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New Zealand (NZX) Market Analysis & Valuation

UpdatedJun 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies103
  • 7D-0.1%
  • 3M4.2%
  • 1Y6.1%
  • YTD-1.3%

The Consumer Staples sector gained 3.8% while the market remained flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the market has risen 6.1% in the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Trending IndustriesSoftware

Market Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 24 Jun 2026NZ$179.2bNZ$118.0bNZ$5.1b17.2x35.1x1.5x
Fri, 22 May 2026NZ$173.4bNZ$118.6bNZ$4.6b16.9x37.9x1.5x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026NZ$173.4bNZ$118.6bNZ$4.6b16.9x38x1.5x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026NZ$174.5bNZ$117.3bNZ$4.6b17.9x38x1.5x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026NZ$179.2bNZ$115.6bNZ$4.0b18.7x45.3x1.5x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026NZ$181.4bNZ$115.5bNZ$3.9b17.8x46.4x1.6x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025NZ$178.2bNZ$115.3bNZ$3.9b18.1x45.6x1.5x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025NZ$181.2bNZ$116.0bNZ$3.5b19.5x52.1x1.6x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025NZ$179.6bNZ$115.8bNZ$3.5b18.7x51.7x1.6x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025NZ$173.6bNZ$115.6bNZ$3.5b17.7x50x1.5x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025NZ$171.4bNZ$115.7bNZ$3.5b19.2x49.3x1.5x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025NZ$166.5bNZ$116.0bNZ$3.5b19.6x48.1x1.4x
Sat, 24 May 2025NZ$168.0bNZ$115.4bNZ$2.9b18.6x58.4x1.5x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025NZ$161.0bNZ$115.2bNZ$2.6b18.8x61.4x1.4x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025NZ$160.4bNZ$113.9bNZ$2.6b18.8x62.6x1.4x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025NZ$171.0bNZ$113.7bNZ$3.2b20.1x54.2x1.5x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025NZ$169.7bNZ$113.6bNZ$3.1b20.1x54.1x1.5x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024NZ$168.8bNZ$113.6bNZ$3.1b19.5x53.8x1.5x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024NZ$168.2bNZ$112.8bNZ$4.3b19.4x39.3x1.5x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024NZ$165.6bNZ$112.8bNZ$4.3b19.1x38.6x1.5x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024NZ$163.9bNZ$112.9bNZ$4.8b20.2x34.4x1.5x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024NZ$163.3bNZ$110.8bNZ$4.7b17.6x35x1.5x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024NZ$154.6bNZ$109.6bNZ$4.3b14.9x35.8x1.4x
Sun, 26 May 2024NZ$155.1bNZ$110.9bNZ$5.3b15.5x29.3x1.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024NZ$154.8bNZ$110.0bNZ$5.8b16.7x26.6x1.4x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024NZ$155.9bNZ$111.2bNZ$5.7b16.9x27.2x1.4x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024NZ$155.4bNZ$109.1bNZ$6.4b14.9x24.3x1.4x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024NZ$158.8bNZ$109.2bNZ$6.6b16x23.9x1.5x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023NZ$153.2bNZ$109.2bNZ$6.6b15.6x23.1x1.4x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023NZ$149.0bNZ$109.2bNZ$5.8b16.4x25.6x1.4x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023NZ$152.0bNZ$109.0bNZ$5.8b16.1x26.1x1.4x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023NZ$157.2bNZ$110.7bNZ$5.9b16.4x26.6x1.4x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023NZ$164.2bNZ$108.2bNZ$6.6b17x24.8x1.5x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023NZ$163.6bNZ$108.4bNZ$6.6b16.1x24.7x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

24.7x


Total Market Cap: NZ$163.6bTotal Earnings: NZ$6.6bTotal Revenue: NZ$108.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
New Zealand Market Price to Earnings3Y Average 39.8x202420252026
Current Market PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the New Zealander market, indicating that they anticipate earnings will not grow as fast as they have historically.
  • The market is trading at a PE ratio of 35.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 39.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for New Zealander listed companies have declined 8.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.9% 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-0.13%
Consumer Staples3.82%
Energy2.27%
Financials0.81%
Consumer Discretionary0.50%
Utilities0.28%
Real Estate0.16%
Tech-0.12%
Telecom-0.91%
Materials-1.01%
Healthcare-1.68%
Industrials-1.83%
Sector PE
  • Investors favour the Energy sector the most for future growth, which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.8x.
    • The market's confidence is likely because analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 16.7% which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 19.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Materials sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 103% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Industrials sector is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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
ATM a2 MilkNZ$8.4116.8%
+NZ$877.8m		-0.9%PE29.4xConsumer Staples
POT Port of TaurangaNZ$8.453.6%
+NZ$197.3m		24.8%PE31.3xIndustrials
IFT InfratilNZ$15.190.9%
+NZ$139.9m		45.9%PE56.3xFinancials
FBU Fletcher BuildingNZ$3.343.1%
+NZ$107.1m		12.5%PS0.5xIndustrials
CNU ChorusNZ$9.972.2%
+NZ$91.1m		16.7%PE180.2xTelecom
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MCY
NZ$6.89
Mercury NZ
7D
0.9%
1Y
14.2%
IFT
NZ$15.19
Infratil
7D
0.9%
1Y
45.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 23

IFT: Digital Infrastructure And Renewables Mix Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Infratil to NZ$17.47 per share, supported by fresh Buy-rated coverage that highlights the company’s mix of digital infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare infrastructure, and airport assets as key drivers behind a NZ$17.60 Street price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Infratil focuses on how the company’s mix of digital infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare infrastructure, and airport assets aligns with the current fair value estimates and the NZ$17.60 Street price target.
CEN
NZ$9.50
Contact Energy
7D
-0.7%
1Y
6.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

CEN: Greener Generation Mix And Cost Efficiencies Are Expected To Support Returns

Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for Contact Energy from NZ$10.51 to NZ$10.44, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Contact Energy Contact Energy reported a 47% reduction in generation costs in May 2026, supported by changes in its generation mix, according to recent news reports.
MEL
NZ$6.00
Meridian Energy
7D
0.3%
1Y
4.5%
Analysis Article • Jun 20

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Stock Could Be 32.2% Below Fair Value After Waitaki Extension

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) is back in focus after the New Zealand Environment Court granted a 35 year extension for the Waitaki Power Scheme, alongside fresh data on contracted retail sales and generation volumes. See our latest analysis for Meridian Energy. At a latest share price of NZ$6.03, Meridian Energy has seen a 9.84% 90 day share price return and an 11.11% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building alongside the Waitaki extension, as well as higher...
POT
NZ$8.45
Port of Tauranga
7D
3.6%
1Y
24.8%
Analysis Article • Jun 19

Port Of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Stock Looks Fully Priced After Infrastructure Push

Infrastructure push reshapes the Port of Tauranga investment story Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) is in the spotlight as recent updates outline heavy infrastructure spending, automation projects, and sustainability initiatives designed to handle Upper North Island population and import growth, alongside Auckland capacity constraints. See our latest analysis for Port of Tauranga. Port of Tauranga’s share price has gained 7.01% over the past 90 days and 8.39% year to date to NZ$8.40. Its 1 year...
ATM
NZ$8.41
a2 Milk
7D
16.8%
1Y
-0.9%
SPK
NZ$1.82
Spark New Zealand
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-22.1%
Analysis Article • Jun 18

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Stock Could Be 13.9% Undervalued After Dividend Reset

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) has reset its dividend lower after reduced profitability in a softer New Zealand economy, a shift that puts more attention on the company’s earnings resilience and data centre growth plans. See our latest analysis for Spark New Zealand. At a latest share price of NZ$1.895, Spark New Zealand’s 30 day share price return has fallen 6.19%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 9.62%. This may signal fading momentum as investors reassess earnings strength...
PCT
NZ$1.03
Precinct Properties NZ & Precinct Properties Investments
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-16.3%
SKL
NZ$6.41
Skellerup Holdings
7D
-3.9%
1Y
39.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

SKL: Fair Value View Will Rely On Stable Margins And FY26 Earnings Guidance

The Skellerup Holdings analyst price target has increased from NZ$6.25 to NZ$6.53. Analysts attribute this change to updated fair value estimates, a slightly lower discount rate, and small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
FPH
NZ$37.61
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
7D
-2.6%
1Y
3.8%
FBU
NZ$3.34
Fletcher Building
7D
3.1%
1Y
12.5%
CNU
NZ$9.97
Chorus
7D
2.2%
1Y
16.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 10

CNU: Future Returns Will Rely On Interim Dividend Settings Remaining Steady

Analysts have kept their NZ$9.46 price target for Chorus broadly unchanged, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions driving the latest update. What's in the News Chorus has set the foreign exchange rate for its HY26 unimputed interim dividend to Australian investors at NZ$1 to A$0.82484, according to the company.
AIA
NZ$8.36
Auckland International Airport
7D
-2.5%
1Y
9.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 10

AIA: Passenger Recovery Will Face Prolonged Middle East Conflict Uncertainty

Auckland International Airport's consensus analyst price target has been cut from NZ$9.00 to NZ$8.25, as analysts factor in a more uncertain near term outlook linked to the expected impact of the current Middle East conflict through fiscal 2027. What's in the News Auckland International Airport reported April 2026 traffic with 1,555,588 total passengers, 12,656 aircraft movements and 582,863 tonnes of MCTOW at Auckland Airport, alongside 240,036 passengers and 1,704 aircraft movements at Queenstown Airport.
MFT
NZ$60.10
Mainfreight
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-8.9%
FCG
NZ$4.39
Fonterra Co-operative Group
7D
-1.1%
1Y
38.1%
SUM
NZ$8.80
Summerset Group Holdings
7D
3.4%
1Y
-19.6%