Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.30 (As of Dec. 2025)


NZSE:CEN Contact Energy Ltd NZSE:CEN
75 GF Score
Price NZ$9.22
GF Value NZ$8.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Contact Energy LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Contact Energy NZSE:CEN +0.33% 75 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CEN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Contact Energy's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30.

Contact Energy's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Dec. 2024 (0.26) to Dec. 2025 (0.30). It may suggest that Contact Energy is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Contact Energy  (NZSE:CEN) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Contact Energy LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Contact Energy LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Contact Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.16 0.20 0.25 0.31

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
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.25 0.25 0.26 0.31 0.30
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Contact Energy LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Jun. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Jun. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Jun. 2025 )
=2093/6813
=0.31

Contact Energy's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=2913/9729
=0.30

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.30 mean?
Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors.
Is Contact Energy's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Contact Energy's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.30. Overall, Contact 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 Contact Energy's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.30 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.30. 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$8.53, compared to a current price of NZ$9.22 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.30. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.30 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 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.53. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:CEN:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.30
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.53 vs. price of NZ$9.22 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 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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