CESC Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low at Rs 137: Key Reasons Behind the Fall

Published: 28 September 2026 at 9:52 AM IST

CESC Share Price fell to a fresh 52-week low in trade on 28 September 2026, with the stock ending at Rs 137.6, down 1.61% from the previous close of Rs 139.85. The day’s low matched the yearly low of Rs 137.45, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 18,538.1 crore. The move places CESC Share Price Today firmly in event-led focus for traders tracking CESC Stock News and CESC Share Price Live updates on Univest.

The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What it does show is a clean break to a fresh 52-week trough, with the stock opening at Rs 139.9, touching an intraday high of Rs 140 and then slipping to Rs 137.45 before closing slightly above that level. Turnover for the session was Rs 0.21 crore. For readers following CESC Share Price Today, the main question is not only where the stock closed, but how the latest move fits with valuation, earnings and sector benchmarking.

CESC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 137.6
Previous Close	Rs 139.85
Today's Move	Rs -2.25 (-1.61%)
Open	Rs 139.9
High	Rs 140
Low	Rs 137.45
Turnover	Rs 0.21 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 18,538.1 crore

CESC Ltd. (CESC) traded at Rs 137.6. versus the previous close of Rs 139.85, a fall of 1.61%. The stock opened at Rs 139.9, reached Rs 140, touched Rs 137.45.

CESC Share Price Today reflected a narrow but decisive intraday decline. The stock opened at Rs 139.9, briefly moved to Rs 140, and then eased to Rs 137.45, which was also the fresh 52-week low. It closed at Rs 137.6 against the previous close of Rs 139.85, a fall of Rs 2.25 or 1.61%.

The current price sits just Rs 0.15 above the day’s low and Rs 2.20 below the session high, which shows how close the closing print remained to the low point of the day. Turnover of Rs 0.21 crore provides the trade value for the session, while the market capitalisation of Rs 18,538.1 crore keeps CESC in the public market spotlight. In CESC Stock News and CESC Share Price News Today coverage, this is best read as a fresh one-year low event, not a broader verdict on the business. The next section looks at the company’s financial profile in a wider context.

CESC Ltd. (CESC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 18,538.1 crore
P/E Ratio	11.95x
P/B Ratio	1.43x
ROE	13.18%
ROCE	11.48%
EPS	Rs 11.7
Book Value Per Share	Rs 97.68
Dividend Yield	4.29%

CESC Ltd. (CESC) fundamental metrics show P/E 11.95x, P/B 1.43x, 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 18538.1 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 11.95x, P/B at 1.43x 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 4.29%, 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 27.37x, median ROE of 8.2%, median ROCE of 8.22%. 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	11.95x
Benchmark Median P/E	27.37x
Benchmark Average P/E	49.91x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.57x to 374.12x
Company P/B Ratio	1.43x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.17x
Company ROE	13.18%
Benchmark Median ROE	8.2%
Company ROCE	11.48%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.22%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 18,538.1 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 6,309.19 crore

CESC Ltd. (CESC) is classified under sector: Power and industry: Power Generation/Distribution.

CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 11.95x, which is below the benchmark median of 27.37x, a difference of -56.34%. 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 8.2%, a difference of +60.73%. CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a ROCE of 11.48%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.22%, a difference of +39.66%.

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	16,369.73	173.9	3.55	2.43	6.69
Juniper Green Energy Ltd.	JNPR	15,138.2	374.12	2.91	1.2	3.61
SJVN Ltd.	SJVN	24,262.56	37.96	1.67	4.52	5.59
Acme Solar Holdings Ltd.	ACMESOLAR	31,257.98	51.8	3.9	10.53	9.23
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.	JPPOWER	10,883.29	16.97	1.16	5.18	6.98

CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 11.95x compared with the displayed peer median of 51.8x. 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 18,538.1 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching CESC

• CESC Share Price touched Rs 137.45, marking a fresh 52-week low and one-year low in the session.
• The stock closed at Rs 137.6 after ending Rs 2.25 below the previous close of Rs 139.85.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 18,538.1 crore, giving CESC a sizeable listed presence in the Power sector.
• The P/E ratio of 11.95 and P/B ratio of 1.43 frame the current CESC Fundamental Analysis view.
• ROE of 13.18%, ROCE of 11.48%, EPS of Rs 11.7, book value of Rs 97.68 and dividend yield of 4.29% are all relevant to CESC Stock News readers.

About CESC

CESC Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company is tracked on NSE and BSE under the symbol CESC. Based on the supplied classification, it belongs to the same industry benchmark universe used in this CESC Stock Analysis and CESC Fundamental Analysis review. The available company data in this article focuses on market capitalisation, valuation, profitability and sector comparison rather than on broader operating details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did CESC Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low?

Ans. The data confirms that CESC Share Price touched Rs 137.45, a fresh 52-week low. It does not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the event should be read directly from the verified price action.

What was CESC Share Price Today?

Ans. CESC Share Price Today ended at Rs 137.6, down 1.61% from the previous close of Rs 139.85. The stock also moved between Rs 137.45 and Rs 140 during the session.

What is the 52-week low for CESC?

Ans. The fresh 52-week low for CESC is Rs 137.45. The closing price of Rs 137.6 remained very close to that level, keeping CESC Share Price in event-driven focus. The stock moved -1.61% during the session.

What is CESC’s market capitalisation?

Ans. CESC has a market capitalisation of Rs 18,538.1 crore. That places the company above the benchmark median market cap of Rs 6,309.19 crore within the same industry set. The company operates in the Power sector.

How is CESC valued on earnings and book value?

Ans. CESC trades at a P/E of 11.95 and a P/B of 1.43. Its EPS is Rs 11.7 and book value is Rs 97.68, which gives CESC Share Price a clear earnings and asset-value context.

What does CESC’s dividend yield show?

Ans. CESC’s dividend yield is 4.29%. This is a historical payout metric linked to the current share price, and it is useful when comparing CESC Share Price with other power-sector names.

How do CESC’s ROE and ROCE compare with the sector?

Ans. CESC reports ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48%. In the same industry benchmark, both are above the median values, which gives CESC Fundamental Analysis added context. ROE stands at 13.18%.

Which sector does CESC belong to?

Ans. CESC belongs to the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. That sector context is central to CESC Stock News and peer comparison discussions. The stock belongs to the Power sector.

How does CESC compare with listed peers?

Ans. CESC’s P/E of 11.95 is below several peer valuations, while its ROE and ROCE are stronger than a number of names in the supplied peer set. That makes peer comparison important in CESC Share Price analysis.

Where can I track CESC Share Price Live?

Ans. You can track CESC Share Price Live on Univest, where the stock page brings together price action, valuation, shareholding pattern and sector context. It is useful for readers following CESC Share Price Today and CESC Stock News.