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NSE: CESC · BSE: 500084 · ISIN INE486A01021

CESC Limited stock analysis

CESC Limited ranks #2666 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 45/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 10.9%, quarterly sales growth of 5.4% and quarterly profit growth of 3.9%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE45/100

Avoid / exit review

#2666 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹19,279.1cr
ROCE10.9%
Quarterly sales growth5.4%
Quarterly profit growth3.9%
P/E ratio12.4×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 1.12×
  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹12,544cr₹3,035cr₹1,404cr24.0%
2023₹14,246cr₹2,274cr₹1,397cr16.0%
2024₹15,293cr₹2,276cr₹1,447cr15.0%
2025₹17,001cr₹2,849cr₹1,429cr17.0%
2026₹18,570cr₹3,624cr₹1,618cr20.0%
TTM₹18,853cr₹3,478cr₹1,630cr18.0%
Debt / equity1.73×
CFO / EBITDA1.12×
Operating margin18.0%
Free cash flow₹148cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y9.2%
Profit CAGR · 3Y5.0%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

1 positive catalysts1 negative catalysts7 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 65 mentions
Constructive

Total expenses during the year increased by 5.2% from ` 16,841 crore in 2024-25 to ` 17,711 crore in 2025-26. Profit before taxes (PBT), after incorporating regulatory income grew by 18.8% from ` 1,783 crore in 2024-25 to ` 2,119 crore in 2025-26. Profit after taxes (PAT) for the year stood at ` 1,618 crore, compared to ` 1,429 crore in 2024-25.

Export market updatesLow severity · 2 mentions
Constructive

The Conglomerate at a Glance About RPSG Group The RP-Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group is one of India’s leading diversified business groups committed to creating sustainable long-term value for all its stakeholders. Built on a legacy spanning over a century, the Group combines entrepreneurial vision, strategic foresight and disciplined execution to drive growth, innovation and operational excellence across its diverse busi

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 14 mentions
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• In performing the above procedures, we involved internal valuation specialists to perform an independent review of methodology and key assumptions used in the valuation. • We obtained suitable management representation on the projections of future cash flows and the various assumptions used in the valuation, as duly approved by the Board of Directors. • We tested the arithmetical accuracy of the financial projectio

Institutional interestLow severity · 4 mentions
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It is therefore recommended to use stable Wi- Fi or LAN Connection to mitigate any kind of aforesaid glitches. (xiv) Institutional Investors who are Members of the Company, are encouraged to attend and vote in the AGM of the Company through VC/OAVM facility. Instructions for Voting through electronic means: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Act, read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Admini

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