Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Construction In Progress: A$543 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
62 GF Score
Price A$7.61
GF Value A$6.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Contact Energy Construction In Progress?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN +3.26% 62 Construction In Progress is A$543 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Contact Energy's quarterly construction in progress declined from Jun. 2025 (A$321 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (A$0 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (A$543 Mil).

Contact Energy's annual construction in progress declined from Jun. 2024 (A$1,309 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$321 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (A$321 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (A$543 Mil).

Contact Energy Construction In Progress Historical Data

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Contact Energy Construction In Progress Chart

Contact Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Construction In Progress
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Contact Energy Semi-Annual Data
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Contact Energy Construction In Progress Calculation

It records the cost of construction work, which is not yet completed (typically, applied to capital budget items). A construction in progress item is not depreciated until the asset is placed in service. Normally, upon completion, a construction in progress item is reclassified, and the reclassified asset is capitalized and depreciated.

What does a Construction In Progress of A$543 Mil mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Construction In Progress of A$543 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Construction in Progress records the amount of construction work that is not complete. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors.
Is Contact Energy's Construction In Progress too high?
Contact Energy's current Construction In Progress is A$543 Mil. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Construction In Progress compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's Construction In Progress of A$543 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 Construction In Progress for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Construction In Progress depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Construction In Progress 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 Construction In Progress mean?
A high Construction In Progress can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Construction in Progress records the amount of construction work that is not complete. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current Construction In Progress is A$543 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.31, compared to a current price of A$7.61 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Construction In Progress is A$543 Mil. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Construction In Progress calculated?
Construction In Progress is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Construction In Progress is A$543 Mil as of Jun. 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.61 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.31. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Construction In Progress: A$543 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$6.31 vs. price of A$7.61 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Contact Energy Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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