CESC Limited
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.
Valuation
Profitability
Returns
Solvency
AI Summary
Indian StockStrengths1
- Maintains healthy dividend payout of 77.0%
Concerns1
- Low interest coverage ratio of 1.0x
Rule-based from financial data. Not advice.
Monthly Returns
Year-to-Date ROI
Historical Volatility
Historical Performance
Revenue, profitability, and cash flow trends (βΉ Crores)
Revenue (10Y)
Operating Income (10Y)
Net Profit (10Y)
Operating Margin % (10Y)
Dividend Payout % (10Y)
Free Cash Flow (10Y)
Growth Summary
Latest fiscal year: Mar 2025
Historical Growth
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (βΉ Crores, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | Op. Income | Net Profit | CFO | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | βΉ9.58 K Cr | β | βΉ800.00 Cr | β | β | 8.1% | 11.4% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2024 | βΉ8.61 K Cr | β | βΉ775.00 Cr | β | β | 7.8% | 7.9% | -6.6% |
| Mar 2023 | βΉ7.97 K Cr | β | βΉ830.00 Cr | β | β | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2022 | βΉ7.29 K Cr | β | βΉ816.00 Cr | β | β | 8.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2021 | βΉ6.92 K Cr | β | βΉ814.00 Cr | β | β | 8.2% | -11.7% | -11.3% |
| Mar 2020 | βΉ7.84 K Cr | β | βΉ918.00 Cr | β | β | 9.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% |
| Mar 2019 | βΉ7.75 K Cr | β | βΉ937.00 Cr | β | β | 9.6% | -0.4% | 8.7% |
| Mar 2018 | βΉ7.79 K Cr | β | βΉ862.00 Cr | β | β | 9.1% | 7.8% | -0.1% |
| Mar 2017 | βΉ7.22 K Cr | β | βΉ863.00 Cr | β | β | 6.5% | 6.2% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2016 | βΉ6.80 K Cr | β | βΉ845.00 Cr | β | β | 6.5% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
Financial Statements
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow (βΉ Crores, as reported)
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Unnamed: 0 | TTM |
|---|---|
| Revenue / Net Sales | 9,623 |
| Total Expenses | 7,773 |
| EBIT / Operating Profit | 1,850 |
| OPM % | 19% |
| Other Income | 824 |
| Finance Costs | 890 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation | 688 |
| Profit Before Tax | 1,096 |
| Tax % | - |
| Net Profit / PAT | 843 |
| EPS (βΉ) | 6.36 |
| Dividend Payout % | - |
Peer Comparison
Energy sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | Revenue | P/E | P/B | EV/EBITDA | Rev G 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESC Limitedthis co. | βΉ21.22 K Cr | βΉ9.58 K Cr | 25.20 | 2.07 | 11.56 | 11.4% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | βΉ19.66 L Cr | βΉ5.15 L Cr | 50.30 | 3.52 | 24.71 | -3.1% |
| NTPC Limited | βΉ3.28 L Cr | βΉ1.70 L Cr | 16.40 | 1.95 | 10.05 | 5.0% |
| Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Ltd | βΉ3.07 L Cr | βΉ1.34 L Cr | 9.42 | 0.91 | 4.12 | 3.2% |
| Adani Power Limited | βΉ2.77 L Cr | βΉ49.71 K Cr | 24.60 | 5.77 | 11.44 | 7.0% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | βΉ2.49 L Cr | βΉ26.60 K Cr | 108.00 | 8.92 | 54.58 | -16.7% |
| POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED | βΉ2.41 L Cr | βΉ41.43 K Cr | 15.60 | 2.44 | 8.85 | -2.3% |
| Industry Average | β | βΉ57.17 K Cr | 54.29 | 4.27 | 53.34 | 35.1% |