




Funds (Top 5)Market-cap heldWeight3M holding changePortfolio rank
(3M change)
SBI Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Growth

Growth
2.3913%1.78%-0.25%80/151 (-5)
SBI FUNDS MANAGEMENT PVT LTD#SBI MF-SBI CONTRA FUND DIRECT PL GROWTH

Growth
1.5370%0.91%-0.17%23/111 (-1)
SBI Energy Opportunities Fund - Growth - Direct Plan

Growth
1.1719%2.76%0.15%12/33 (+1)

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Insider Trades & Bulk Deals

Hmm, looks like there hasn't been any net deal activity in the last 6 months

smallcases

Looks like this stock is not in any smallcase yet.

Events

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 2.42%. An investment of ₹1,000 in the stock is expected to generate dividend of ₹24.23 every year

Dividends

Corp. Actions

Announcements

Legal Orders

Upcoming Dividends

No upcoming dividends are available

Past Dividends

Cash Dividend

Ex DateEx DateFeb 1, 2024

Interim
Interim | Div/Share: ₹4.50

Dividend/Share

₹4.50

Ex DateEx Date

Feb 1, 2024

Cash Dividend

Ex DateEx DateFeb 24, 2023

-
- | Div/Share: ₹4.50

Dividend/Share

₹4.50

Ex DateEx Date

Feb 24, 2023

Cash Dividend

Ex DateEx DateJan 24, 2022

Interim
Interim | Div/Share: ₹4.50

Dividend/Share

₹4.50

Ex DateEx Date

Jan 24, 2022

Cash Dividend

Ex DateEx DateJan 22, 2021

Interim
Interim | Div/Share: ₹45.00

Dividend/Share

₹45.00

Ex DateEx Date

Jan 22, 2021

Cash Dividend

Ex DateEx DateFeb 18, 2020

Interim
Interim | Div/Share: ₹20.00

Dividend/Share

₹20.00

Ex DateEx Date

Feb 18, 2020

News & Opinions
Spotlight
CESC gains on receiving Rs 871-cr LoI to acquire power distribution company

According to a regulatory filing, the LoI was issued on 22 November 2024, for the acquisition of a company responsible for electricity distribution and retail supply in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The distribution company also holds the necessary distribution license for the region. The said contract valued at Rs 871 crore and it is expected to be executed within 30 days from the issuance of the LoI. 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 increased 1.40% to Rs 353 crore in Q2 FY25 as compared with Rs 348 crore recorded in Q2 FY24. Net sales rose 8% YoY to Rs 4700 crore in Q2 FY25. Powered by Capital Market - Live

1 week agoCapital Market - Live
Earnings
CESC consolidated net profit rises 1.44% in the September 2024 quarter

Net profit of CESC rose 1.44% to Rs 353.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 348.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales rose 8.00% to Rs 4700.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 4352.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var. Sales4700.004352.00 8 OPM %19.0614.84 - PBDT757.00764.00 -1 PBT462.00461.00 0 NP353.00348.00 1 Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 weeks agoCapital Market - Live
Corporate
CESC to discuss results

CESC will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 12 November 2024Powered by Capital Market - Live

1 month agoCapital Market - Live
Corporate
CESC announces cessation of director

CESC announced that Pratip Chaudhuri (DIN: 00915201), has completed his second and final term as an Independent Director and consequently ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. the close of business hours on 30 September 2024.Powered by Capital Market - Live

2 months agoCapital Market - Live
Corporate
Purvah Green Power (CESC arm) signs agreement with Ecoren Energy India

Purvah Green Power, a subsidiary of CESC, has entered into a binding term sheet with Ecoren Energy India dated 19 September 2024, for setting up wind power project of upto 686.85 MW. The Project is likely to be commissioned within three years. Powered by Capital Market - Live

2 months agoCapital Market - Live
Spotlight
CESC's subsidiary inks pact to set up wind power project of 0.69 GW

The project is likely to be commissioned within three years, subject to the receipt of the relevant licenses/ permits/ approvals from various authorities and carrying out various civil/electrical and other related works. 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 increased 5.4% to Rs 388 crore in Q1 FY25 as compared with Rs 368 crore in Q1 FY24. Net sales jumped 12.8% YoY to Rs 4,863 crore in Q1 FY25. The scrip fell 3.56% to currently trade at Rs 185.45 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

2 months agoCapital Market - Live
Spotlight
CESC gains after arm incorporates Ecofusion Power

EPPL will explore opportunity in renewable power sector. EPPL has been incorporated as a WOS of Purvah. Accordingly, 100% of its shareholding is held by Purvah. The subscribed and paid-up capital of EEPL is Rs 1,00,000. 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 increased 5.4% to Rs 388 crore in Q1 FY25 as compared with Rs 368 crore in Q1 FY24. Net sales jumped 12.8% YoY to Rs 4,863 crore in Q1 FY25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 months agoCapital Market - Live
Corporate
CESC announces incorporation of step-down subsidiary Ecovantage Energy

Purvah Green Power, a subsidiary of CESC has incorporated a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company named Ecovantage Energy (CIN: U35100WB2024PTC272852) on 16 August 2024. The new company will explore opportunity in renewable power sector. Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 months agoCapital Market - Live
Earnings
CESC consolidated net profit rises 8.93% in the June 2024 quarter

Net profit of CESC rose 8.93% to Rs 378.00 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 347.00 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. Sales rose 12.83% to Rs 4863.00 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 4310.00 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedJun. 2024Jun. 2023% Var. Sales4863.004310.00 13 OPM %7.6316.80 - PBDT793.00739.00 7 PBT492.00439.00 12 NP378.00347.00 9 Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 months agoCapital Market - Live
Targetting 10GW Capacity In 6 Years For CESC: Sanjiv Goenka | CEO Sentimeter | CNBC TV18
4 months agoCNBC-TV18