Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 1.36% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


ASX:SPK Spark New Zealand Ltd ASX:SPK
67 GF Score
Price A$1.45
GF Value A$2.70
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Spark New Zealand Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Spark New Zealand ASX:SPK -2.03% 67 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 1.36% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SPK with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Spark New Zealand's Predictability Rank is 1.5-Stars. Spark New Zealand's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is A$1.47 and current share price is A$1.45. Consequently,

Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 1.36%.

ASX:SPK vs TMUS, VZ, T: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Spark New Zealand Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Spark New Zealand Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(1.47-1.45)/1.47
=1.36 %

* 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 intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 1.36% mean?
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 1.36% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Spark New Zealand.
Is Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Spark New Zealand's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 1.36%. Overall, Spark New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to TMUS and VZ?
Spark New Zealand's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 1.36% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Spark New Zealand. Spark New Zealand's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 1.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spark New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.70, compared to a current price of A$1.45 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 1.36%. Spark New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 1.36% as of Jun. 24, 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.45 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.70. GuruFocus considers Spark New Zealand to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SPK:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 1.36%
  • GF Value™: A$2.70 vs. price of A$1.45 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Spark New Zealand Business Description

Address 50 Albert Street, Spark City, Level 1, Private Bag 92028, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Spark is one of only three integrated telecommunications companies in New Zealand. It is the leading mobile network operator with low- to mid-40% subscriber and revenue share, and the dominant provider of fixed-line broadband services with a mid-30% subscriber share. It has a big position in the New Zealand corporate and wholesale telecommunications services provision space. Spark supplements its core telecommunications operations and related infrastructure with IT products and services across cloud, managed data and networks, procurement, data centers, and Internet of Things. Its operations are all based in New Zealand, except for its 41% interest in Southern Cross Submarine Cables, which has zero book value and to which Spark has no funding obligations.
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