CESC:NSE:NSE-CESC Limited (INR)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

USD 194.3

Change

+0.84 (+0.43)%

Market Cap

USD 257.81B

Volume

4.49M

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

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. Address: CESC House, Kolkata, India, 700001

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Electric

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
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USD 4,244.23B
POWERGRID:NSE Power Grid Corporation of Indi..

-5.30 (-1.54%)

USD 3,102.21B
NLCINDIA:NSE NLC India Limited

-6.60 (-2.33%)

USD 382.78B
GIPCL:NSE Gujarat Industries Power Compa..

+1.19 (+0.51%)

USD 35.19B
BAJEL:NSE BAJEL PROJECTS LTD

-4.45 (-1.56%)

USD 29.47B
DPSCLTD:NSE DPSC Limited

-0.39 (-2.02%)

USD 18.80B
ENERGYDEV:NSE Energy Development Company Lim..

+0.11 (+0.46%)

USD 1.20B

ETFs Containing CESC:NSE

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 41.98% 75% C 72% C
Dividend Return 3.29% 100% F 96% N/A
Total Return 45.27% 75% C 74% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 121.17% 100% F 88% B+
Dividend Return 5.12% 83% B 97% N/A
Total Return 126.29% 100% F 89% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 165.56% 29% F 38% F
Dividend Return 24.60% 71% C- 89% A-
Total Return 190.17% 29% F 41% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 25.39% N/A N/A 36% F
Dividend Return 31.16% N/A N/A 43% F
Total Return 5.77% N/A N/A 98% N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 45.21% N/A N/A 56% F
Risk Adjusted Return 68.92% N/A N/A 48% F
Market Capitalization 257.81B 63% D 85% B

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.