Mercury NZMGHTF +8.44%78 PEG Ratio is 38.10 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 682% above its 10-year median of 4.87. 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 140 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Mercury NZ ranks worse than 94.29% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Mercury NZ's PE Ratio without NRI is 118.11. Mercury NZ's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 3.10%. Therefore, Mercury NZ's PEG Ratio for today is 38.10.
* 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 Mercury NZ's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MGHTF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57 Med: 4.87 Max: 2248.41
Current: 35.79
During the past 13 years, Mercury NZ's highest PEG Ratio was 2248.41. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 4.87.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Mercury NZ (OTCPK:MGHTF) 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.
Mercury NZ PEG Ratio Related Terms
Mercury NZ PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ'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, Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a PEG Ratio of 38.10 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. This is 682% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Mercury NZ's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 2,248.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #132 out of 140 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Mercury NZ's PEG Ratio too high?
Mercury NZ's current PEG Ratio of 38.10 is 682% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 2,248.41. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PEG Ratio is 1.97. Mercury NZ's value of 38.10 is 1834% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #132 out of 140 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #132 out of 140 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Mercury NZ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.97. Mercury NZ's value of 38.10 is 1834% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercury NZ's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.57 to 2,248.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Mercury NZ 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 1.97, based on 140 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. Mercury NZ's current PEG Ratio of 38.10 is 1834% 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 Mercury NZ and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury NZ's current PEG Ratio is 38.10, which is 682% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. 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 PEG Ratio is 38.10, which is 682% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 1834% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.97. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current PEG Ratio is 38.10 as of Jun. 27, 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 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:
PEG Ratio: 38.10 (682% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $4.37 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1834% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#132 of 140)
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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