Meridian Energy (FRA:15M1) Long-Term Debt: €869 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:15M1 Meridian Energy Ltd FRA:15M1
75 GF Score
Price €2.80
GF Value €2.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meridian Energy Long-Term Debt?

Meridian Energy FRA:15M1 -1.41% 75 Long-Term Debt is €869 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:15M1 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Meridian Energy's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €869 Mil.

Meridian Energy's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2024 (€655 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€628 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (€628 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€869 Mil).

Meridian Energy's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Jun. 2023 (€579 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (€635 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 (€635 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€628 Mil).

Meridian Energy  (FRA:15M1) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Meridian Energy Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Meridian Energy Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Meridian Energy Long-Term Debt Chart

Meridian Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 765.70 603.42 578.72 634.73 627.88

Meridian Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Long-Term Debt 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 591.74 634.73 655.33 627.88 869.32
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of €869 Mil mean?
Meridian Energy (FRA:15M1) has a Long-Term Debt of €869 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Meridian Energy's Long-Term Debt too high?
Meridian Energy's current Long-Term Debt is €869 Mil. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Long-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Long-Term Debt of €869 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 Long-Term Debt for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Meridian Energy's current Long-Term Debt is €869 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 (FRA:15M1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.68, compared to a current price of €2.80 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is €869 Mil. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (FRA:15M1), the current Long-Term Debt is €869 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 (FRA:15M1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.80 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.68. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:15M1:

  • Long-Term Debt: €869 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.68 vs. price of €2.80 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:15M1 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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