Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Meridian Energy Limited, established in 1998 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, initially operated as Hydro Energy Limited before its renaming in March 1999. The company's core business involves the production, wholesale trading, and retail distribution of electricity. It caters to a diverse customer base, including residential consumers, commercial enterprises, and industrial clients across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. As of June 30, 2022, Meridian Energy boasted a substantial renewable energy generation portfolio. This comprised seven hydroelectric facilities with a combined output capacity of 2,353 megawatts, five wind farms capable of generating 416 megawatts, and several solar power installations. Beyond its primary energy activities, the company offers a range of additional services, such as management, insurance, financial, professional, and trustee support, alongside software development. It also licenses its internally developed Flux platform for electricity and gas retail operations and provides solar panel installation services. Meridian Energy markets its electricity offerings under two distinct brand identities: Meridian Energy and Powershop.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is moderately 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV
Target Price
The average target price of MEZ.AX is 5.1 and suggests 6% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation