Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) GF Score: 66/100 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — Near Median


ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
66 GF Score
Price A$7.50
GF Value A$6.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Contact Energy GF Score?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN +3.45% 66 GF Score is 66 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 71.00. 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.

Contact Energy has the GF Score of 66, which implies that the company might have Poor future performance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 4/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 3/10
4. GF Value Rank : 5/10
5. Momentum Rank : 2/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Contact Energy might have Poor future performance potential.

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Contact Energy  (ASX:CEN) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Contact Energy GF Score Related Terms

Contact Energy GF Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Contact Energy's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 66 mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a GF Score of 66 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.00. Over the past decade, Contact Energy's GF Score has ranged from 40.00 to 87.00.
Is Contact Energy's GF Score too high?
Contact Energy's current GF Score of 66 is near median its 10-year median of 71.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.00 to a high of 87.00. 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 GF Score compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's GF Score of 66 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, Contact Energy's own GF Score has ranged from 40.00 to 87.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good GF Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current GF Score is 66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.00. 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 GF Score is 66, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current GF Score is 66 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:

  • GF Score: 66 (near median its 10-year median of 71.00)
  • GF Value™: A$6.73 vs. price of A$7.50 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
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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