Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) Long-Term Debt: NZ$2,913 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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NZSE:CEN Contact Energy Ltd NZSE:CEN
76 GF Score
Price NZ$9.22
GF Value NZ$8.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Contact Energy Long-Term Debt?

Contact Energy NZSE:CEN 76 Long-Term Debt is NZ$2,913 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CEN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$2,913 Mil.

Contact Energy's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2024 (NZ$1,667 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (NZ$2,093 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (NZ$2,093 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NZ$2,913 Mil).

Contact Energy's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Jun. 2023 (NZ$1,172 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (NZ$1,554 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (NZ$1,554 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (NZ$2,093 Mil).

Contact Energy  (NZSE:CEN) 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.

Contact Energy Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Contact Energy Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Contact Energy Long-Term Debt Chart

Contact 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 693.00 812.00 1,172.00 1,554.00 2,093.00

Contact 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 1,539.00 1,554.00 1,667.00 2,093.00 2,913.00
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of NZ$2,913 Mil mean?
Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) has a Long-Term Debt of NZ$2,913 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt too high?
Contact Energy's current Long-Term Debt is NZ$2,913 Mil. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt of NZ$2,913 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. Contact Energy's current Long-Term Debt is NZ$2,913 Mil. 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 (NZSE:CEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.56, compared to a current price of NZ$9.22 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is NZ$2,913 Mil. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN), the current Long-Term Debt is NZ$2,913 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 Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$9.22 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:CEN:

  • Long-Term Debt: NZ$2,913 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$9.22 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE: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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