Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Short-Term Debt: A$219 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
61 GF Score
Price A$7.58
GF Value A$6.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Contact Energy Short-Term Debt?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN +1.07% 61 Short-Term Debt is A$219 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Contact Energy's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$219 Mil.

Contact Energy's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2024 (A$437 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$330 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (A$330 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$219 Mil).

Contact Energy's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Jun. 2023 (A$351 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$332 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 (A$332 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$330 Mil).

Contact Energy Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Contact Energy Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Contact Energy Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Contact Energy Short-Term Debt Chart

Contact Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Short-Term Debt
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Contact Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of A$219 Mil mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Short-Term Debt of A$219 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Contact Energy's Short-Term Debt too high?
Contact Energy's current Short-Term Debt is A$219 Mil. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Short-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's Short-Term Debt of A$219 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 Short-Term Debt for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Contact Energy's current Short-Term Debt is A$219 Mil. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.74, compared to a current price of A$7.58 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is A$219 Mil. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Short-Term Debt is A$219 Mil 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.58 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.74. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Short-Term Debt: A$219 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$6.74 vs. price of A$7.58 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
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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