MDDNF (Meridian Energy) Interest Expense: $-50 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


MDDNF Meridian Energy Ltd MDDNF
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What is Meridian Energy Interest Expense?

Meridian Energy MDDNF 70 Interest Expense is $-50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MDDNF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Meridian Energy's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -27 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-50 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Meridian Energy's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 242 Mil. Meridian Energy's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -27 Mil. Meridian Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Meridian Energy  (OTCPK:MDDNF) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Meridian Energy's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-27 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $242 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,018 Mil.

Meridian Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*241.898/-27.199
=8.89

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Meridian Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Meridian Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
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Meridian Energy Semi-Annual Data
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Meridian Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-50 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-50 Mil mean?
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a Interest Expense of $-50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's Interest Expense too high?
Meridian Energy's current Interest Expense is $-50 Mil. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Interest Expense of $-50 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Interest Expense is $-50 Mil. 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 $3.17, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-50 Mil. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current Interest Expense is $-50 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 Meridian Energy (MDDNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.17. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MDDNF:

  • Interest Expense: $-50 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.17 vs. price of $3.37 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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