CESCNSE:CESC -0.81%84 EBITDA Margin % is 32.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 33.43. GuruFocus rates NSE:CESC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹179.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, CESC ranks better than 53.11% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. CESC's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹13,390 Mil. CESC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹40,960 Mil. Therefore, CESC's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.69%.
CESC (NSE:CESC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
CESC EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
CESC EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CESC's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NSE:CESC vs NEE, SO, DUK: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CESC's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CESC EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CESC's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CESC's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CESC (NSE:CESC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 32.69% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on CESC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.43. Over the past decade, CESC's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.10 to 38.03. According to the industry distribution chart, CESC ranks #234 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is CESC's EBITDA Margin % too high?
CESC's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.69% is near median its 10-year median of 33.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.10 to a high of 38.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. CESC's value of 32.69% is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CESC ranks #234 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CESC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CESC's EBITDA Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CESC ranks #234 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts CESC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. CESC's value of 32.69% is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CESC's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.10 to 38.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.43 vs. the industry median of 23.94, CESC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CESC's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.69% is 36.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on CESC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CESC's current EBITDA Margin % is 32.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CESC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CESC (NSE:CESC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹179.44, compared to a current price of ₹168.03 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 32.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.43 and 36.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. CESC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CESC (NSE:CESC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 32.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CESC (NSE:CESC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CESC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹168.03 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹179.44.
GuruFocus considers CESC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CESC:
EBITDA Margin %: 32.69% (near median its 10-year median of 33.43)
GF Value™: ₹179.44 vs. price of ₹168.03 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#234 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CESC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CESC Ltd is engaged in the generation and distribution of electricity, which is the only reportable business segment. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of electricity to consumer households and commercial establishments in the state of West Bengal in India.
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