MDDNF (Meridian Energy) Tax Rate %: 28.39% (As of Dec. 2025)


MDDNF Meridian Energy Ltd MDDNF
73 GF Score
Price $3.37
GF Value $3.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meridian Energy Tax Rate %?

Meridian Energy MDDNF 73 Tax Rate % is 28.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MDDNF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Meridian Energy's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $52 Mil. Meridian Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $183 Mil. Therefore, Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.39%.

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Meridian Energy Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Rate % Chart

Meridian Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Rate %
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Meridian 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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Meridian Energy Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-100.785/-373.567
=26.98 %

Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=52.083/183.449
=28.39 %

* 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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What does a Tax Rate % of 28.39% mean?
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a Tax Rate % of 28.39% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % too high?
Meridian Energy's current Tax Rate % is 28.39%. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Tax Rate % of 28.39% 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 Tax Rate % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Meridian Energy's current Tax Rate % is 28.39%. 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 (MDDNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.42, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 28.39%. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current Tax Rate % is 28.39% 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 (MDDNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.42. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MDDNF:

  • Tax Rate %: 28.39%
  • GF Value™: $3.42 vs. price of $3.37 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDNF 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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