Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): 8.69% (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


NZSE:MFT Mainfreight Ltd NZSE:MFT
94 GF Score
Price NZ$64.00
GF Value NZ$70.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Mainfreight Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Mainfreight NZSE:MFT -0.45% 94 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 8.69% as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:MFT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$70.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-07), Mainfreight's Predictability Rank is 3-Stars. Mainfreight's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is NZ$51.05 and current share price is NZ$64.00. Consequently,

Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is 8.69%.

NZSE:MFT vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends 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.

Mainfreight Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Mainfreight Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(70.09-64.00)/70.09
=8.69 %

* 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 Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 8.69% mean?
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 8.69% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Mainfreight.
Is Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Mainfreight's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 8.69%. Overall, Mainfreight has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to UPS and FDX?
Mainfreight's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 8.69% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Dividends Based) for a Transportation company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends 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 Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Mainfreight. Mainfreight's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 8.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainfreight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$70.97, compared to a current price of NZ$64.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 8.69%. Mainfreight's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 8.69% as of Jul. 07, 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 Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainfreight stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$64.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$70.97. GuruFocus considers Mainfreight to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:MFT:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): 8.69%
  • GF Value™: NZ$70.97 vs. price of NZ$64.00 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Mainfreight Business Description

Other Exchanges MFGHF:USA
Address 2 Railway Lane, Otahuhu, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1062
Mainfreight Ltd is in the supply chain logistics business. It provides the full spectrum of warehousing, Transport, and international air and ocean freight services. Geographically, it operates businesses in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, The Americas, Asia, and others.
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