CESC share price
NSE: CESCPowerUtilities - Regulated Electric
CESC at a glance
CESC (NSE: CESC) closed at ₹131.40 on 22 Oct 2026, down 0.06% on the day. With a market capitalisation of ₹17,418 Cr, it ranks 378th by market cap among the 4,183 NSE companies Pivot tracks (a small-cap company by SEBI's rank bands). It belongs to the Power sector; its industry is Utilities - Regulated Electric.
At its last close the stock traded at 11.3× trailing earnings, against a return on equity of 12.3% in FY26. Over the past year the share price has fallen 18.8%. Its 52-week range is ₹128.31 (8 Oct 2026) to ₹204.50 (4 May 2026); the last close is 35.7% below the high. In Q4 FY26, the quarter ended 31 Mar 2026, revenue was ₹4,096 Cr (+5.6% year on year) and net profit ₹459 Cr (+19.2%), on a consolidated basis. Promoters held 52.11% of the company as of 30 Jun 2026.
Key numbers
- Market cap
- ₹17,418 CrRank 378 on NSE
- P/E (trailing)
- 11.3×
- Price to book
- 1.59×FY26
- EPS (TTM)
- ₹11.59to Q4 FY26
- ROE
- 12.3%FY26
- ROCE
- 7.2%FY26
- Debt to equity
- 1.7FY26
- Net profit margin
- 8.7%FY26
- Book value / share
- ₹94.21FY26
- 52-week high
- ₹204.504 May 2026
- 52-week low
- ₹128.318 Oct 2026
- 1-year return
- −18.8%
- RSI (14-day)
- 36.5
Returns to 22 Oct 2026
| Period | 1 day | 1 week | 1 month | 3 months | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price change | −0.06% | −5.5% | −8.3% | −20.1% | −18.8% |
CESC quarterly results
| Quarter | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹4,863 Cr | ₹4,700 Cr | ₹3,561 Cr | ₹3,877 Cr | ₹5,202 Cr | ₹5,267 Cr | ₹4,005 Cr | ₹4,096 Cr |
| Revenue YoY | +12.8% | +8.0% | +9.8% | +14.5% | +7.0% | +12.1% | +12.5% | +5.6% |
| Net profit | ₹388 Cr | ₹373 Cr | ₹282 Cr | ₹385 Cr | ₹404 Cr | ₹445 Cr | ₹304 Cr | ₹459 Cr |
| Net profit YoY | +5.4% | +2.8% | −6.3% | −7.2% | +4.1% | +19.3% | +7.8% | +19.2% |
| Net margin | 8.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| EPS | ₹2.85 | ₹2.67 | ₹1.99 | ₹2.81 | ₹2.92 | ₹3.21 | ₹2.15 | ₹3.31 |
CESC financials
| Item | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹11,639 Cr | ₹12,544 Cr | ₹14,246 Cr | ₹15,293 Cr | ₹17,001 Cr | — |
| Operating profit | ₹1,328 Cr | ₹1,179 Cr | ₹463 Cr | −₹74 Cr | ₹534 Cr | — |
| Net profit | ₹1,363 Cr | ₹1,404 Cr | ₹1,397 Cr | ₹1,447 Cr | ₹1,428 Cr | — |
| EPS (₹) | ₹100.00 | ₹10.00 | ₹10.00 | ₹10.00 | ₹10.00 | — |
| Cash from operations | ₹2,819 Cr | ₹2,499 Cr | ₹1,978 Cr | ₹2,351 Cr | ₹2,582 Cr | — |
| Total debt | ₹12,896 Cr | ₹12,438 Cr | ₹11,576 Cr | ₹13,014 Cr | ₹12,854 Cr | ₹15,292 Cr |
| Shareholders' equity | ₹9,873 Cr | ₹10,396 Cr | ₹10,910 Cr | ₹11,446 Cr | ₹12,010 Cr | ₹12,530 Cr |
CESC shareholding pattern
| Holder | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% | 52.11% |
| Foreign institutions | 11.01% | 10.93% | 11.08% | 11.88% | 11.61% | 11.47% |
| Domestic institutions | 25.10% | 25.38% | 25.65% | 25.62% | 26.23% | 26.14% |
| Non-institutions | 11.76% | 11.56% | 11.14% | 10.39% | 10.04% | 10.27% |
CESC vs peers
The listed Power companies nearest to CESC by market capitalisation.
| Company | Price | 1 day | 1 year | Market cap | P/E | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACMESOLARAcme Solar Holdings | ₹397.40 | −1.63% | +40.6% | ₹28,091 Cr | 48.8 | — |
| SCHNEIDERSchneider Electric Infrastructure | ₹1,143.90 | +0.34% | +40.3% | ₹27,351 Cr | 129.1 | — |
| SJVNSJVN | ₹48.90 | −0.20% | −44.7% | ₹19,217 Cr | 30 | — |
| EMMVEEEmmvee Photovoltaic Power | ₹256.15 | +0.51% | — | ₹17,734 Cr | 14.9 | — |
| CESCCESC | ₹131.40 | −0.06% | −18.8% | ₹17,418 Cr | 11.3 | — |
| INDIGRIDIndiGrid Infra | ₹168.94 | −0.12% | −0.0% | ₹16,592 Cr | 37 | — |
| CLEANMAXClean Max Enviro Energy Solutions | ₹1,210.10 | −0.04% | — | ₹14,184 Cr | 135.1 | — |
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Frequently asked questions about CESC
What is the share price of CESC today?
CESC (NSE: CESC) last closed at ₹131.40 on 22 Oct 2026. Its 52-week high is ₹204.50 and its 52-week low is ₹128.31.
What is the market cap of CESC?
CESC's market capitalisation is ₹17,418 Cr (₹17,418 Cr) at the 22 Oct 2026 close, ranking 378th among the NSE companies Pivot tracks.
What is the P/E ratio of CESC?
CESC trades at a trailing P/E of 11.3. The median P/E of the 6 closest Power peers by market cap is 48.8.
What is the ROE and ROCE of CESC?
Return on equity was 12.3% in FY26 and return on capital employed was 7.2% in FY26 (consolidated figures).
Is CESC a debt-free company?
No. CESC's debt-to-equity ratio was 1.7 in FY26, with total debt of ₹15,292 Cr.
What were CESC's latest quarterly results?
For Q4 FY26 (quarter ended 31 Mar 2026), CESC reported revenue of ₹4,096 Cr, +5.6% year on year, and net profit of ₹459 Cr, +19.2% year on year.
How has CESC stock performed over the last year?
CESC's share price has fallen 18.8% over the past year, −20.1% over three months and −8.3% over one month, to the 22 Oct 2026 close.
What is the shareholding pattern of CESC?
As of 30 Jun 2026: promoters 52.11%, foreign institutions 11.47%, domestic institutions 26.14%, non-institutions 10.27%.
Who are CESC's competitors?
The listed Power companies closest to CESC by market cap are Acme Solar Holdings, Schneider Electric Infrastructure, SJVN, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, IndiGrid Infra and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions.
Is CESC a good stock to buy?
Pivot does not give buy or sell recommendations. This page sets out CESC's price history, valuation, profitability, quarterly results and ownership so you can judge it yourself, and Pivot's chart lets you test a strategy on CESC against its own history before risking money. This is analysis, not financial advice.
Sources and method
Prices: NSE daily closes to 22 Oct 2026 (returns and ratios at the 22 Oct 2026 close). Fundamentals: company filings via Moneycontrol, consolidated where available. Shareholding: exchange shareholding-pattern filings. The 52-week range uses intraday highs and lows; the chart marks closing prices. P/E is the last close over trailing twelve-month EPS. Market-cap rank is among the 4,183 NSE companies Pivot tracks; SEBI's bands call the top 100 large-cap and the next 150 mid-cap. Figures marked “—” are not available rather than zero. This is analysis, not financial advice.
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