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New Zealand (NZX) Market Analysis & Valuation

UpdatedJan 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies102
  • 7D-0.1%
  • 3M-0.9%
  • 1Y2.0%
  • YTD-1.0%

Over the last 7 days, the market has remained flat, although notably the Information Technology sector declined by 4.0%. As for the longer term, the market has also been flat over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 17% per annum.

Trending IndustriesSoftware

Market Valuation and Performance

Has the New Zealand Market valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 29 Jan 2026NZ$179.3bNZ$115.5bNZ$4.0b18.7x45.3x1.6x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025NZ$178.8bNZ$115.3bNZ$3.9b18.5x45.8x1.5x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025NZ$179.1bNZ$116.6bNZ$4.0b20.2x45x1.5x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025NZ$178.9bNZ$115.8bNZ$3.5b18.7x51.6x1.5x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025NZ$174.6bNZ$115.8bNZ$3.6b17.7x47.9x1.5x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025NZ$171.0bNZ$115.9bNZ$3.5b19.1x48.4x1.5x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025NZ$168.9bNZ$115.8bNZ$3.5b19.5x48.8x1.5x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025NZ$168.7bNZ$116.0bNZ$3.5b19.1x48.7x1.5x
Sat, 10 May 2025NZ$167.5bNZ$115.4bNZ$2.6b18.5x64.8x1.5x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025NZ$162.5bNZ$115.3bNZ$2.6b18.1x61.9x1.4x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025NZ$166.9bNZ$114.0bNZ$2.5b19.7x66.9x1.5x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025NZ$170.4bNZ$113.6bNZ$3.2b20.2x54.1x1.5x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024NZ$172.8bNZ$113.6bNZ$3.1b20x55.2x1.5x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024NZ$171.5bNZ$113.5bNZ$3.0b20.4x57.2x1.5x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024NZ$170.2bNZ$112.8bNZ$4.3b19.7x39.7x1.5x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024NZ$162.7bNZ$113.0bNZ$4.6b19x35.6x1.4x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024NZ$167.0bNZ$110.8bNZ$4.8b19.9x35.1x1.5x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024NZ$161.1bNZ$110.9bNZ$4.7b16.3x34.4x1.5x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024NZ$156.1bNZ$109.5bNZ$4.3b15.1x36.2x1.4x
Sun, 12 May 2024NZ$153.9bNZ$110.1bNZ$5.8b15.3x26.4x1.4x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024NZ$157.1bNZ$110.0bNZ$5.8b17.5x27x1.4x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024NZ$156.4bNZ$110.5bNZ$5.8b17.2x27.1x1.4x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024NZ$158.6bNZ$109.2bNZ$6.6b15.6x23.9x1.5x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024NZ$157.6bNZ$109.3bNZ$6.6b15.8x23.7x1.4x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023NZ$150.2bNZ$109.2bNZ$6.7b16.2x22.4x1.4x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023NZ$146.2bNZ$109.3bNZ$5.8b16.2x25.1x1.3x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023NZ$153.9bNZ$109.4bNZ$5.9b16x26.1x1.4x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023NZ$159.4bNZ$108.1bNZ$6.4b16.6x24.8x1.5x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023NZ$163.4bNZ$108.3bNZ$6.6b17.2x24.7x1.5x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023NZ$161.0bNZ$108.5bNZ$6.6b16x24.3x1.5x
Mon, 15 May 2023NZ$163.4bNZ$107.3bNZ$7.6b15.2x21.5x1.5x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023NZ$162.4bNZ$107.3bNZ$7.6b15.6x21.4x1.5x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023NZ$162.6bNZ$104.8bNZ$7.4b16.2x22.1x1.6x
Sun, 05 Feb 2023NZ$167.1bNZ$100.4bNZ$6.6b16.8x25.3x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.3x


Total Market Cap: NZ$167.1bTotal Earnings: NZ$6.6bTotal Revenue: NZ$100.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
New Zealand Market Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.7x202420252026
Current Market PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the New Zealander market, and appear confident in strong long term growth rates.
  • The market is trading at a PE ratio of 45.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 37.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for New Zealander listed companies have declined 16% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.8% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Sector Trends

Which sectors have driven the changes within the New Zealand Market?

NZ Market-0.096%
Telecom0.70%
Utilities0.44%
Consumer Staples0.43%
Industrials0.065%
Healthcare0.015%
Energy0%0
Financials-0.42%
Consumer Discretionary-0.81%
Materials-2.08%
Real Estate-2.40%
Tech-3.98%
Sector PE
  • Investors favour the Utilities sector the most for future growth, which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 67.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 34.9% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Materials sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 96% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Financials sector is expected to see its earnings decline by 7.1% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuationSector
GXH Green Cross HealthNZ$1.3419.1%
+NZ$30.9m		76.3%PE11xConsumer Staples
FRW Freightways GroupNZ$14.601.2%
+NZ$30.4m		37.0%PE32.7xIndustrials
TWR TowerNZ$1.942.6%
+NZ$17.1m		34.8%PE7.9xFinancials
CNU ChorusNZ$9.480.3%
+NZ$13.0m		10.2%PE1028.3xTelecom
SPN South Port New ZealandNZ$9.185.4%
+NZ$12.3m		55.6%PE18.1xIndustrials
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7D
19.1%
1Y
76.3%

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ATM
NZ$9.78
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7D
-1.6%
1Y
54.7%
EBO
NZ$25.60
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7D
-3.2%
1Y
-34.7%

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FRW
NZ$14.60
Freightways Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
37.0%

FRW: Updated Growth And Margin Assumptions Will Shape A Fairly Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Freightways Group from NZ$13.79 to NZ$14.28. They cite updated assumptions that include modestly higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and small adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E multiple.
PEB
NZ$0.20
Pacific Edge
7D
6.4%
1Y
222.6%

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SPN
NZ$9.18
South Port New Zealand
7D
5.4%
1Y
55.6%
BPG
NZ$1.11
Black Pearl Group
7D
12.8%
1Y
12.8%
FBU
NZ$3.75
Fletcher Building
7D
-3.8%
1Y
31.1%
RYM
NZ$2.83
Ryman Healthcare
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-35.4%

RYM: Stable Sales Guidance And Margins Will Support Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target on Ryman Healthcare slightly higher, reflecting small adjustments to fair value, long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a modestly different future P/E outlook. What's in the News Ryman Healthcare reaffirmed its occupation right agreement sales guidance for fiscal 2026 at 1,300 to 1,400, with guidance figures excluding resident relocations from the Margaret Stoddart and Woodcote villages following care centre closures (Key Developments).
CNU
NZ$9.48
Chorus
7D
0.3%
1Y
10.2%

CNU: Debt Offering And Revised Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Chorus from A$9.09 to A$9.37, reflecting updated assumptions regarding the discount rate, modest revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News MUFG Securities Asia (Singapore) Limited has been added as a co lead underwriter for Chorus Limited's €400 million fixed income offering (Key Developments).
SUM
NZ$11.33
Summerset Group Holdings
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-12.2%
IFT
NZ$10.88
Infratil
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-0.6%

IFT: Dividend Timeline And Steady Fair Value Will Support Upside

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Infratil at $14.02. This latest price target update reflects only modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a slightly higher assumed future P/E ratio.
PFI
NZ$2.23
Property For Industry
7D
-7.1%
1Y
3.2%
AIA
NZ$8.13
Auckland International Airport
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-5.5%
TWR
NZ$1.94
Tower
7D
2.6%
1Y
34.8%
HLG
NZ$9.90
Hallenstein Glasson Holdings
7D
2.1%
1Y
15.9%