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Contact EnergyASX:CEN +4.40%59 EV-to-EBIT is 16.67 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 21.86. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks worse than 50.15% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Contact Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10,474 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contact Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$599 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.
Contact Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Contact Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Contact Energy's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
Contact Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Contact Energy's current Enterprise Value is A$9,981 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contact Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$599 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.
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.67 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 21.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #171 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Contact Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Contact Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.67 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 21.86. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.87. Contact Energy's value of 16.67 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #171 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #171 out of 341 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Contact Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.87. Contact Energy's value of 16.67 is 6.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.86 vs. the industry median of 17.87, Contact Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.87, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.67 is 6.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.67, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 21.86. 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$6.73, compared to a current price of A$7.83 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.67, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 21.86 and 6.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 17.87. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.67 as of Jul. 23, 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$7.83 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.73.
GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.67 (24% below median its 10-year median of 21.86)
GF Value™: A$6.73 vs. price of A$7.83 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#171 of 341)
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 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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