ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Meridian Energy's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.90%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Meridian Energy's WACC % is 8.59%. Meridian Energy's ROC % is 4.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Meridian Energy earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Meridian Energy's WACC % is 8.59%. Meridian Energy's ROC % is 4.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Meridian Energy earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Meridian Energy ROC % Related Terms
Meridian Energy ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (ASX:MEZ) has a ROC % of 3.90% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's ROC % too high?
Meridian Energy's current ROC % is 3.90%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROC % is 2.27. Meridian Energy's value of 3.90% is 72.2% above this industry median. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's ROC % compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's ROC % of 3.90% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median ROC % is 2.27. Meridian Energy's value of 3.90% is 72.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROC % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.27, based on 430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meridian Energy's current ROC % of 3.90% is 72.2% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROC % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian Energy's current ROC % is 3.90%. 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 (ASX:MEZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.32, compared to a current price of A$4.79 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.90% and 72.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.27. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ), the current ROC % is 3.90% 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 Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.79 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.32.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MEZ:
ROC %: 3.90%
GF Value™: A$4.32 vs. price of A$4.79 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MEZ 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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