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

With CESC's revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.921000
forwardPE 11.710809
debtToEquity 164.311000
earningsGrowth 0.178000
revenueGrowth 0.056000
grossMargins 0.382880
operatingMargins 0.123050
trailingEps 11.630000
forwardEps 14.338890

CESC's Forward PE is in an attractive range, meaning its stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't inflated. This creates room for growth, making it a solid investment opportunity for those looking to benefit from potential price appreciation.
CESC's elevated debt-to-equity ratio shows that the company is relying heavily on debt to fund its activities. This high leverage can amplify returns but also heightens financial risks if cash flow becomes constrained.
CESC's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to see an increase in profitability this year. This points to positive growth, indicating that CESC is projected to improve its financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

The price of CESC has consistently been close to the lower limit of expectations. This trend may point to challenges in the company's performance, leading to concerns about its future growth potential.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CESC
Recommendations trend for CESC


The recent buy bias from analysts suggests CESC is seen as a strong investment, encouraging more investors to consider it. With this favorable sentiment, CESC appears to be a reliable option for parking money, offering stability and long-term growth potential in the stock market.