Contact Energy Limited

Contact Energy Limited

4.74
USD
-0.29
(-5.77%)
0.24EPS
23.35P/E
5.89BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. carries a market capitalization of 5.89B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.19B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap5.89B
Enterprise Value7.19B

Important Dates

Contact Energy Ltd.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 8, 2027.

Earnings Date2/8/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. has 1.07B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.07B

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.35. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.07, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.98.

PE Ratio23.35
PS Ratio3.07
PB Ratio1.98
P/TBV Ratio2.33

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.55 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.96 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 17.72 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 7.19B versus a market cap of 5.89B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.96
EV / EBITDA12.55
EV / EBIT17.72

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. maintains a current ratio of 1.91, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 58.35, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.63 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.91
Quick Ratio1.48
Debt / Equity58.35
Debt / EBITDA3.03
Interest Coverage6.63

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.51, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.59 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.81, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.80, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.28M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,421.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 24.15 indicates how many times Contact Energy Ltd. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)10.51
Return on Assets (ROA)4.81
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.59
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)7.80
Revenue Per Employee1.28M
Employee Count1,421.00
Inventory Turnover24.15

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. recorded 94.29M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 28.18, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 334.56M, leaving 238.57M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax94.29M
Effective Tax Rate28.18

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 8, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd.'s stock has declined approximately 12.38% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 5.30, while the 200-day moving average is 4.80.

52-Week Price Change-12.38%
50-Day Moving Average5.30
200-Day Moving Average4.80

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. generated 1.82B in revenue and converted that into 238.57M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.24. EBITDA reached 572.56M, while operating income came in at 410.68M.

Revenue1.82B
Gross Profit841.24M
Operating Income410.68M
Pretax Income334.56M
Net Income238.57M
EBITDA572.56M
EBIT405.57M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.24

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. holds 435.10M in cash and equivalents against 1.73B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.30B. Total book value stands at 2.97B, with working capital of 390.80M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents435.10M
Total Debt1.73B
Net Debt1.30B
Equity (Book Value)2.97B
Book Value Per Share2.77
Working Capital390.80M

Cash Flow

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These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Capital Expenditures-283.44M

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. posted a gross margin of 46.34, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 22.62 and net profit margin of 13.14 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin46.34
Operating Margin22.62
Pretax Margin18.43
Profit Margin13.14
EBITDA Margin31.54

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. paid dividends of 0.15 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 62.68 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Total shareholder yield is negative at -3.24, meaning Contact Energy Ltd. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share0.15
Payout Ratio62.68
Shareholder Yield-3.24

Stock Splits

Contact Energy Ltd.'s most recent stock split took place on May 5, 2011.

Last Split Date5/5/2011

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.91, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.91