Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) YoY EPS Growth: -23.18% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
69 GF Score
Price A$7.09
GF Value A$6.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Contact Energy YoY EPS Growth?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN -0.70% 69 YoY EPS Growth is -23.18% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -23.18%.

Contact Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.17.

Contact Energy YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth 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.

Contact Energy YoY EPS Growth Chart

Contact Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
YoY EPS Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.79 -29.72 85.23 39.86 -11.66

Contact Energy Semi-Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -38.85 -10.50 129.17 12.35 -23.18
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Contact Energy YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jun. 2025 ) |
=(0.341-0.386)/ | 0.386 |
=-11.66 %

Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.169-0.22)/ | 0.22 |
=-23.18 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -23.18% mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a YoY EPS Growth of -23.18% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Contact Energy and its competitors.
Is Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Contact Energy's current YoY EPS Growth is -23.18%. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's YoY EPS Growth of -23.18% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current YoY EPS Growth is -23.18%. 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$6.40, compared to a current price of A$7.09 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -23.18%. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current YoY EPS Growth is -23.18% as of Jun. 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$7.09 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.40. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -23.18%
  • GF Value™: A$6.40 vs. price of A$7.09 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 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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