CESC Share Price Today: CESC Ltd. (CESC) Trades Near 52-Week Low as Power Stock Slips 1.58%
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
CESC Share Price is Rs 140.35 after falling 1.58% today, leaving CESC Ltd. close to its 52-week low of Rs 140.3 and giving the company a market capitalisation of Rs 18,902.63 crore. The move keeps CESC Share Price Today in focus for traders watching price action in the Power sector. The latest CESC Stock News confirms the price event, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What it does show is a stock that opened at Rs 142.6, stayed between Rs 140.3 and Rs 142.6, and ended weaker than the previous close. For Univest readers tracking CESC Share Price, the immediate question is whether the current setup reflects only near-term selling pressure or a broader shift in stock analysis, technical analysis and fundamental analysis.
Today’s CESC Share Price movement matters because it places the stock inside the 52-week low zone while the broader valuation remains measurable against sector peers. The near-yearly low positioning is relevant for investors searching CESC Share Price Today, CESC Share Price Update and CESC Stock News, especially as the power utility trades below key moving averages and with RSI in weak territory.
CESC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 140.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 142.6 |
| Today's Move | Rs -2.25 (-1.58%) |
| Open | Rs 142.6 |
| High | Rs 142.6 |
| Low | Rs 140.3 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.17 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 18,902.63 crore |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) traded at Rs 140.35 versus the previous close of Rs 142.6, a fall of 1.58%. The stock opened at Rs 142.6, reached a high of Rs 142.6, touched a low of Rs 140.3.
CESC Share Price Today shows a clear intraday drift lower rather than a sharp gap move. The stock opened at Rs 142.6, matched the previous close, and also registered the day’s high at Rs 142.6. From there, the price eased to Rs 140.3 at the low and finished at Rs 140.35, down Rs 2.25 from the previous close of Rs 142.6. The day’s turnover stood at Rs 1.17 crore, while the company’s market capitalisation remained Rs 18,902.63 crore.
That leaves CESC Share Price just above its 52-week low of Rs 140.3 and only marginally away from a one-year low level. For investors scanning CESC Share Price Live or CESC News Today, the key takeaway is that today’s decline was orderly but persistent, with the stock unable to move back above the open. The current price also sits below the day’s opening range and suggests selling pressure near a known support level. This is why the CESC Share Price today is attracting attention in Stocks in News and Top Losers Today screens, even without any verified company-specific trigger.
CESC Ltd. (CESC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 18,902.63 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 12.19x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.46x |
| ROE | 13.18% |
| ROCE | 11.48% |
| EPS | Rs 11.7 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 97.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) fundamental metrics show P/E 12.19x, P/B 1.46x, ROE 13.18%, ROCE 11.48%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
CESC Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 18902.63 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 12.19x, P/B at 1.46x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 11.7, book value per share of Rs 97.68, dividend yield of 4.21%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 19.92x, median ROE of 9.66%, median ROCE of 8.5%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Power |
| Industry | Power Generation/Distribution |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 12.19x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 19.92x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 41.63x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 375.8x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.46x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.21x |
| Company ROE | 13.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.66% |
| Company ROCE | 11.48% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.5% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 18,902.63 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 7,437.63 crore |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) is classified under sector: Power and industry: Power Generation/Distribution.
CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 12.19x, which is below the benchmark median of 19.92x, a difference of -38.81%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a ROE of 13.18%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.66%, a difference of +36.44%. CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a ROCE of 11.48%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.5%, a difference of +35.06%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd. | CLEANMAX | 16,142.47 | 181.78 | 3.71 | 2.43 | 6.69 |
| Juniper Green Energy Ltd. | JNPR | 15,308.9 | 375.8 | 2.93 | 1.2 | 3.61 |
| SJVN Ltd. | SJVN | 24,781.29 | 38.87 | 1.71 | 4.52 | 5.59 |
| Vedanta Power Ltd. | VEDPOWER | 12,880.82 | 0 | 5.88 | -61.28 | -18.34 |
| Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. | JPPOWER | 11,088.9 | 17.15 | 1.17 | 5.18 | 6.98 |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 12.19x compared with the displayed peer median of 38.87x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 13.18% compares with a peer median of 2.43% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.48% versus the displayed peer median of 5.59%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 18,902.63 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching CESC
- CESC Share Price is trading near its 52-week low, keeping support levels in focus.
- The stock is below both the 50 DMA and 200 DMA, which keeps momentum weak.
- P/E and P/B are below the sector median, which supports the valuation case in CESC Stock News.
- ROE and ROCE are above the benchmark medians, adding context to the CESC Fundamental Analysis.
- The company remains a meaningful market-cap name in the Power sector, so CESC Share Price Today stays on screens.
About CESC
CESC Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company is part of a 39-company same-industry benchmark in the supplied dataset. Its business profile is tied to the electricity value chain, and the financial data supplied here shows substantial scale through revenue and profit generation. In Jun 26, revenue stood at Rs 54,850 crore and net profit at Rs 4,020 crore, giving context to the current CESC Share Price discussion.
The company’s reported EPS of Rs 11.7, book value of Rs 97.68 and dividend yield of 4.21% add further depth to the CESC Share Price narrative. For investors following CESC Company News, the main point is that the business remains large enough to matter in the sector while still trading on a valuation that is below industry central tendencies. That makes CESC Share Price a stock-market story about price action, profitability and sector positioning rather than a simple one-day move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is CESC Share Price falling today?
Ans. CESC Share Price is lower by 1.58% today and remains near its 52-week low. The supplied data confirms the price move, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the decline.
What is the current CESC Share Price?
Ans. The current CESC Share Price is Rs 140.35. It is close to the 52-week low of Rs 140.3 and below both the 50 DMA and 200 DMA supplied in the data.
How much did CESC Share Price change today?
Ans. CESC Share Price fell Rs 2.25, or 1.58%, from the previous close of Rs 142.6. The stock opened at Rs 142.6 and ended at Rs 140.35. The stock moved -1.58% during the session.
Is CESC Share Price near a 52-week low?
Ans. Yes. CESC Share Price is trading very close to its 52-week low of Rs 140.3. That keeps the stock in focus for investors scanning Stocks at 52 Week Low. The stock moved -1.58% during the session.
What is CESC's valuation based on the supplied data?
Ans. CESC trades at a P/E of 12.19 and a P/B of 1.46. Both are below the sector medians of 19.92 and 2.21, which places the stock at a discount to its industry benchmark.
How does CESC compare with peers?
Ans. Compared with supplied peers, CESC has a lower P/E than Clean Max, Juniper Green Energy and Acme Solar, while its ROE and ROCE are stronger than several names in the list.
Should investors track CESC Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. Univest tracks CESC Share Price with live price, technical indicators, valuation ratios, shareholding pattern views and 52-week levels, making it useful for regular stock monitoring. The stock moved -1.58% during the session.
