Contact Energy Ltd
ASX:CEN

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ASX:CEN
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Price: 7.83 AUD 0.77% Market Closed
Market Cap: AU$6.2B

EV/EBIT

16.2
Current
11%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 18.1

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
16.2
=
Enterprise Value
AU$12B
/
EBIT
NZ$769m

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
16.2
=
Enterprise Value
AU$12B
/
EBIT
NZ$769m

Valuation Scenarios

Contact Energy Ltd is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (18.1), the stock would be worth AU$8.77 (12% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
4/4
Maximum Downside
No Downside Scenarios
Maximum Upside
+52%
Average Upside
26%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 16.2 AU$7.83
0%
3-Year Average 18.1 AU$8.77
+12%
5-Year Average 20.8 AU$10.05
+28%
Industry Average 24.6 AU$11.87
+52%
Country Average 18.4 AU$8.88
+13%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
AU$12B
/
Jan 2026
NZ$769m
=
16.2
Current
AU$12B
/
Jun 2026
NZ$691.3m
=
17.3
Forward
AU$12B
/
Jun 2027
NZ$692.9m
=
17.3
Forward
AU$12B
/
Jun 2028
NZ$746.1m
=
16
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
NZ
Contact Energy Ltd
ASX:CEN
9.3B AUD 16.2 23.8
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
187.4B USD 34.5 27.4
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
128.2B EUR 16.3 20.6
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
97.3B EUR 13.9 23.3
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
101B USD 23 23.2
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
104B USD 35.4 38.7
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
97.4B USD 21 19.9
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
71.2B USD 21.7 19.9
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
46.6B EUR -3.2 -2.5
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
50B USD 24.2 28.4
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
48.7B USD 28.9 24.1
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
NZ
Contact Energy Ltd
ASX:CEN
Average EV/EBIT: 23.5
16.2
3%
5.4
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
34.5
25%
1.4
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
16.3
6%
2.7
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
13.9
15%
0.9
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
23
14%
1.6
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
35.4
36%
1
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
21
9%
2.3
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
21.7
12%
1.8
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -3.2 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
24.2
17%
1.4
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
28.9
22%
1.3

Market Distribution

Lower than 94% of companies in New Zealand
Percentile
6th
Based on 200 companies
6th percentile
9.8
Low
4.9 — 14.7
Typical Range
14.7 — 29.3
High
29.3 —
Distribution Statistics
New Zealand
Min 4.9
30th Percentile 14.7
Median 18.4
70th Percentile 29.3
Max 518.2

Contact Energy Ltd
Glance View

Market Cap
6.2B AUD
Industry
Utilities

Contact Energy Ltd., a cornerstone in New Zealand's energy sector, has been dynamically navigating the renewable energy landscape since its establishment in 1996. With its roots deeply embedded in generating electricity through geothermal and hydro resources, Contact Energy has remained steadfast in leveraging New Zealand's rich natural assets. Headquartered in Wellington, the company is responsible for a significant portion of the country's electricity supply, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The narrative of Contact Energy is not merely about power generation; it's about harnessing nature responsibly, driving the shift towards sustainability while maintaining a balance with market demands. At its core, Contact Energy's business model is a sophisticated blend of electricity generation, trading, and retail. The company operates a suite of power stations across New Zealand, producing electricity that is sold through both spot markets and long-term sale agreements. The trading and hedging strategies employed are crafted to mitigate risks associated with fluctuating energy prices, ensuring stable cash flows and profitability. By offering retail services that include electricity and natural gas, Contact Energy expands its revenue streams while embedding itself more deeply into the fabric of everyday life in New Zealand. It's this integration of generation, trading, and retail that outlines the financial lifeblood of Contact Energy, underscoring its role as a pivotal player in New Zealand's journey towards a sustainable energy future.

CEN Intrinsic Value
8.36 AUD
Undervaluation 6%
Intrinsic Value
Price AU$7.83
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