Spark New Zealand Limited

NZSE:SPK Stock Report

Market Cap: NZ$5.2b

Spark New Zealand Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 4/6

Spark New Zealand has a total shareholder equity of NZ$1.6B and total debt of NZ$1.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 102.5%. Its total assets and total liabilities are NZ$4.6B and NZ$3.0B respectively. Spark New Zealand's EBIT is NZ$636.0M making its interest coverage ratio 5.6. It has cash and short-term investments of NZ$59.0M.

Key information

102.5%

Debt to equity ratio

NZ$1.63b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio5.6x
CashNZ$59.00m
EquityNZ$1.59b
Total liabilitiesNZ$3.05b
Total assetsNZ$4.64b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Slowing Rates Of Return At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Dec 10
Slowing Rates Of Return At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Investors Aren't Buying Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Earnings

Nov 25
Investors Aren't Buying Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Earnings

We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) CEO Compensation Package

Oct 25
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) CEO Compensation Package

Here's Why Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Oct 12
Here's Why Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Are Investors Undervaluing Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) By 41%?

Sep 11
Are Investors Undervaluing Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) By 41%?

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.1647

Aug 26
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.1647

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) P/E Ratio

Aug 01
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) P/E Ratio

Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 07
Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Using Too Much Debt?

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

May 22
Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Return Trends At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Appealing

May 03
Return Trends At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Appealing

Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Apr 01
Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Spark New Zealand Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Mar 01
Spark New Zealand Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Jan 26
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Jan 11
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Dec 22
Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Here's Why We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Well Worth Watching

Nov 30
Here's Why We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Well Worth Watching

We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Oct 13
We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Sep 29
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

Sep 04
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

Aug 21
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jun 27
We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Does This Valuation Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

May 31
Does This Valuation Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Apr 12
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) A Risky Investment?

Mar 25
Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) A Risky Investment?

Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Mar 01
Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Are Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Jan 18
Are Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Dec 28
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Here's Why Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 10
Here's Why Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Estimating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Oct 16
Estimating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

The Returns At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Growing

Sep 28
The Returns At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Growing

Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.1471

Sep 09
Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.1471

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.1471

Aug 26
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.1471

Does Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 24
Does Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 01
Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

May 22
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Apr 06
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: SPK's short term assets (NZ$1.1B) exceed its short term liabilities (NZ$1.1B).

Long Term Liabilities: SPK's short term assets (NZ$1.1B) do not cover its long term liabilities (NZ$2.0B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: SPK's net debt to equity ratio (98.7%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: SPK's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 103.2% to 102.5% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: SPK's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (46.9%).

Interest Coverage: SPK's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (5.6x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 05:48
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Sources

Spark New Zealand Limited is covered by 19 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ware KuoBofA Global Research
Andrew ScottCGS International
Piyush ChoudharyCGS International