Contact Energy Ltd
NZX:CEN

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NZX:CEN
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Price: 9.38 NZD -0.11% Market Closed
Market Cap: NZ$9.8B

EV/EBITDA

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

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

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

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

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

Valuation Scenarios

Contact Energy Ltd is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (18.1), the stock would be worth NZ$10.51 (12% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
4/4
Maximum Downside
No Downside Scenarios
Maximum Upside
+52%
Average Upside
26%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 16.2 NZ$9.38
0%
3-Year Average 18.1 NZ$10.51
+12%
5-Year Average 20.8 NZ$12.06
+29%
Industry Average 24.6 NZ$14.23
+52%
Country Average 18.3 NZ$10.59
+13%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
NZ$12B
/
Jan 2026
NZ$769m
=
16.2
Current
NZ$12B
/
Jun 2026
NZ$999.1m
=
12
Forward
NZ$12B
/
Jun 2027
NZ$1.1B
=
11.4
Forward
NZ$12B
/
Jun 2028
NZ$1.1B
=
10.7
Forward

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

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
NZ
Contact Energy Ltd
NZX:CEN
9.3B NZD 16.2 23.7
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
200.5B USD 19.3 29.2
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
128.8B EUR 10 20.6
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
99.2B EUR 7.4 23.3
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
106.1B USD 20.8 42
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
103.2B USD 12.7 23.6
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
99.6B USD 11.1 20.1
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
73.1B USD 13.4 20.4
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
46.6B EUR -5.4 -2.5
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
51.5B USD 13.8 29.4
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
49.6B USD 14 24.4
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
NZ
Contact Energy Ltd
NZX:CEN
Average EV/EBITDA: 13.9
16.2
18%
0.9
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
19.3
16%
1.2
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
10
4%
2.5
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
7.4
9%
0.8
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
20.8
25%
0.8
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
12.7
10%
1.3
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
11.1
6%
1.9
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
13.4
11%
1.2
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -5.4 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
13.8
13%
1.1
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
14
16%
0.9

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in New Zealand
Percentile
42st
Based on 199 companies
42st percentile
16.2
Low
4.2 — 14.7
Typical Range
14.7 — 28.5
High
28.5 —
Distribution Statistics
New Zealand
Min 4.2
30th Percentile 14.7
Median 18.3
70th Percentile 28.5
Max 518.2

Contact Energy Ltd
Glance View

Market Cap
9.8B NZD
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
7.94 NZD
Overvaluation 15%
Intrinsic Value
Price NZ$9.38
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