Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Institutional Ownership: 18.60% (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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ASX:MEZ Meridian Energy Ltd ASX:MEZ
68 GF Score
Price A$4.58
GF Value A$4.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meridian Energy Institutional Ownership?

Meridian Energy ASX:MEZ -0.65% 68 Institutional Ownership is 18.60% as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MEZ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Meridian Energy's institutional ownership is 18.60%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Meridian Energy's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Meridian Energy's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Meridian Energy Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Meridian Energy Institutional Ownership Chart

Meridian Energy Historical Data

The historical data trend for Meridian Energy can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 17.90 17.70 17.98 18.07 18.26 18.54 18.45 18.53 18.57 18.60
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Meridian Energy Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 18.60% mean?
Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) has a Institutional Ownership of 18.60% as of Jul. 15, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's Institutional Ownership too high?
Meridian Energy's current Institutional Ownership is 18.60%. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Institutional Ownership compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Institutional Ownership of 18.60% 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 Institutional Ownership for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Institutional Ownership is 18.60%. 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 (ASX:MEZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.33, compared to a current price of A$4.58 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 18.60%. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ), the current Institutional Ownership is 18.60% as of Jul. 15, 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 Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.58 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.33. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MEZ:

  • Institutional Ownership: 18.60%
  • GF Value™: A$4.33 vs. price of A$4.58 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meridian Energy Business Description

Address 98 Customhouse Quay, Level 2, Wellington, NZL, 6011
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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