Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Ending Cash Position: NZ$512 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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NZSE:MEL Meridian Energy Ltd NZSE:MEL
82 GF Score
Price NZ$5.35
GF Value NZ$4.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Meridian Energy Ending Cash Position?

Meridian Energy NZSE:MEL +0.38% 82 Ending Cash Position is NZ$512 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:MEL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Meridian Energy's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NZ$512 Mil.

Meridian Energy's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Jun. 2025 (NZ$123 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NZ$183 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (NZ$183 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (NZ$512 Mil).

Meridian Energy's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Jun. 2024 (NZ$221 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (NZ$123 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (NZ$123 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (NZ$512 Mil).

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Meridian Energy Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Meridian Energy Ending Cash Position Chart

Meridian Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Ending Cash Position
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Meridian Energy Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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Meridian Energy Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Meridian Energy's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=123+389
=512

Meridian Energy's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=183+329
=512

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What does a Ending Cash Position of NZ$512 Mil mean?
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) has a Ending Cash Position of NZ$512 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's Ending Cash Position too high?
Meridian Energy's current Ending Cash Position is NZ$512 Mil. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Ending Cash Position compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Ending Cash Position of NZ$512 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 Ending Cash Position for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Ending Cash Position is NZ$512 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 (NZSE:MEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.75, compared to a current price of NZ$5.35 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is NZ$512 Mil. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL), the current Ending Cash Position is NZ$512 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 Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$5.35 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.75. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:MEL:

  • Ending Cash Position: NZ$512 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$4.75 vs. price of NZ$5.35 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Meridian Energy Business Description

Address 98 Customhouse Quay, Level 2, Wellington, NZL, 6011
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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