Contact EnergyASX:CEN +3.45%66 EV-to-FCF is 49.69 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 19.87. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks worse than 79.66% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Contact Energy's Enterprise Value is A$9,855 Mil.
Contact Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$198 Mil. Therefore, Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is 49.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CEN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.27 Med: 19.87 Max: 136.61
Current: 54.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Contact Energy was 136.61. The lowest was -60.27. And the median was 19.87.
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 A$7.50.
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 Dec. 2025 was A$0.402.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Contact Energy EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Contact Energy EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Contact Energy's current Enterprise Value is A$9,855 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contact Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$198 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-FCF of 49.69 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 19.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #188 out of 236 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF too high?
Contact Energy's current EV-to-FCF of 49.69 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 19.87. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.36. Contact Energy's value of 49.69 is 223.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #188 out of 236 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #188 out of 236 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Contact Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.36. Contact Energy's value of 49.69 is 223.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.87 vs. the industry median of 15.36, 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-FCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 15.36, based on 236 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current EV-to-FCF of 49.69 is 223.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current EV-to-FCF is 49.69, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 19.87. 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$7.50 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 49.69, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 19.87 and 223.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 15.36. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current EV-to-FCF is 49.69 as of Jul. 12, 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$7.50 is trading 11.4% 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-FCF: 49.69 (150% above median its 10-year median of 19.87)
GF Value™: A$6.73 vs. price of A$7.50 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#188 of 236)
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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