Contact EnergyASX:CEN +0.13%66 PEG Ratio is 2.44 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 15.43. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks worse than 63.31% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contact Energy's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CEN'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 15.43 Max: 45.52
Current: 2.69
During the past 13 years, Contact Energy's highest PEG Ratio was 45.52. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 15.43.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Contact Energy PEG Ratio Related Terms
Contact Energy PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's PEG Ratio 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, Contact Energy's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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.
Contact Energy PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a PEG Ratio of 2.44 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 15.43. Over the past decade, Contact Energy's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 45.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #88 out of 139 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Contact Energy's PEG Ratio too high?
Contact Energy's current PEG Ratio of 2.44 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 15.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 45.52. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PEG Ratio is 1.99. Contact Energy's value of 2.44 is 22.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #88 out of 139 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #88 out of 139 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Contact Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.99. Contact Energy's value of 2.44 is 22.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Contact Energy's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 45.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.43 vs. the industry median of 1.99, Contact Energy has consistently been above 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 PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.99, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current PEG Ratio of 2.44 is 22.6% above 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current PEG Ratio is 2.44, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 15.43. 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 (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.99, compared to a current price of A$7.56 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.44, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 15.43 and 22.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.99. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current PEG Ratio is 2.44 as of Jun. 29, 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$7.56 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.99.
GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:
PEG Ratio: 2.44 (84% below median its 10-year median of 15.43)
GF Value™: A$6.99 vs. price of A$7.56 (8.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#88 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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