CESC Limited Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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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 generating station with a generating capacity of 750 megawatts and Southern generating stations with a generating capacity of 135 megawatts; a 40-megawatt atmospheric fluidized bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal; a 300-megawatt solar project in Bhadla, Rajasthan; a 450-megawatt hybrid project comprising a 150-megawatt solar unit and 300-megawatt wind unit in Mandsaur, Madhya, Pradesh; and a 450-megawatt hybrid project that consists of a 150-megawatt solar unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan and a 300-megawatt wind unit in Ananthapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
13.89
PB ratio
1.61
Dividend yield
3.99%
Beta
0.14
Market cap
₹204.76B
Enterprise value
₹353.06B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Utilities - Regulated Electric / Utilities |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 5688 |
| Website | https://www.cesc.co.in |
| Mailing address | CESC House Chowringhee Square Kolkata 700001 India |
| Phone / Fax | 91 33 2225 6040 / 91 33 2225 5155 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
3.99%
Dividend amount
₹6.00
Payout ratio
94.34%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
CESC Limited paid ₹6.00 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 27 Oct 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 94.34%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.CESC dividend payout ratio is more than 90% making it difficult for the company to maintain the dividends and increase it year by year.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on CESC Limited.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Vineet Sikka | MD of Distribution & Additional Director | 58 | |
| Mr. Rajarshi Banerjee | CFO & Executive Director | ||
| Mr. Gautam Ray | Executive Director of HR & Admin | ||
| Mr. Jagdish Patra | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer | ||
| Mr. Subir Verma | Executive Director & Chief Human Resources Officer | ||
| Mr. Brajesh Singh | MD of Generation & Additional Director | 60 | |
| Ms. Gargi Chatterjea | Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs & Corporate Services |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
8.04%
Operating margin
12.81%
Return on assets
-
Return on equity
-
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of CESC Limited is 204.76B and its enterprise value is 353.06B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of CESC is 1.92. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of CESC is 9.75.
The CESC's stocks Beta value is 0.14 making it 86% less volatile compared to NSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
CESC Limited (NSE:CESC) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is CESC Limited's Stock Symbol?
CESC Limited trades on NSE under the ticker symbol "CESC".
2. What is CESC Limited's stock price today?
One share of CESC stock can currently be purchased for approximately ₹154.47.
3. How can I contact CESC Limited?
CESC Limited's mailing address is CESC House Chowringhee Square Kolkata 700001 India. The company can be reached via phone at 91 33 2225 6040.
4. What is CESC Limited's official website?
The official website of CESC Limited is https://www.cesc.co.in.