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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Mercury NZ's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $241 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $257 Mil.
Mercury NZ's pretax margin was 26.73%.
During the past 13 years, Mercury NZ's highest Pretax Margin was 24.03%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 14.04%.
During the past 13 years, Mercury NZ's highest Pretax Margin was 24.03%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 14.04%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Mercury NZ Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $257 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $257 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors.
Is Mercury NZ's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Mercury NZ's current Pre-Tax Income is $257 Mil. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Pre-Tax Income compare to competitors?
Mercury NZ's Pre-Tax Income of $257 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. Mercury NZ's current Pre-Tax Income is $257 Mil. 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?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a current Pre-Tax Income of $257 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $257 Mil. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $257 Mil as of Jun. 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 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97.
Key valuation signals for MGHTF:
Pre-Tax Income: $257 Mil
GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $4.37 (10.1% above fair value)
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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