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Mercury NZ's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $963 Mil. Mercury NZ's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $496 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mercury NZ's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $963 Mil. Mercury NZ's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $963 Mil. Therefore, Mercury NZ's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was N/A%.
Mercury NZ had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mercury NZ was 46.13%. The lowest was 26.12%. And the median was 38.76%.
Warning Sign:
Mercury NZ Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.7%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Mercury NZ had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Mercury NZ Gross Profit Related Terms
Mercury NZ Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ's Gross Profit 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, Mercury NZ's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Mercury NZ Gross Profit vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $496 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
(Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a Gross Profit of $496 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors.
Is Mercury NZ's Gross Profit too high?
Mercury NZ's current Gross Profit is $496 Mil. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Mercury NZ's Gross Profit of $496 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. Mercury NZ's current Gross Profit is $496 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury NZ stock overvalued right now?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a current Gross Profit of $496 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $496 Mil. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Gross Profit is $496 Mil 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20.
Key valuation signals for MGHTF:
Gross Profit: $496 Mil
GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $4.37 (4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
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