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Meridian EnergyMDDNF -2.73%79 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.03 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MDDNF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Meridian Energy ranks worse than 320512.5% on this metric.
Meridian Energy's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.05.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.03.
During the past 13 years, Meridian Energy's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 27.80% per year. The lowest was -28.10% per year. And the median was 1.80% per year.
Meridian Energy (OTCPK:MDDNF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Meridian Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Meridian Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
Meridian Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Meridian Energy's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
Meridian Energy PE Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Meridian Energy's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meridian Energy's PE Ratio falls into.
Meridian Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Meridian Energy's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.03
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.03 mean?
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Meridian Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Meridian Energy's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #999999 out of 312 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Meridian Energy in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.03. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.86, compared to a current price of $3.28 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.03. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.03 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 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.86.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MDDNF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.03
GF Value™: $3.86 vs. price of $3.28 (15% 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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