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Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Meridian Energy's cash receipts from operating activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,128 Mil.
2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.
Meridian Energy's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-886 Mil.
3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.
Meridian Energy's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.
4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.
Meridian Energy's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.
5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.
Meridian Energy's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-24 Mil.
6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.
Meridian Energy's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1 Mil.
7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.
Meridian Energy's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-25 Mil.
8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).
Meridian Energy's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.
Meridian Energy Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Meridian Energy Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's Cash Flow from Operations 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.
Meridian Energy Cash Flow from Operations Calculation
Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Meridian Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $356 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $356 Mil mean?
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $356 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Meridian Energy's current Cash Flow from Operations is $356 Mil. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Cash Flow from Operations compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Cash Flow from Operations of $356 Mil 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 Cash Flow from Operations for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Cash Flow from Operations is $356 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy (MDDNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.44, compared to a current price of $3.28 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $356 Mil. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $356 Mil 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 Meridian Energy (MDDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.28 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.44.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MDDNF:
Cash Flow from Operations: $356 Mil
GF Value™: $3.44 vs. price of $3.28 (4.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meridian Energy is one of New Zealand's leading utilities. It is the largest electricity producer in the nation, with a third of the market, and the fourth-largest energy retailer, with about 15% of the market by customer numbers. It generates 100% renewable electricity, mainly from large hydroelectric schemes in the South Island. It also owns a geographically diversified portfolio of wind farms.
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