Meridian Energy Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Meridian Energy's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -3.3%, while the Renewable Energy industry saw earnings declining at 16.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.2% per year. Meridian Energy's return on equity is 5.2%, and it has net margins of 8.8%.

Key information

-3.3%

Earnings growth rate

-3.5%

EPS growth rate

Renewable Energy Industry Growth12.6%
Revenue growth rate3.2%
Return on equity5.2%
Net Margin8.8%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 07
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Be Wary Of Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) And Its Returns On Capital

Aug 19
Be Wary Of Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) And Its Returns On Capital

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Jul 12
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jun 20
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

The Returns On Capital At Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Don't Inspire Confidence

May 21
The Returns On Capital At Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Don't Inspire Confidence

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) P/S Ratio

May 03
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) P/S Ratio

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Apr 02
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

We Think Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Feb 29
We Think Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Jan 26
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL)

Jan 08
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL)

Is Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Trading At A 37% Discount?

Dec 21
Is Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Trading At A 37% Discount?

Is Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 04
Is Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Using Too Much Debt?

Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) CEO Pay Packet

Oct 05
Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) CEO Pay Packet

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price

Sep 16
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price

With EPS Growth And More, Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Makes An Interesting Case

Aug 18
With EPS Growth And More, Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Makes An Interesting Case

Investors Will Want Meridian Energy's (NZSE:MEL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Jul 30
Investors Will Want Meridian Energy's (NZSE:MEL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 39% Above Its Share Price

Jun 15
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 39% Above Its Share Price

Here's Why We Think Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Well Worth Watching

May 19
Here's Why We Think Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Well Worth Watching

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Meridian Energy's (NZSE:MEL) Returns On Capital

Apr 19
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Meridian Energy's (NZSE:MEL) Returns On Capital

Is Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Using Too Much Debt?

Mar 09
Is Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Using Too Much Debt?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued

Feb 24
An Intrinsic Calculation For Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued

Should You Be Adding Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jan 11
Should You Be Adding Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) To Your Watchlist Today?

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Dec 28
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Is There An Opportunity With Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) 44% Undervaluation?

Nov 21
Is There An Opportunity With Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) 44% Undervaluation?

Does Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 09
Does Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) CEO Compensation For Now

Oct 11
Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) CEO Compensation For Now

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Sep 19
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Does Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Aug 16
Does Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jun 06
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Here's Why I Think Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

May 10
Here's Why I Think Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Are Investors Undervaluing Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) By 50%?

Apr 08
Are Investors Undervaluing Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) By 50%?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Mar 02
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Passed With Ease

Jan 15
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Passed With Ease

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price

Dec 31
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price

Does Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 18
Does Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Nov 19
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Sep 10
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Could Easily Take On More Debt

With EPS Growth And More, Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Interesting

Aug 29
With EPS Growth And More, Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Is Interesting

Meridian Energy's (NZSE:MEL) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Aug 16
Meridian Energy's (NZSE:MEL) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 49% Above Its Share Price

May 30
Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 49% Above Its Share Price

The Returns At Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Aren't Growing

May 16
The Returns At Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Aren't Growing

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Apr 06
Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Have Insiders Sold Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Shares Recently?

Mar 11
Have Insiders Sold Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Shares Recently?

Earnings Update: Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Just Reported Its Interim Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Feb 26
Earnings Update: Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) Just Reported Its Interim Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

NZSE:MEL Revenue, expenses and earnings (NZD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 244,85642900
31 Mar 244,36025700
31 Dec 233,8638500
30 Sep 233,5439000
30 Jun 233,2229500
31 Mar 233,39830100
31 Dec 223,57450700
30 Sep 223,67547900
30 Jun 223,77645100
31 Dec 213,94533300
30 Sep 213,95437400
30 Jun 213,96341500
31 Mar 213,71632000
31 Dec 203,31521100
30 Sep 203,36019300
30 Jun 203,40517500
31 Mar 203,49327700
31 Dec 193,58037800
30 Sep 193,53635900
30 Jun 193,49133900
31 Mar 193,25229230
31 Dec 183,01224460
30 Sep 182,88722360
30 Jun 182,76220160
31 Mar 182,69619330
31 Dec 172,63018400
30 Sep 172,47519200
30 Jun 172,32020000
31 Mar 172,30620300
31 Dec 162,29220600
30 Sep 162,33419600
30 Jun 162,37518500
31 Mar 162,33021000
31 Dec 152,28423400
30 Sep 152,34424100
30 Jun 152,40324700
31 Mar 152,574239-210
31 Dec 142,744230-420
30 Sep 142,627230-180
30 Jun 142,50923050
31 Mar 142,562234500
31 Dec 132,616239950

Quality Earnings: MEL has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MEL's current net profit margins (8.8%) are higher than last year (2.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MEL's earnings have declined by 3.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MEL's earnings growth over the past year (351.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (-3.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MEL earnings growth over the past year (351.6%) exceeded the Renewable Energy industry 1.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: MEL's Return on Equity (5.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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