Meridian EnergyMDDNF 72 FCF Margin % is 6.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 10.69. GuruFocus rates MDDNF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Meridian Energy ranks better than 58.61% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's FCF Margin % 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.
Meridian Energy FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Meridian Energy's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Meridian Energy FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Meridian Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meridian Energy's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a FCF Margin % of 6.73% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 10.69. Over the past decade, Meridian Energy's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 18.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #173 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Meridian Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Meridian Energy's current FCF Margin % of 6.73% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 18.02. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.71. Meridian Energy's value of 6.73% is 148.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #173 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #173 out of 418 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Meridian Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.71. Meridian Energy's value of 6.73% is 148.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Meridian Energy's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 18.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.69 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Meridian 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 FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.71, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meridian Energy's current FCF Margin % of 6.73% is 148.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian Energy's current FCF Margin % is 6.73%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 10.69. 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 (MDDNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.49, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.73%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.69 and 148.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.71. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current FCF Margin % is 6.73% as of Dec. 2025. 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 (MDDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.49.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MDDNF:
FCF Margin %: 6.73% (37% below median its 10-year median of 10.69)
GF Value™: $3.49 vs. price of $3.37 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#173 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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