Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) has put investors on alert after reporting a 15.5% year-over-year drop in adjusted EBITDA for the first half of FY2025 and cutting full year EBITDA guidance.
See our latest analysis for Spark New Zealand.
The latest results have come after a mixed share price run, with Spark New Zealand’s recent 1 month share price return of 3.2% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.5% and weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns. This suggests momentum has been uneven as investors weigh earnings pressure against cost savings and data center plans.
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On one hand, Spark New Zealand trades below some analyst estimates and an intrinsic value model. However, earnings pressure and softer multi year returns linger, so is this a reset level worth considering, or is the market already pricing in future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 21.4% Undervalued
With Spark New Zealand closing at NZ$2.26 against a widely followed fair value of NZ$2.88, the current share price sits well below that narrative estimate, putting the spotlight on what is driving that gap.
Refocus on core connectivity, with 70% of revenue and 80% of gross margin already coming from mobile, broadband and business connectivity, should support more disciplined capital allocation and may lift group EBITDAI and returns over time.
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Result: Fair Value of NZ$2.88 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, this hinges on cost savings and partnership execution, while tougher competition in mobile, broadband and cloud could squeeze margins and challenge those earnings assumptions.
Find out about the key risks to this Spark New Zealand narrative.
Next Steps
If this mix of pressure and potential feels finely balanced, it is worth moving quickly to look at the underlying data and form your own view, starting with 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.
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