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Contact EnergyFRA:BZB 83 EV-to-OCF is 14.52 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 15.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:BZB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks worse than 65.21% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Contact Energy's Enterprise Value is €5,744 Mil.
Contact Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €396 Mil. Therefore, Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BZB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.72 Med: 15.28 Max: 26.03
Current: 14.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Contact Energy was 26.03. The lowest was 8.72. And the median was 15.28.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €4.22.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Contact Energy EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Contact Energy EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Contact Energy's current Enterprise Value is €5,744 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contact Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €396 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-OCF of 14.52 as of Sep. 11, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 15.28. Over the past decade, Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.72 to 26.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #283 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF too high?
Contact Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 14.52 is near median its 10-year median of 15.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.72 to a high of 26.03. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.76. Contact Energy's value of 14.52 is 48.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #283 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #283 out of 434 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Contact Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.76. Contact Energy's value of 14.52 is 48.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Contact Energy's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.72 to 26.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.28 vs. the industry median of 9.76, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 9.76, based on 434 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 14.52 is 48.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current EV-to-OCF is 14.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.28. 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 €3.67, compared to a current price of €4.22 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.28 and 48.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 9.76. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (FRA:BZB), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.52 as of Sep. 11, 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 €4.22 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.67.
GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BZB:
EV-to-OCF: 14.52 (near median its 10-year median of 15.28)
GF Value™: €3.67 vs. price of €4.22 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#283 of 434)
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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