Cesc Limited
CESC belongs to the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group, which is a vertically-integrated power utility engaged in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to the consumers in its licensed area, covering Kolkata and Howrah. As on June 30, 2023, th...
Key Metrics
EPS
10.38
Current ratio
0.06
Debt/Equity
2.25
Debt/EBITDA
6.02
Interest coverage ratio
2.22
Operating Cashflow to total debt
0.03
Financials
Pros & Cons
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Here's what we like about this company and potential risks we have identified.
Pros
Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 44.1%
Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 23.2 days to 14.7 days
Liquidity: Adequate
Cons
The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 7.48% over past five years.
Tax rate seems low
Company has a low return on equity of 12.5% over last 3 years.
Earnings include an other income of Rs.2,195 Cr.
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About Cesc Limited bond.
This comprehensive profile covers key factual information about Cesc Limited. CESC belongs to the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group, which is a vertically-integrated power utility engaged in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to the consumers in its licensed area, covering Kolkata and Howrah. As on June 30, 2023, the company has three thermal (coal-based) power stations with total generating capacity of 1,125 MW (operating capacity: 885 MW) serving 3.4 million consumers in its 567-sq km licensed area. The combined installed capacity (thermal) of the group is 2,143 MW, with power plants operating under the subsidiaries in Haldia, WB (600 MW) under HEL, Chandrapura, Maharashtra (600 MW) under DIL and 40 MW in Asansol, WB, under Crescent Power Ltd (CPL). The group also operates solar power plant of 15 MW in Tamil Nadu under CPL. EPS in Mar-2024 was 10.38. Current ratio in Mar-2024 was 0.06. Debt/Equity in Mar-2024 was 2.25. Debt/EBITDA in Mar-2024 was 6.02. Interest coverage ratio in Mar-2024 was 2.22. Operating Cashflow to total debt in Mar-2024 was 0.03. Total revenue for Mar-2025(E) was ₹18030.35. Net income for Mar-2025(E) stood at ₹1472.74. Total assets as of Mar-2024 were ₹37,168.00. Operating cash flow for Mar-2024 was ₹2,351.00. Peers and comparison entities consist of Cesc Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Adani Power Limited. As of Dec 2024, promoters hold N/A% while others hold N/A% of equity. Key strengths include: Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 44.1%; Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 23.2 days to 14.7 days; Liquidity: Adequate; . Key risks include: The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 7.48% over past five years.; Tax rate seems low; Company has a low return on equity of 12.5% over last 3 years.; Earnings include an other income of Rs.2,195 Cr.. Leadership team details include Arjun Kumar (Independent Director), Brajesh Singh (Managing Director), Debanjan Mandal (Independent Director), Jagdish Patra (Company Secretary & Compliance Officer), Kusum Dadoo (Independent Director), Pradip Kumar Kaitan (Non Executive Non Independent Director), Pratip Chaudhuri (Independent Director), Rajarshi Banerjee (Executive Director & CFO), Sanjiv Goenka (Chairman), Shashwat Goenka (Vice Chairman), Sunil Mitra (Independent Director), Vineet Sikka (Managing Director). This detailed corporate overview is structured to provide a thorough understanding of all available data points, enhance search visibility, and support investor analysis.