MGHTF (Mercury NZ) Book Value per Share: $1.96 (As of Dec. 2025)


MGHTF Mercury NZ Ltd MGHTF
72 GF Score
Price $4.37
GF Value $3.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mercury NZ Book Value per Share?

Mercury NZ MGHTF +8.44% 72 Book Value per Share is $1.96 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Mercury NZ's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.96.

During the past 12 months, Mercury NZ's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Mercury NZ was 9.30% per year. The lowest was -0.50% per year. And the median was 3.75% per year.

Mercury NZ's current price is $4.37. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.96. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Mercury NZ is 2.08.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Mercury NZ was 2.76. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 1.81.


Mercury NZ  (OTCPK:MGHTF) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Mercury NZ Book Value per Share Related Terms


Mercury NZ Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ's Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share Chart

Mercury NZ Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.13 2.16 2.13 2.13 2.10

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
Book Value per Share 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 2.13 2.13 1.93 2.10 1.96

Mercury NZ Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Mercury NZ Book Value per Share Calculation

Mercury NZ's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,959-0)/1,407
=2.10

Mercury NZ's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,781-0)/1,417
=1.96

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $1.96 mean?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a Book Value per Share of $1.96 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors.
Is Mercury NZ's Book Value per Share too high?
Mercury NZ's current Book Value per Share is $1.96. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
Mercury NZ's Book Value per Share of $1.96 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 Book Value per Share for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. Mercury NZ's current Book Value per Share is $1.96. 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 $3.98, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $1.96. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Book Value per Share is $1.96 as of Dec. 2025. 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 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.98. GuruFocus considers Mercury NZ to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MGHTF:

  • Book Value per Share: $1.96
  • GF Value™: $3.98 vs. price of $4.37 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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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