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 Limited's revenue forecasted to drop below last year's level, investors are expected to take a cautious stance. Such declines typically affect a company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors hesitant to invest heavily in the company until financial performance improves.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.000000
forwardPE 13.963979
debtToEquity 142.660000
earningsGrowth 0.025000
revenueGrowth 0.070000
grossMargins 0.380390
operatingMargins 0.115530
trailingEps 10.400000
forwardEps 15.100000

CESC Limited's Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
CESC's high debt-to-equity ratio points to a heavily leveraged company, with more debt than equity in its capital structure. While this can boost growth, it increases financial vulnerability in times of economic difficulty.
CESC Limited's negative gross and operating margins signal that the company is not profitable, struggling to cover costs associated with production and operations. This could be a red flag for its financial performance moving forward.
CESC's forward EPS is greater than its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to deliver higher profitability this year. This suggests that CESC is projected to improve its earnings, reflecting positive growth compared to last year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for CESC
Price projections for CESC

Price projections for CESC have consistently been revised upward, indicating positive sentiment toward the company. This gradual adjustment reflects growing confidence in CESC's future potential and financial outlook among analysts.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CESC
Recommendations trend for CESC


CESC has garnered a buy bias from analysts recently, suggesting the stock is a good investment opportunity. This may lead to increased investor interest, as CESC is seen as a reliable place to park money for those looking to benefit from potential market gains and company growth.