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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : CESC Ltd

BSE: 500084 NSE: CESC ISIN: INE486A01021
  |   Sector:  Power   |   Industry:  Power Generation/Distribution

Snapshot

Q.1 Is CESC Ltd a good quality company?
CESC Ltd is a quality company, based on a 10 year financial track record .
Q.2 Is CESC Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
CESC Ltd appears Overvalued , as its key valuation ratios are above with their past averages.
Q.3 Is CESC Ltd a good buy now?
CESC Ltd is a neutral opportunity now, based on stable price trend analysis suggesting prices may move sideways . However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Gross Profit margin of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 6.5% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year median of 11% , indicating decreasing margins.
Q.2 Operating Profit Margin of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 14.99% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year median of 16.7% indicating decreasing margins.
Q.3 Net Profit Margin of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Net Profit Margin is 8.35% for FY-2025 , is below with its 5 year median of 11.18%, indicating decreasing margins.
Q.4 Return on Asset of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Return on Asset is 2.73(x), which is below its 5 year historical median of 2.93(x), indicating deteriorated asset utilization efficiency.
Q.5 Return on Equity (ROE) of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Return on equity is 8.09% for FY-2025 , which is below its historical median of 8.19%, indicating the business is making worse use of its shareholders capital.
Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Return on capital employed is 10.09% for FY-2025 , which is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 13.5%, indicating value preservation .
Q.7 Cash conversion cycle of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 3 , below its historical median of 41 , indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Q.8 Debt to Equity ratio of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.17 , which is above with the industry average of 0 , indicating higher debt levels in the industry.
Q.9 Debt to cash flow from operations of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 6.35 , which is at a unhealthy level, indicating the business is not able to service its debt comfortably.
Q.10 Revenue growth of CESC Ltd?
CESC Ltd revenue growth is 11.4% for FY-2025. , which is above its 5 year CAGR of 4.1% , indicating faster growth.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of CESC Ltd?
Promoters hold 52.11% of the CESC Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of CESC Ltd vs industry peers?
CESC Ltd revenue CAGR is 4.11% , compared to the industry median CAGR of -21.06% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of CESC Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 years, the stock has delivered a CAGR of 12.5% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 12.5% 22.2% 33.2% 5%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of CESC Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is higher that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 24.63 10.03 32.46
Price to Book 2 0.82 1.75
Price to Sales 2.15 1.19 6.05
EV to EBITDA 11.48 6.71 12.85

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