Mercury NZ Past Earnings Performance

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Mercury NZ's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -13.4%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 19.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 15.9% per year. Mercury NZ's return on equity is 1%, and it has net margins of 1.4%.

Key information

-13.4%

Earnings growth rate

-13.9%

EPS growth rate

Electric Utilities Industry Growth7.3%
Revenue growth rate15.9%
Return on equity1.0%
Net Margin1.4%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Using Debt Extensively

Feb 25
These 4 Measures Indicate That Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Using Debt Extensively

Investor Optimism Abounds Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) But Growth Is Lacking

Dec 09
Investor Optimism Abounds Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) But Growth Is Lacking

Is Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 04
Is Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Using Too Much Debt?

Here's Why Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) CEO Might See A Pay Rise Soon

Sep 12
Here's Why Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) CEO Might See A Pay Rise Soon

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.1647

Aug 22
Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.1647

Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price

Jun 30
Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price

Does Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 11
Does Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) Price

May 21
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) Price

Mercury NZ Limited Just Beat Revenue By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Feb 22
Mercury NZ Limited Just Beat Revenue By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Dec 29
Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Is Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) A Risky Investment?

Oct 04
Is Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) A Risky Investment?

Here's Why Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

Sep 12
Here's Why Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1541

Sep 06
Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1541

Mercury NZ's (NZSE:MCY) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Aug 23
Mercury NZ's (NZSE:MCY) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY)

Jun 29
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY)

Here's Why Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 22
Here's Why Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is There An Opportunity With Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) 29% Undervaluation?

Mar 25
Is There An Opportunity With Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) 29% Undervaluation?

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1024

Feb 26
Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1024

Does Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Feb 05
Does Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Does Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 19
Does Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is There An Opportunity With Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) 20% Undervaluation?

Dec 05
Is There An Opportunity With Mercury NZ Limited's (NZSE:MCY) 20% Undervaluation?

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Passed With Ease

Oct 24
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Passed With Ease

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Sep 02
Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Aug 18
Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Analysts Are Betting On Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) With A Big Upgrade This Week

Aug 16
Analysts Are Betting On Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) With A Big Upgrade This Week

Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

May 18
Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Here's Why Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Mar 28
Here's Why Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

The Consensus EPS Estimates For Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) Just Fell Dramatically

Feb 26
The Consensus EPS Estimates For Mercury NZ Limited (NZSE:MCY) Just Fell Dramatically

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.094

Feb 24
Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.094

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

NZSE:MCY Revenue, expenses and earnings (NZD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 243,5744900
30 Sep 243,49917000
30 Jun 243,42429000
31 Mar 243,23016900
31 Dec 233,0354700
30 Sep 232,8838000
30 Jun 232,73011200
31 Mar 232,67319700
31 Dec 222,61528100
30 Sep 222,40237500
30 Jun 222,18846900
31 Mar 222,08145400
31 Dec 211,97443800
30 Sep 212,01029000
30 Jun 212,04514100
31 Mar 211,91519900
31 Dec 201,78425600
30 Sep 201,77623300
30 Jun 201,76820900
31 Mar 201,80927300
31 Dec 191,85033600
30 Sep 191,92634700
30 Jun 192,00135700
31 Mar 191,96228200
31 Dec 181,92220700
30 Sep 181,86022100
30 Jun 181,79823400
31 Mar 181,77721800
31 Dec 171,75620200
30 Sep 171,67719300
30 Jun 171,59718400
31 Mar 171,57219200
31 Dec 161,54719900
30 Sep 161,55618000
30 Jun 161,56416000
31 Mar 161,59113700
31 Dec 151,61711300
30 Sep 151,6488000
30 Jun 151,6784700
31 Mar 151,7087200
31 Dec 141,7379600
30 Sep 141,72115400
30 Jun 141,70521200
31 Mar 141,722188380

Quality Earnings: MCY has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MCY's current net profit margins (1.4%) are lower than last year (1.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MCY's earnings have declined by 13.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MCY's earnings growth over the past year (4.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (-13.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MCY earnings growth over the past year (4.3%) did not outperform the Electric Utilities industry 4.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: MCY's Return on Equity (1%) 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 Analysis2025/03/14 13:05
End of Day Share Price 2025/03/14 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Sources

Mercury NZ Limited is covered by 10 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
Nevill GluyasCredit Suisse
Grant SwanepoelDeutsche Bank
Andrew Harvey-GreenForsyth Barr Group Ltd.