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Mercury NZMGHTF +8.44%87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.90% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.20. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Mercury NZ ranks worse than 82.44% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Mercury NZ's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -18.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Mercury NZ was 25.60% per year. The lowest was -18.90% per year. And the median was 5.35% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Mercury NZ 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -18.90% mean?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -18.90% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Mercury NZ and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #291 out of 353 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Mercury NZ's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Mercury NZ's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #291 out of 353 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #291 out of 353 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Mercury NZ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.70, based on 353 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Mercury NZ and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury NZ's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.90%. 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?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -18.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.90%. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.90% 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 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20.
Key valuation signals for MGHTF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -18.90%
GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $4.37 (4% above fair value)
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 (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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