CESC Ltd. (CESC) Share Price Falls to Fresh 52-Week Low of Rs 132.4
- October 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
CESC Share Price is in focus after CESC Ltd. (CESC) touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 132.4 and was trading at Rs 132.8 at 01 October 2026 at 9:22 AM IST. The stock was down 0.75% on the day, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 17,729.5 crore. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. That makes the move relevant for readers tracking CESC Share Price Today, CESC Stock News and the wider Power space. The latest Univest figures also show that the stock’s trading range so far is narrow, with the price moving between Rs 132.4 and Rs 133.85. For investors following CESC Share Price, the key question is not only the one-year low, but how the valuation and sector benchmark compare with the current market setup.
CESC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 132.8 |
| Previous Close | Rs 133.8 |
| Today's Move | Rs -1 (-0.75%) |
| Open | Rs 133.8 |
| High | Rs 133.85 |
| Low | Rs 132.4 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 17,729.5 crore |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) traded at Rs 132.8 versus the previous close of Rs 133.8, a fall of 0.75%. The stock opened at Rs 133.8, reached a high of Rs 133.85, touched a low of Rs 132.4.
CESC Share Price opened at Rs 133.8, matched the previous close at the same level, touched a high of Rs 133.85 and a low of Rs 132.4, and last traded at Rs 132.8. The day change of Rs -1.0 and the 0.75% move place CESC Share Price at a fresh 52-week low, which also matches the current low of the day. Market capitalisation is Rs 17,729.5 crore, and that keeps CESC Share Price in active view among Power stocks in the Indian stock market. According to latest Univest figures, the move is a fresh one-year low rather than an all-time low event. For CESC Share Price Today, the price action is defined by a direct test of the lower end of the day’s range. The next section on CESC Share Price turns to fundamentals, because valuation context matters when a stock sits at a yearly low.
CESC Ltd. (CESC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 17,729.5 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 11.44x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.37x |
| ROE | 13.18% |
| ROCE | 11.48% |
| EPS | Rs 11.7 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 97.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.48% |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) fundamental metrics show P/E 11.44x, P/B 1.37x, ROE 13.18%, ROCE 11.48%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
CESC Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 17,729.5 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 11.44x, P/B at 1.37x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 11.7, book value per share of Rs 97.68, dividend yield of 4.48%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 27.58x, median ROE of 9.66%, median ROCE of 8.5%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying 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 | 11.44x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 27.58x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 50.41x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.56x to 384.1x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.37x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.12x |
| Company ROE | 13.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.66% |
| Company ROCE | 11.48% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.5% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 17,729.5 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 7,869.53 crore |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) operates in the Power sector, within the Power Generation/Distribution industry.
CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 11.44x, which is below the benchmark median of 27.58x, a difference of -58.52%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
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 | 16,252.18 | 165.67 | 3.38 | 2.43 | 6.69 |
| Juniper Green Energy Ltd. | JNPR | 15,462.53 | 384.1 | 2.99 | 1.2 | 3.61 |
| SJVN Ltd. | SJVN | 23,563.05 | 36.48 | 1.61 | 4.52 | 5.59 |
| Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. | JPPOWER | 10,472.09 | 16.19 | 1.11 | 5.18 | 6.98 |
| Acme Solar Holdings Ltd. | ACMESOLAR | 30,946.96 | 51.52 | 3.88 | 10.53 | 9.23 |
CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 11.44x compared with the displayed peer median of 51.52x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 13.18% compares with a peer median of 4.52% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.48% versus the displayed peer median of 6.69%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 17,729.5 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching CESC
- CESC Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 132.4 and remains a key market update point.
- The P/E of 11.44 and P/B of 1.37 place CESC Share Price below the sector benchmark median on both measures.
- ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48% give CESC Fundamental Analysis a stronger return profile than the sector midpoint.
- Dividend yield of 4.48% and EPS of Rs 11.7 add context for CESC Share Price Today.
- Power sector comparison keeps CESC Share News relevant in Stocks in News and Market Movers screens.
About CESC
CESC Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. CESC Share Price reflects a company that is known for power-related operations and for serving a regulated utility-linked business environment. The latest Univest figures show Jun 2026 revenue of Rs 5,485 crore, which gives a current sense of scale for CESC Share Price analysis. The company’s reported earnings profile includes EPS of Rs 11.7, book value of Rs 97.68 and dividend yield of 4.48%, all of which are directly relevant to a stock like CESC. In CESC Company News and CESC Stock News coverage, the business is best viewed through its operating scale, valuation multiples and return ratios rather than through short-term price swings alone. For readers tracking CESC Share Price, the company sits within a sector where benchmark comparisons can change how a one-year low is interpreted.
Track CESC Share Price on Univest
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Readers can track CESC Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios, 52-week levels, company financials and sector context. Univest also brings together CESC Share Price Today, CESC Stock News and CESC Fundamental Analysis in one place. That helps users follow the same stock across price action, earnings context and peer comparison without losing sight of the latest market update.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did CESC Share Price touch a fresh 52-week low?
Ans. CESC Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 132.4 and traded at Rs 132.8 as of 01 October 2026 at 9:22 AM IST. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established.
What is CESC Share Price today?
Ans. CESC Share Price was trading at Rs 132.8, down 0.75% on the day, after opening at Rs 133.8. The price also touched Rs 132.4, which is the fresh 52-week low for CESC Share Price.
What is the market capitalisation of CESC?
Ans. CESC has a market capitalisation of Rs 17,729.5 crore. That places CESC Share Price above the sector median market capitalisation in the same industry benchmark, while still below the benchmark average.
How does CESC Share Price compare with the sector P/E?
Ans. CESC Share Price has a P/E ratio of 11.44, compared with the sector benchmark median of 27.58 and average of 50.41. That puts CESC below the benchmark midpoint on valuation.
How strong are CESC’s return ratios?
Ans. CESC reports ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48%. Both are above the sector benchmark medians of 9.66% for ROE and 8.5% for ROCE, which adds context to CESC Share Price.
What are CESC EPS and book value?
Ans. CESC reports EPS of Rs 11.7 and book value of Rs 97.68. These two figures are useful in CESC Fundamental Analysis because they show earnings per share and accounting value per share.
How does CESC compare with peers?
Ans. CESC Share Price at 11.44 times earnings is below peers such as SJVN, Acme Solar Holdings, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions and Juniper Green Energy on P/E. Its ROE is also stronger than several of those names.
What should investors monitor in CESC Share News?
Ans. Investors tracking CESC Share News can watch the fresh 52-week low, valuation ratios, return ratios and Jun 2026 revenue of Rs 5,485 crore. Those figures give the clearest factual context for CESC Share Price.
