Contact Energy Ltd
Contact Energy Limited generates and sells electricity and natural gas in New Zealand. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The company involved in selling electricity to the wholesale electricity market, to commercial and industrial customers; and delivering electricity, natural gas, broadband, and other products and services to mass market customers. It also provides bottled gas p… Read more
Market Cap & Net Worth: Contact Energy Ltd (CEN)
Contact Energy Ltd (AU:CEN) has a market capitalization of $4.69 Billion (AU$7.57 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the AU stock exchange, this Australia-based company holds position #3096 globally and #29 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.42% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Contact Energy Ltd's stock price AU$7.61 by its total outstanding shares 994424083 (994.42 Million).
Contact Energy Ltd Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Contact Energy Ltd's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $1.93 Billion to $4.69 Billion (9.25% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Contact Energy Ltd is a constituent of 1 market index:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Australia All Ordinaries
AORD
|
$457.28 Billion | 0.94% | #23 of 495 |
Weight: Contact Energy Ltd's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
Contact Energy Ltd Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Contact Energy Ltd's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
1.44x
Contact Energy Ltd's market cap is 1.44 times its annual revenue
1.19x
Higher than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
14.88x
Contact Energy Ltd's market cap is 14.88 times its annual earnings
10.56x
Higher than industry averageWhat These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.89 Billion | $2.17 Billion | -$66.00 Million | 0.87x | N/A |
| 2017 | $2.25 Billion | $2.07 Billion | $150.00 Million | 1.09x | 15.03x |
| 2018 | $2.67 Billion | $2.15 Billion | $132.00 Million | 1.24x | 20.20x |
| 2019 | $3.44 Billion | $2.44 Billion | $345.00 Million | 1.41x | 9.96x |
| 2020 | $4.53 Billion | $2.07 Billion | $125.00 Million | 2.19x | 36.27x |
| 2021 | $4.24 Billion | $2.56 Billion | $187.00 Million | 1.65x | 22.68x |
| 2022 | $4.08 Billion | $2.37 Billion | $182.00 Million | 1.72x | 22.44x |
| 2023 | $4.47 Billion | $2.10 Billion | $127.00 Million | 2.13x | 35.24x |
| 2024 | $5.09 Billion | $2.84 Billion | $235.00 Million | 1.79x | 21.64x |
| 2025 | $4.93 Billion | $3.41 Billion | $331.00 Million | 1.44x | 14.88x |
Competitor Companies of CEN by Market Capitalization
Companies near Contact Energy Ltd in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.
Key companies related to Contact Energy Ltd by market ranking:
- China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd. GDR (LSE:CYPC): Ranked #26 globally with a market cap of $403.53 Billion USD.
- CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A (F:CYZB): Ranked #300 globally with a market cap of $71.71 Billion USD ( €69.86 Billion EUR).
- China Yangtze Power Co Ltd (SHG:600900): Ranked #547 globally with a market cap of $39.27 Billion USD ( CN¥288.15 Billion CNY).
- The Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated (F:KPO): Ranked #1299 globally with a market cap of $14.05 Billion USD ( €13.69 Billion EUR).
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd. GDR | LSE:CYPC | $403.53 Billion | $38.40 |
| #300 | CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A | F:CYZB | $71.71 Billion | €35.00 |
| #547 | China Yangtze Power Co Ltd | SHG:600900 | $39.27 Billion | CN¥27.42 |
| #1299 | The Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated | F:KPO | $14.05 Billion | €13.69 |
Contact Energy Ltd Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Contact Energy Ltd's market cap moved from $1.93 Billion to $ 4.69 Billion, with a yearly change of 9.25%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AU$4.69 Billion | -4.88% |
| 2025 | AU$4.93 Billion | -3.15% |
| 2024 | AU$5.09 Billion | +13.65% |
| 2023 | AU$4.47 Billion | +9.58% |
| 2022 | AU$4.08 Billion | -3.70% |
| 2021 | AU$4.24 Billion | -6.47% |
| 2020 | AU$4.53 Billion | +31.92% |
| 2019 | AU$3.44 Billion | +28.90% |
| 2018 | AU$2.67 Billion | +18.25% |
| 2017 | AU$2.25 Billion | +19.20% |
| 2016 | AU$1.89 Billion | -2.10% |
| 2015 | AU$1.93 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Contact Energy Ltd was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $4.69 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $4.69 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $4.69 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $4.69 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $4.69 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.