Mainfreight Limited

NZSE:MFT Stock Report

Market Cap: NZ$6.7b

Mainfreight Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Mainfreight has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.2%, while the Logistics industry saw earnings growing at 9.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.1% per year. Mainfreight's return on equity is 13.7%, and it has net margins of 5.2%.

Key information

6.23%

Earnings growth rate

6.23%

EPS growth rate

Logistics Industry Growth20.75%
Revenue growth rate9.06%
Return on equity13.75%
Net Margin5.24%
Next Earnings Update12 Nov 2025

Recent past performance updates

Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Jun 04
Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Recent updates

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Jul 01
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jun 16
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

What Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) 27% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

May 30
What Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) 27% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

May 28
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) Price

Apr 13
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) Price

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Mar 11
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Feb 04
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) P/E

Jan 01
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) P/E

These 4 Measures Indicate That Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Dec 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Investors Should Be Encouraged By Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Returns On Capital

Nov 12
Investors Should Be Encouraged By Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Returns On Capital

Estimating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Oct 25
Estimating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Sep 10
Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Jul 25
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Is Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 11
Is Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Using Too Much Debt?

Calculating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Jun 19
Calculating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Jun 04
Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Investor Optimism Abounds Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) But Growth Is Lacking

Apr 22
Investor Optimism Abounds Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) But Growth Is Lacking

Here's What To Make Of Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Feb 12
Here's What To Make Of Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Is Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) A Risky Investment?

Jan 26
Is Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) A Risky Investment?

With EPS Growth And More, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Makes An Interesting Case

Oct 20
With EPS Growth And More, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Makes An Interesting Case

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

Sep 19
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

Here's Why We Think Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jul 20
Here's Why We Think Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Jun 28
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has Announced A Dividend Of NZ$1.02

May 28
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has Announced A Dividend Of NZ$1.02

An Intrinsic Calculation For Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Apr 17
An Intrinsic Calculation For Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Presents An Opportunity

Apr 04
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Presents An Opportunity

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Mar 09
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

The Trend Of High Returns At Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has Us Very Interested

Feb 09
The Trend Of High Returns At Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has Us Very Interested

Here's Why We Think Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Well Worth Watching

Nov 23
Here's Why We Think Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Well Worth Watching

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Nov 10
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

An Intrinsic Calculation For Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued

Sep 13
An Intrinsic Calculation For Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued

With EPS Growth And More, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Makes An Interesting Case

Aug 19
With EPS Growth And More, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Makes An Interesting Case

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Aug 07
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Jul 26
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Is There An Opportunity With Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) 27% Undervaluation?

Jun 13
Is There An Opportunity With Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) 27% Undervaluation?

Should You Be Adding Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) To Your Watchlist Today?

May 06
Should You Be Adding Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) To Your Watchlist Today?

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Mar 16
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Mainfreight makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NZSE:MFT Revenue, expenses and earnings (NZD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 255,23627400
31 Dec 245,07623700
30 Sep 244,91519900
30 Jun 244,81620400
31 Mar 244,71820900
31 Dec 234,87327100
30 Sep 235,02733400
30 Jun 235,35238000
31 Mar 235,67642600
31 Dec 225,81143400
30 Sep 225,94744200
30 Jun 225,58339900
31 Mar 225,21835500
31 Dec 214,71430100
30 Sep 214,20924600
30 Jun 213,87721700
31 Mar 213,54418800
31 Dec 203,37318100
30 Sep 203,20317300
30 Jun 203,14916600
31 Mar 203,09515900
31 Dec 193,05915000
30 Sep 193,02314100
30 Jun 192,98813900
31 Mar 192,95313800
31 Dec 182,88812900
30 Sep 182,82212100
30 Jun 182,71911400
31 Mar 182,61610800
31 Dec 172,51610500
30 Sep 172,41610200
30 Jun 172,37510200
31 Mar 172,33310200
31 Dec 162,3239900
30 Sep 162,3139700
30 Jun 162,2989200
31 Mar 162,2848800
31 Dec 152,2328500
30 Sep 152,1818200
30 Jun 152,1178200
31 Mar 152,0548200
31 Dec 142,0068200
30 Sep 141,9588100

Quality Earnings: MFT has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MFT's current net profit margins (5.2%) are higher than last year (4.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MFT's earnings have grown by 6.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MFT's earnings growth over the past year (31.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (6.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MFT earnings growth over the past year (31.5%) exceeded the Logistics industry 5.3%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: MFT's Return on Equity (13.7%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/07/24 12:38
End of Day Share Price 2025/07/24 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Mainfreight Limited is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Philip CampbellCitigroup Inc
Andrew SteeleCredit Suisse
Wade GardinerDeutsche Bank