CESC Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low at Rs 134: Key Reasons Behind the Fall

Published: 29 September 2026 at 9:23 AM IST

CESC Share Price fell to Rs 135 on 29 September 2026, down 0.88% from the previous close of Rs 136.2, as the stock printed a fresh 52-week low of Rs 134.4 and carried a market capitalisation of Rs 18,538.1 crore. The move places CESC Ltd. (CESC) firmly in the day’s stock news flow, with the latest CESC Share Price Today action reflecting a lower close than the opening level of Rs 136.2. The verified data confirms the one-year low event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers scanning CESC Stock News, the key question is how the day’s price action aligns with valuation, earnings quality, dividend yield and sector comparison. Univest examines those points below using only the supplied figures.

CESC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 135
Previous Close	Rs 136.2
Today's Move	Rs -1.2 (-0.88%)
Open	Rs 136.2
High	Rs 136.2
Low	Rs 134.4
Turnover	Rs 0.17 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 18,538.1 crore

CESC Ltd. (CESC) traded at Rs 135. versus the previous close of Rs 136.2, a fall of 0.88%. The stock opened at Rs 136.2, reached Rs 136.2, touched Rs 134.4.

CESC Share Price Today shows a move from a previous close of Rs 136.2 to Rs 135, a decline of Rs 1.2 or 0.88% on the session. The stock opened at Rs 136.2, touched an intraday high of Rs 136.2 and a low of Rs 134.4, which is also the fresh 52-week low for CESC Ltd. The turnover stood at Rs 0.17 crore, while market capitalisation remained Rs 18,538.1 crore. In simple terms, the day’s low matched the yearly low, so the price event is straightforward: the share ended below the prior close and printed a new one-year trough. This is the central data point behind today’s CESC Share Price Update and the most important takeaway from CESC News Today. The event is relevant because it shows where the market price has settled relative to the past year, which naturally leads into the fundamental context behind CESC Share News and CESC Stock Analysis.

CESC Ltd. (CESC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 18,538.1 crore
P/E Ratio	11.64x
P/B Ratio	1.39x
ROE	13.18%
ROCE	11.48%
EPS	Rs 11.7
Book Value Per Share	Rs 97.68
Dividend Yield	4.41%

CESC Ltd. (CESC) fundamental metrics show P/E 11.64x, P/B 1.39x, 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 11.64x, P/B at 1.39x 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 4.41%, 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 26.7x, 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	11.64x
Benchmark Median P/E	26.7x
Benchmark Average P/E	49.5x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.56x to 379.53x
Company P/B Ratio	1.39x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.18x
Company ROE	13.18%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.66%
Company ROCE	11.48%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.5%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 18,538.1 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 8,027.3 crore

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

CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 11.64x, which is below the benchmark median of 26.7x, a difference of -56.4%. 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	16,369.73	172.13	3.51	2.43	6.69
Juniper Green Energy Ltd.	JNPR	15,138.2	379.53	2.96	1.2	3.61
SJVN Ltd.	SJVN	24,262.56	37.59	1.66	4.52	5.59
Acme Solar Holdings Ltd.	ACMESOLAR	31,257.98	51.37	3.87	10.53	9.23
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.	JPPOWER	10,883.29	16.58	1.13	5.18	6.98

CESC Ltd. (CESC) has a P/E ratio of 11.64x compared with the displayed peer median of 51.37x. 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 closed at Rs 135 after a 0.88% decline from the previous close of Rs 136.2.
• The stock marked a fresh 52-week low of Rs 134.4 during the session.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 18,538.1 crore, which is above the sector median in the supplied benchmark.
• P/E of 11.64 and P/B of 1.39 sit below the sector median and sector average in the benchmark set.
• ROE of 13.18%, ROCE of 11.48% and dividend yield of 4.41% give CESC Share Price a clear fundamental profile.

About CESC

CESC Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The supplied data places the company within a same-industry benchmark of 39 companies, allowing CESC Share Price to be read alongside other listed power names. For readers tracking CESC Company News and CESC Stock News, the key identity markers remain the sector, the industry and the published financial ratios. Univest keeps the profile factual and tied to the verified market data used in this CESC Share Price article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CESC Share Price today?

Ans. CESC Share Price today is Rs 135, down 0.88% from the previous close of Rs 136.2. The session also printed a fresh 52-week low of Rs 134.4, with market capitalisation at Rs 18,538.1 crore.

Why did CESC hit a fresh 52-week low?

Ans. The data confirms that CESC touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 134.4, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The verified facts only show the price event, the day’s range and the close at Rs 135.

What does CESC Share Price tell investors today?

Ans. CESC Share Price at Rs 135 shows the stock trading close to its yearly low, while the company still carries a market capitalisation of Rs 18,538.1 crore and valuation ratios that sit below the sector benchmark median.

How is CESC valued compared with the sector?

Ans. CESC trades on a P/E of 11.64 and a P/B of 1.39, both below the sector median and average in the supplied benchmark. ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48% are above the benchmark median.

What is CESC’s dividend yield?

Ans. CESC’s dividend yield is 4.41%. For CESC Share Price, that is a useful fact because it adds income context alongside EPS of 11.7 and book value of Rs 97.68, both drawn from the supplied data.

How does CESC compare with peers on valuation?

Ans. CESC’s P/E of 11.64 is below the P/E levels of SJVN, Acme Solar, Clean Max and Juniper Green in the supplied peer list. Its P/B of 1.39 is also lower than most of those peer figures.

What is CESC’s market capitalisation?

Ans. CESC has a market capitalisation of Rs 18,538.1 crore. That is above the sector median of Rs 8,027.3 crore in the supplied benchmark and below the sector average of Rs 50,207.61 crore.

What are the key profitability metrics for CESC?

Ans. CESC reports ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48%. Those figures help frame CESC Share Price because they show the company’s return profile alongside EPS of 11.7 and book value of Rs 97.68.

What sector does CESC belong to?

Ans. CESC belongs to the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The supplied benchmark compares it with 39 companies from the same industry, which makes the CESC Share Price move easier to contextualise.

What should readers monitor next in CESC Share Price?

Ans. Readers can monitor the next CESC Share Price updates, the one-year low level of Rs 134.4, and any new disclosures affecting valuation or financial metrics. The current data confirms the price event without stating a catalyst.