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 Limited 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 0.000000
forwardPE 13.570371
debtToEquity 123.175000
earningsGrowth -0.061000
revenueGrowth 0.098000
grossMargins 0.329330
operatingMargins 0.085650
trailingEps 10.530000
forwardEps 15.100000

CESC's Forward PE is within a good range, showing that the stock price compares well to its earnings. This suggests it isn't overpriced and leaves room for growth, making the stock appealing to investors looking for value and growth opportunities.
CESC Limited's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects substantial leverage, meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This could increase financial risk, particularly in times of economic uncertainty or if the company's profitability declines.
CESC's low growth in earnings and revenue indicates that profits could shrink. This signals potential financial difficulties for the company, suggesting that its profitability might be under pressure.
CESC's negative gross and operating margins highlight potential financial struggles, as the company is not covering its production or operational expenses. This could lead to broader concerns about its ability to achieve profitability.
CESC Limited'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 Limited is projected to improve its financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

CESC's price projections have steadily risen over time, pointing to increasing optimism about the company's prospects. This upward revision suggests that analysts expect CESC to continue delivering solid performance in the future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CESC
Recommendations trend for CESC


Analysts have shown a buy bias for CESC Limited, marking it as a favorable investment option. This could inspire investors to see CESC Limited as a strong place to park their money, given the positive outlook and growth potential associated with the stock in recent evaluations.