MGHTF (Mercury NZ) Beta: 0.0119 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MGHTF Mercury NZ Ltd MGHTF
78 GF Score
Price $4.37
GF Value $4.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mercury NZ Beta?

Mercury NZ MGHTF +8.44% 78 Beta is 0.0119 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Mercury NZ's Beta is 0.0119.


Mercury NZ  (OTCPK:MGHTF) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Mercury NZ Beta Related Terms


Mercury NZ Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ's Beta 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.

Mercury NZ Beta Chart

Mercury NZ Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.26 -0.35 -0.33 0.03

Mercury NZ Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.34 -0.33 -0.37 0.03 -0.01

Mercury NZ Beta Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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.


Mercury NZ Beta vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ's Beta falls into.


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Mercury NZ Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.0119 mean?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a Beta of 0.0119 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Mercury NZ and its competitors.
Is Mercury NZ's Beta too high?
Mercury NZ's current Beta is 0.0119. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Beta compare to competitors?
Mercury NZ's Beta of 0.0119 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Mercury NZ and its competitors. Mercury NZ's current Beta is 0.0119. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury NZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ (MGHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0119. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Beta is 0.0119 as of Jun. 25, 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06. GuruFocus considers Mercury NZ to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MGHTF:

  • Beta: 0.0119
  • GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $4.37 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MGHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mercury NZ Business Description

Address 33 Broadway, The Mercury Building, Newmarket, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1023
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
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