MGHTF (Mercury NZ) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Above Median

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MGHTF Mercury NZ Ltd MGHTF
89 GF Score
Price $4.37
GF Value $4.25
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What is Mercury NZ Profitability Rank?

Mercury NZ MGHTF +8.44% 89 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.25. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Mercury NZ has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Mercury NZ's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.63%. As of today, Mercury NZ's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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Mercury NZ Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Mercury NZ Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Mercury NZ has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Mercury NZ's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=208.333 / 962.963
=21.63 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Mercury NZ has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Mercury NZ Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank too high?
Mercury NZ's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Mercury NZ's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, Mercury NZ's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. Mercury NZ's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.25, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.25.

Key valuation signals for MGHTF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.25 vs. price of $4.37 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 33 Broadway, The Mercury Building, Newmarket, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1023
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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