Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Short-Term Debt: A$93 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:MEZ Meridian Energy Ltd ASX:MEZ
69 GF Score
Price A$4.69
GF Value A$4.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meridian Energy Short-Term Debt?

Meridian Energy ASX:MEZ +2.40% 69 Short-Term Debt is A$93 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:MEZ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Meridian Energy's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$93 Mil.

Meridian Energy's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2024 (A$447 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$342 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (A$342 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$93 Mil).

Meridian Energy's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Jun. 2023 (A$196 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$216 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (A$216 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$342 Mil).

Meridian 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.

Meridian Energy Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Meridian Energy Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Meridian Energy Short-Term Debt Chart

Meridian Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Short-Term Debt
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Meridian Energy Semi-Annual Data
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of A$93 Mil mean?
Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) has a Short-Term Debt of A$93 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Meridian Energy's Short-Term Debt too high?
Meridian Energy's current Short-Term Debt is A$93 Mil. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Short-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Short-Term Debt of A$93 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. Meridian Energy's current Short-Term Debt is A$93 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.34, compared to a current price of A$4.69 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is A$93 Mil. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ), the current Short-Term Debt is A$93 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 Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.69 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.34. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MEZ:

  • Short-Term Debt: A$93 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$4.34 vs. price of A$4.69 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 98 Customhouse Quay, Level 2, Wellington, NZL, 6011
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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