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Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY)
NZMRPE0001S2
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Mercury NZ stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 30 (worse than 70% compared with investment alternatives), Mercury NZ (Electric Utilities, New Zealand) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Mercury NZ are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 31 (worse than 69% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 65). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 30, is a hold recommendation based on Mercury NZ's financial characteristics. As the company Mercury NZ shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 31 (69% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 65% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 65). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Mercury NZ, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | New Zealand |
| Industry | Electric Utilities |
| Index | NZSX 50 |
| Size class | Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Mercury NZ
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 24 |
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17 |
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9 |
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31 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 11 |
|
97 |
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57 |
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65 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 91 |
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70 |
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52 |
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28 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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62 |
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36 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
83 |
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10 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 30 (worse than 70% compared with investment alternatives), Mercury NZ (Electric Utilities, New Zealand) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Mercury NZ are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 31 (worse than 69% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 65). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 30, is a hold recommendation based on Mercury NZ's financial characteristics. As the company Mercury NZ shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 31 (69% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 65% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 65). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Mercury NZ, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 24 |
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17 |
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9 |
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31 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 11 |
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97 |
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57 |
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65 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 91 |
|
70 |
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52 |
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28 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 75 |
|
77 |
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18 |
|
30 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 31 (worse than 69% compared with alternatives), Mercury NZ shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Mercury NZ. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 64% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 31 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 69% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Mercury NZ's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 19 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 81% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 42 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 58% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 31, is a hold recommendation based on Mercury NZ's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Mercury NZ? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Mercury NZ only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 26 |
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13 |
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19 |
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31 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 26 |
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10 |
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5 |
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19 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 47 |
|
33 |
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34 |
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42 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 48 |
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61 |
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54 |
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64 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 24 |
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17 |
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9 |
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31 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with alternatives), Mercury NZ shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Mercury NZ. Profit Growth, with a rank of 92 (better than 92% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 73, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 21, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 79% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 23. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 65, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 45 |
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83 |
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47 |
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21 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 36 |
|
86 |
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24 |
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92 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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93 |
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81 |
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73 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 26 |
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29 |
|
71 |
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23 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 11 |
|
97 |
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57 |
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65 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 (better than 28% compared with alternatives), the company Mercury NZ has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Mercury NZ is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Mercury NZ and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 66 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 66% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 27, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 73% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 20, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 80% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 28 (worse than 72% compared with alternatives), Mercury NZ has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Mercury NZ are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Mercury NZ and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 88 |
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74 |
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66 |
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66 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 58 |
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35 |
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33 |
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27 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 61 |
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56 |
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47 |
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20 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 91 |
|
70 |
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52 |
|
28 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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41 |
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29 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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50 |
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50 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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79 |
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37 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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43 |
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65 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
62 |
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36 |
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Free stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Mercury NZ from December 19, 2024.
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