CESC Ltd
NSE: CESC BSE: 500084Energy
CESC Ltd (CESC) is a Energy company listed on NSE: CESC | BSE: 500084. With a market cap of ₹23,476 Cr and ROCE of 9.41%, ROE of 8.69%, it operates in the Indian Energy sector.
₹177
52W: ₹138 — ₹204
PE 27.5 · Book ₹73.3 · +141% vs bookMarket Cap₹23,476 Cr
Stock P/E27.5Price to Earnings
ROCE9.41%Return on Capital
ROE8.69%Return on Equity
Div. Yield3.45%Face Value ₹1
Weaknesses
- −The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 7.05% over past five years.
- −Company has a low return on equity of 8.10% over last 3 years.
- −Earnings include an other income of Rs.742 Cr.
Shareholding Pattern
Promoters52.11%
FIIs11.61%
DIIs26.24%
Public10.05%
| Category | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% |
| FIIs | 13.56% | 13.3%▼0.3 | 12.36%▼0.9 | 11.01%▼1.3 | 10.93%▼0.1 | 11.09%▲0.2 | 11.88%▲0.8 | 11.61%▼0.3 |
| DIIs | 22.63% | 22.63% | 23.75%▲1.1 | 25.1%▲1.4 | 25.38%▲0.3 | 25.65%▲0.3 | 25.61%▼0.0 | 26.24%▲0.6 |
| Public | 11.7% | 11.96%▲0.3 | 11.78%▼0.2 | 11.77%▼0.0 | 11.56%▼0.2 | 11.14%▼0.4 | 10.39%▼0.8 | 10.05%▼0.3 |
Financial Statements
| Metric | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,819 | 1,814 | 2,860 | 2,639 | 1,938 | 2,147 | 2,862 | 2,676 | 2,024 | 2,170 |
| Expenses | 1,757 | 1,781 | 2,786 | 2,130 | 1,676 | 1,686 | 2,333 | 2,078 | 1,612 | 1,778 |
| Operating Profit | 62 | 33 | 74 | 509 | 262 | 461 | 529 | 598 | 412 | 392 |
| OPM % | 3% | 2% | 3% | 19% | 14% | 21% | 18% | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Net Profit | 170 | 205 | 192 | 218 | 172 | 218 | 211 | 242 | 176 | 223 |
| EPS ₹ | 1.28 | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.64 | 1.3 | 1.64 | 1.59 | 1.83 | 1.33 | 1.68 |
AI Insights
Revenue Trend
Mar 2026 revenue at ₹9,732Cr, up 1.5% YoY. OPM at 20%.
Debt Position
Borrowings at ₹11,145Cr. Debt-to-equity ratio: 1.16x. High leverage — monitor closely.
Capex Cycle
CWIP at ₹232Cr (2% of fixed assets). Moderate ongoing capital expenditure.
Institutional Flow
DIIs: 26.24% (+5.20pp change). FIIs: 11.61% (-0.59pp change). Promoters hold 52.11%.
Margin & Efficiency
ROCE declining from 11% (Mar 2015) to 9% (Mar 2026). Working capital days: -274.
Valuation
PE 27.5x with 9.41% ROCE. Price is 141% above book value of ₹73.3. Dividend yield: 3.45%.
Recent Announcements
- Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance 13 May - CESC filed FY26 annual secretarial compliance report; no non-compliance or deviations noted.
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 7 May
- Continuation Of Directorship Pursuant To Reg 17OA) Of SEBI LODR 6 May - CESC approved audited Q4 and FY26 results; FY26 profit rose to Rs 1,618 crore.
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation 6 May
- Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting 6 May - CESC board approved FY26 audited results; standalone profit 852 crore, consolidated 1,618 crore; director continuation proposed.
- Financial Year 2025 from bse
- Financial Year 2024 from bse
- Financial Year 2023 from bse