Meridian Energy Ltd (MEZ) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Meridian Energy Ltd (MEZ) has net assets worth AU$8.89 Billion AUD (≈ $6.29 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$15.14 Billion ≈ $10.71 Billion USD) and total liabilities (AU$6.24 Billion ≈ $4.42 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check MEZ cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$8.89 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 58.75% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.84% |
| 5-Year Change | 70.75% |
| 10-Year Change | 76.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.45 |
Meridian Energy Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2010–2025)
This chart illustrates how Meridian Energy Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Meridian Energy Ltd total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Meridian Energy Ltd (2010–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Meridian Energy Ltd from 2010 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Meridian Energy Ltd (MEZ) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$8.92 Billion ≈ $6.31 Billion |
+8.17% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$8.25 Billion ≈ $5.83 Billion |
+37.73% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$5.99 Billion ≈ $4.24 Billion |
+8.40% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$5.52 Billion ≈ $3.91 Billion |
+5.72% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$5.22 Billion ≈ $3.70 Billion |
+2.77% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$5.08 Billion ≈ $3.60 Billion |
-6.85% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$5.46 Billion ≈ $3.86 Billion |
+13.15% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$4.82 Billion ≈ $3.41 Billion |
-5.10% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$5.08 Billion ≈ $3.60 Billion |
+0.63% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$5.05 Billion ≈ $3.57 Billion |
+6.36% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$4.75 Billion ≈ $3.36 Billion |
+2.47% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$4.63 Billion ≈ $3.28 Billion |
-1.16% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$4.69 Billion ≈ $3.32 Billion |
-2.85% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$4.83 Billion ≈ $3.41 Billion |
-2.14% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$4.93 Billion ≈ $3.49 Billion |
-2.75% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$5.07 Billion ≈ $3.59 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Meridian Energy Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 240500200000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$1.88 Billion | 21.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$9.66 Billion | 108.26% |
| Total Equity | AU$8.92 Billion | 100.00% |
Meridian Energy Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Meridian Energy Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Addtech AB (publ.)
ST:ADDT-B
|
$9.05 Billion |
|
Flowserve Corporation
NYSE:FLS
|
$9.05 Billion |
|
Central Pattana Public Company Limited
BK:CPN
|
$9.06 Billion |
|
Texas Pacific Land Trust
NYSE:TPL
|
$9.06 Billion |
|
Empresas Copec S.A.
SN:COPEC
|
$9.03 Billion |
|
YTL Power International Bhd
KLSE:6742
|
$9.02 Billion |
|
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
SA:CPLE3
|
$9.02 Billion |
|
Dabur India Limited
NSE:DABUR
|
$9.02 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Meridian Energy Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 8,246,000,000 to 8,920,000,000, a change of 674,000,000 (8.2%).
- Net loss of 452,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 387,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 6,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,509,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-452.00 Million | -5.07% |
| Dividends Paid | AU$387.00 Million | -4.34% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$6.00 Million | -0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$1.51 Billion | +16.92% |
| Other Changes | AU$10.00 Million | +0.11% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 8.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Meridian Energy Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.41x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.53x to 1.41x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-30 | AU$3.17 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$3.08 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$3.02 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$2.93 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$1.81 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$1.85 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$1.97 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$1.98 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$1.88 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$2.13 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$1.98 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$2.04 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$2.15 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$2.32 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$3.19 | AU$4.84 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$3.43 | AU$4.84 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Meridian Energy Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -5.07%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -9.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.32x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.68x
- Recent ROE (-5.07%) is below the historical average (4.20%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.65% | 9.06% | 0.23x | 1.72x | AU$-322.16 Million |
| 2011 | 6.16% | 14.95% | 0.24x | 1.72x | AU$-189.32 Million |
| 2012 | 1.55% | 2.93% | 0.29x | 1.80x | AU$-407.65 Million |
| 2013 | 6.29% | 10.95% | 0.35x | 1.65x | AU$-173.70 Million |
| 2014 | 4.96% | 9.16% | 0.33x | 1.64x | AU$-233.57 Million |
| 2015 | 5.20% | 8.54% | 0.38x | 1.61x | AU$-227.80 Million |
| 2016 | 3.66% | 7.81% | 0.28x | 1.69x | AU$-320.00 Million |
| 2017 | 3.88% | 8.53% | 0.27x | 1.71x | AU$-311.20 Million |
| 2018 | 4.17% | 7.32% | 0.32x | 1.79x | AU$-281.30 Million |
| 2019 | 6.21% | 9.76% | 0.36x | 1.77x | AU$-206.70 Million |
| 2020 | 3.46% | 5.19% | 0.35x | 1.89x | AU$-332.30 Million |
| 2021 | 8.19% | 10.80% | 0.40x | 1.89x | AU$-94.40 Million |
| 2022 | 8.17% | 11.94% | 0.40x | 1.70x | AU$-101.30 Million |
| 2023 | 1.59% | 2.97% | 0.32x | 1.67x | AU$-503.70 Million |
| 2024 | 5.20% | 8.83% | 0.36x | 1.64x | AU$-395.60 Million |
| 2025 | -5.07% | -9.43% | 0.32x | 1.68x | AU$-1.34 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Meridian Energy Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Renewable industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Renewable
- Average net assets among peers: $21,574,397
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -32.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Energy Ltd (MEZ) | AU$8.89 Billion | 3.65% | 0.70x | $9.04 Billion |
| Botala Energy Ltd (BTE) | $18.37 Million | -15.49% | 0.16x | $13.58 Million |
| Carnegie Clean Energy Ltd (CCE) | $75.05 Million | -6.03% | 0.02x | $17.31 Million |
| Delorean Corporation Ltd (DEL) | $16.27 Million | -19.73% | 0.77x | $13.87 Million |
| Frontier Energy Ltd (FHE) | $3.18 Million | -20.55% | 0.02x | $113.45 Million |
| Green Critical Minerals Ltd (GCM) | $6.50 Million | -50.04% | 0.03x | $26.48 Million |
| Janus Electric Holdings Ltd (JNS) | $50.45 Million | -208.31% | 0.21x | $17.39 Million |
| LGI Ltd (LGI) | $11.69 Million | 10.31% | 2.04x | $256.17 Million |
| Timah Resources Ltd (TML) | $8.32 Million | -0.73% | 1.59x | $2.95 Million |
| Volt Power Group Ltd (VPR) | $4.35 Million | 15.27% | 0.33x | $17.37 Million |
About Meridian Energy Ltd
Meridian Energy Limited engages in the generation and retailing of electricity to residential, business, and industrial customers in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company generates electricity through 7 hydro stations; 8 wind farms; and 100MW battery energy storage system, as well as grid-scale solar array. It sells electricity under the Meridian Energy and Powershop brands.… Read more