Meridian EnergyMDDNF 72 OCF Yield % is 4.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.26. GuruFocus rates MDDNF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Meridian Energy ranks worse than 63.01% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Meridian Energy OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's OCF Yield % 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, Meridian Energy's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.
Meridian Energy OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Meridian Energy's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meridian Energy's OCF Yield % 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.
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a OCF Yield % of 4.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.26. Over the past decade, Meridian Energy's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #276 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Meridian Energy's OCF Yield % too high?
Meridian Energy's current OCF Yield % of 4.07 is near median its 10-year median of 4.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 7.18. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median OCF Yield % is 7.58. Meridian Energy's value of 4.07 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #276 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Meridian Energy ranks #276 out of 438 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Meridian Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.58. Meridian Energy's value of 4.07 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Meridian Energy's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 7.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 7.58, Meridian Energy 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 7.58, based on 438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meridian Energy's current OCF Yield % of 4.07 is 46.3% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian Energy's current OCF Yield % is 4.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy (MDDNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.49, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 46.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 7.58. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current OCF Yield % is 4.07 as of Jun. 25, 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 Meridian Energy (MDDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.49.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MDDNF:
OCF Yield %: 4.07 (near median its 10-year median of 4.26)
GF Value™: $3.49 vs. price of $3.37 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#276 of 438)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meridian Energy is one of New Zealand's leading utilities. It is the largest electricity producer in the nation, with a third of the market, and the fourth-largest energy retailer, with about 15% of the market by customer numbers. It generates 100% renewable electricity, mainly from large hydroelectric schemes in the South Island. It also owns a geographically diversified portfolio of wind farms.
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