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
15.55
PB ratio
1.88
Dividend yield
3.31%
Beta
-
Market cap
₹239.46B
Enterprise value
₹406.18B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Utilities - Regulated Electric / Utilities |
|---|---|
| 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
3.31%
Dividend amount
₹6.00
Payout ratio
51.59%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
CESC Limited paid ₹6.00 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 27 Oct 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 51.59%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.CESC dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of May 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
8.15%
Operating margin
12.31%
Return on assets
3.68%
Return on equity
12.55%
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 239.46B and its enterprise value is 406.18B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of CESC is 2.15. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of CESC is 10.68.
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 ₹180.65.
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.