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Contact EnergyFRA:BZB -7.88%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 12.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:BZB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks better than 51.09% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Contact Energy's enterprise value is €6,130 Mil.
Contact Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €515 Mil. Therefore, Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BZB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.36 Med: 12.64 Max: 28.13
Current: 11.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Contact Energy was 28.13. The lowest was 9.36. And the median was 12.64.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Contact Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Contact Energy's share price for today is €4.44.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contact Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.206.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Contact Energy's current Enterprise Value is €6,130 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contact Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €515 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 (FRA:BZB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.89 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Contact Energy. This is near median its historical median of 12.64. Over the past decade, Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.36 to 28.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #179 out of 366 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Contact Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.89 is near median its 10-year median of 12.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 28.13. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.77. Contact Energy's value of 11.89 is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #179 out of 366 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #179 out of 366 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Contact Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.77. Contact Energy's value of 11.89 is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Contact Energy's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.36 to 28.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.64 vs. the industry median of 11.77, Contact Energy has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 11.77, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.89 is 1.1% above 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Contact Energy. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.64. 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 (FRA:BZB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.70, compared to a current price of €4.44 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.64 and 1.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 11.77. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (FRA:BZB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89 as of Aug. 14, 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 (FRA:BZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.44 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.70.
GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BZB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.89 (near median its 10-year median of 12.64)
GF Value™: €3.70 vs. price of €4.44 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#179 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BZB 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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