Mercury NZMGHTF +8.44%78 OCF Margin % is 21.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 18.18. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Mercury NZ ranks worse than 55.5% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Mercury NZ's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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.
Mercury NZ OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a OCF Margin % of 21.09% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 18.18. Over the past decade, Mercury NZ's OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.81 to 23.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #232 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Mercury NZ's OCF Margin % too high?
Mercury NZ's current OCF Margin % of 21.09% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.81 to a high of 23.97. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median OCF Margin % is 21.76. Mercury NZ's value of 21.09% is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #232 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's OCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #232 out of 418 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Mercury NZ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 21.76. Mercury NZ's value of 21.09% is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercury NZ's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.81 to 23.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.18 vs. the industry median of 21.76, Mercury NZ has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 21.76, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercury NZ's current OCF Margin % of 21.09% is 3.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median OCF Margin % is 21.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury NZ's current OCF Margin % is 21.09%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 18.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury NZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ (MGHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 21.09%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.18 and 3.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 21.76. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current OCF Margin % is 21.09% 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.
GuruFocus considers Mercury NZ to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGHTF:
OCF Margin %: 21.09% (16% above median its 10-year median of 18.18)
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $4.37 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#232 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
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