CESC (CESC) Share Price Falls 2.1% Today to Rs 149

Published:   28 August 2026 at 2:49:29 PM IST

CESC Share Price moved lower today, with CESC closing at Rs 149.00 after a 2.1% decline. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 20,334.25 Cr, placing it in the Large Cap category. The same-day move is relevant because the stock opened at Rs 152.60, traded between Rs 152.60 and Rs 148.70, and finished below the previous close of Rs 152.20. On Univest, this makes CESC Share Price Today a clear event-led update for readers tracking CESC Stock News and CESC Share Price News. The data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What can be read directly from the session is the gap between the day’s opening level, the intraday range, and the final close.

CESC (CESC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 149
Previous Close	Rs 152.2
Today's Move	-Rs 3.20 (-2.1%)
Open	Rs 152.6
High	Rs 152.6
Low	Rs 148.7
Turnover	Rs 1.82 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 20,334.25 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

CESC Share Price Today shows a modest but clear decline in a single session. The stock opened at Rs 152.60, matched the day’s high at Rs 152.60, and then moved to a low of Rs 148.70 before closing at Rs 149.00. That leaves the stock Rs 3.20 below the previous close of Rs 152.20, which is a 2.1% fall for the day. In absolute terms, the change is not large, but it is enough to make CESC Stock Falling Today a relevant stock-market update for users following price action in the Power space. Turnover was Rs 1.82 Cr, which is the exact traded-value figure supplied for the session. CESC’s Large Cap status is also important context because the move happened in a company with a market capitalisation of Rs 20,334.25 Cr. For readers tracking CESC Share Price Live on Univest, today’s range suggests an active session around Rs 149.00 rather than a flat close. The next layer of analysis is how the current price sits against long-term valuation and sector benchmarks.

CESC (CESC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 20,334.25 crore
P/E Ratio	13.01x
P/B Ratio	1.56x
ROE	13.18%
ROCE	11.48%
EPS	Rs 11.7
Book Value Per Share	Rs 97.68
Dividend Yield	3.94%

CESC’s supplied fundamentals give useful context to the price fall. At Rs 149.00, the stock is trading on a P/E ratio of 13.01 and a P/B ratio of 1.56. Its ROE is 13.18% and ROCE is 11.48%, while EPS stands at Rs 11.70 and book value at Rs 97.68 per share. Dividend yield is 3.94%, which is a factual payout metric based on the current share price. The market capitalisation of Rs 20,334.25 Cr and enterprise-value-style context are best read alongside the Power sector comparison rather than in isolation. On these supplied numbers, CESC Share Price appears to be supported by moderate profitability ratios rather than extreme valuation multiples. That does not mean the stock must move in one direction; it simply means the numbers provide a balanced fundamental backdrop. For Univest readers searching CESC Fundamental Analysis, the key point is that the day’s decline sits alongside a profile that includes earnings, book value and a dividend yield, not just a one-day move. The next question is how this stands relative to the Power sector benchmark and listed peers.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Power
Industry	Power Generation/Distribution
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	13.01x
Benchmark Median P/E	29.09x
Benchmark Average P/E	51.51x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.78x to 356.47x
Company P/B Ratio	1.56x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.11x
Benchmark Average P/B	3.24x
Company ROE	13.18%
Benchmark Median ROE	7.8%
Benchmark Average ROE	10.67%
Company ROCE	11.48%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.52%
Benchmark Average ROCE	12.23%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 20,334.25 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 9,249.56 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 49,785.93 crore

CESC operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry, where the benchmark scope is the same industry and the comparison set contains 41 companies. Against that group, CESC’s P/E of 13.01 is below the benchmark median of 29.09 and also below the benchmark average of 51.51. Its P/B of 1.56 is below the benchmark median of 2.11 and below the benchmark average of 3.24. CESC’s ROE of 13.18% is above the benchmark median of 7.8% and above the benchmark average of 10.67%, while ROCE of 11.48% is above the benchmark median of 8.52% but slightly below the benchmark average of 12.23%. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 20,334.25 Cr is above the benchmark median market cap of Rs 9,249.56 Cr, though below the benchmark average of Rs 49,785.93 Cr. On this data, CESC Share Price sits in a sector context where valuation is below the benchmark median, while profitability ratios are better than the benchmark central tendency. That combination is useful for anyone scanning CESC Stock News and CESC Share Price Update in the Power segment on Univest.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Adani Power	ADANIPOWER	3,99,868.14	29.07	5.95	21.94	17.79
NTPC	NTPC	3,25,323.15	11.48	1.53	14.23	8.52
Power Grid Corporation Of India	POWERGRID	2,47,396.06	15.5	2.36	16.49	9.74
Adani Green Energy	ADANIGREEN	2,14,956.49	121.88	10.76	14.36	9.9
Adani Energy Solutions	ADANIENSOL	1,93,715.99	67.66	6.54	10.08	9.71

The peer set gives a sharper view of CESC Share Price relative to similar listed companies. Among the supplied peers, NTPC has a lower P/E of 11.48 and a similar P/B of 1.53, while Power Grid Corporation Of India trades at 15.5 times earnings with a P/B of 2.36. Tata Power Company is priced at 29.11 times earnings, and Adani Power stands at 29.07 times earnings with a much higher P/B of 5.95. CESC’s P/E of 13.01 is below these latter peers and closer to NTPC. Its ROE of 13.18% is below Power Grid’s 16.49% and Adani Power’s 21.94%, but above NTPC’s 14.23%? No—NTPC is at 14.23%, so CESC is slightly lower on ROE. On ROCE, CESC’s 11.48% sits above NTPC’s 8.52% and Power Grid’s 9.74%, and below Tata Power’s 11.63% and Adani Power’s 17.79%. That mix helps readers place CESC Stock Analysis in a peer framework without turning today’s decline into a forecast.

Why Investors Are Watching CESC

• CESC Share Price fell 2.1% today, from a previous close of Rs 152.20 to Rs 149.00.
• The stock opened at Rs 152.60 and moved within a day range of Rs 152.60 to Rs 148.70.
• Market capitalisation is Rs 20,334.25 Cr, and the company is in the Large Cap category.
• Valuation stands at 13.01 times earnings and 1.56 times book value, with ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48%.
• Within the Power sector benchmark, CESC’s P/E and P/B are below the median, while ROE and ROCE are above the median.

About CESC

CESC operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The supplied business classification places the company within an established utility-related segment tracked by Univest’s market coverage. For readers following CESC Latest News, the important context is the sector and industry label rather than any unverified operating detail. CESC Share Price Today is therefore best interpreted through its listed market data, profitability metrics and sector benchmark rather than through speculation about unlisted business attributes. The company’s position in a Large Cap category and its presence in the same industry benchmark make it a regular name in Power-sector stock tracking on Univest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current CESC Share Price today?

Ans.  The current CESC Share Price is Rs 149.00. It closed below the previous close of Rs 152.20 after trading between Rs 152.60 and Rs 148.70 during the session. The previous close was Rs 152.2.

What is CESC's market capitalisation?

Ans.  CESC’s market capitalisation is Rs 20,334.25 Cr. That places it in the Large Cap category and above the Power industry benchmark median market cap of Rs 9,249.56 Cr. The company operates in the Power sector.

How does CESC compare on valuation with the Power sector?

Ans.  CESC trades at 13.01 times earnings and 1.56 times book value. Both are below the Power industry benchmark median, which is 29.09 for P/E and 2.11 for P/B. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 13.01x.

What do CESC's profitability ratios show?

Ans.  CESC reports ROE of 13.18% and ROCE of 11.48%. Both are above the benchmark medians for the same industry, which are 7.8% and 8.52% respectively. ROE stands at 13.18%. ROCE stands at 11.48%.

How does CESC compare with listed peers?

Ans.  CESC’s P/E of 13.01 is below Tata Power and Adani Power, while its ROCE of 11.48% is above NTPC and Power Grid. That places it in a middle-to-strong fundamental position among peers.

Does CESC pay a dividend?

Ans.  The supplied dividend yield is 3.94%. That is a factual yield measure at the current share price, and it gives additional context for readers tracking CESC Share Price on Univest.