Mainfreight Limited

NZSE:MFT Stock Report

Market Cap: NZ$6.6b

Mainfreight Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Mainfreight's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -4.9%, while the Logistics industry saw earnings growing at 11.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.3% per year. Mainfreight's return on equity is 11.7%, and it has net margins of 4.7%.

Key information

-4.91%

Earnings growth rate

-4.91%

EPS growth rate

Logistics Industry Growth20.75%
Revenue growth rate3.31%
Return on equity11.73%
Net Margin4.66%
Next Earnings Update12 Nov 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jan 14

Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

When close to half the companies in New Zealand have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Sep 28

Does Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article Sep 15

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) P/E

Mainfreight Limited's ( NZSE:MFT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.7x might make it look like a sell right now...
Analysis Article Sep 01

Estimating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Mainfreight is NZ$75.46 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...
Analysis Article Jul 01

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...
Analysis Article Jun 16

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article May 30

What Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) 27% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Mainfreight Limited ( NZSE:MFT ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article May 28

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Key Insights Mainfreight's estimated fair value is NZ$68.56 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With NZ$67.00...
Analysis Article Apr 13

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) Price

When close to half the companies in New Zealand have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Mar 11

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Feb 04

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Mainfreight is NZ$86.90 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article Jan 01

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Mainfreight Limited's (NZSE:MFT) P/E

When close to half the companies in New Zealand have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 20x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Dec 17

These 4 Measures Indicate That Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Nov 12

Investors Should Be Encouraged By Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Returns On Capital

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article Oct 25

Estimating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Mainfreight fair value estimate is NZ$88.95 Mainfreight's...
Analysis Article Sep 10

Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Mainfreight Limited's ( NZSE:MFT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 35.3x might make it look like a strong sell...
Analysis Article Jul 25

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Jul 11

Is Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Using Too Much Debt?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Jun 19

Calculating The Fair Value Of Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Mainfreight fair value estimate is NZ$66.44 Current share...
Analysis Article Jun 04

Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

The market for Mainfreight Limited's ( NZSE:MFT ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. Our...
Analysis Article Apr 22

Investor Optimism Abounds Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) But Growth Is Lacking

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21x Mainfreight Limited ( NZSE:MFT ) may be sending bearish signals at the...
Analysis Article Feb 12

Here's What To Make Of Mainfreight's (NZSE:MFT) Decelerating Rates Of Return

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Jan 26

Is Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) A Risky Investment?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Oct 20

With EPS Growth And More, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Makes An Interesting Case

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Sep 19

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article Jul 20

Here's Why We Think Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Jun 28

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
Analysis Article May 28

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has Announced A Dividend Of NZ$1.02

The board of Mainfreight Limited ( NZSE:MFT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of NZ$1.02 per share on the...
Analysis Article Apr 17

An Intrinsic Calculation For Mainfreight Limited (NZSE:MFT) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Key Insights Mainfreight's estimated fair value is NZ$96.04 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Mainfreight is...
Analysis Article Apr 04

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Presents An Opportunity

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Mar 09

Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Feb 09

The Trend Of High Returns At Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Has Us Very Interested

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Nov 23

Here's Why We Think Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Is Well Worth Watching

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Nov 10

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT)

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Mainfreight makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NZSE:MFT Revenue, expenses and earnings (NZD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 265,38425100
31 Dec 255,33725200
30 Sep 255,29025300
30 Jun 255,26326400
31 Mar 255,23627400
31 Dec 245,07623700
30 Sep 244,91519900
30 Jun 244,81620400
31 Mar 244,71820900
31 Dec 234,87327100
30 Sep 235,02733400
30 Jun 235,35238000
31 Mar 235,67642600
31 Dec 225,81143400
30 Sep 225,94744200
30 Jun 225,58339900
31 Mar 225,21835500
31 Dec 214,71430100
30 Sep 214,20924600
30 Jun 213,87721700
31 Mar 213,54418800
31 Dec 203,37318100
30 Sep 203,20317300
30 Jun 203,14916600
31 Mar 203,09515900
31 Dec 193,05915000
30 Sep 193,02314100
30 Jun 192,98813900
31 Mar 192,95313800
31 Dec 182,88812900
30 Sep 182,82212100
30 Jun 182,71911400
31 Mar 182,61610800
31 Dec 172,51610500
30 Sep 172,41610200
30 Jun 172,37510200
31 Mar 172,33310200
31 Dec 162,3239900
30 Sep 162,3139700
30 Jun 162,2989200
31 Mar 162,2848800
31 Dec 152,2328500
30 Sep 152,1818200
30 Jun 152,1178200

Quality Earnings: MFT has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MFT's current net profit margins (4.7%) are lower than last year (5.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MFT's earnings have declined by 4.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MFT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: MFT had negative earnings growth (-8.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Logistics industry average (17.5%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: MFT's Return on Equity (11.7%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/16 23:24
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/16 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2026/03/31

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Mainfreight Limited is covered by 8 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Philip CampbellCitigroup Inc
Wade GardinerDeutsche Bank
Andrew BowleyForsyth Barr Group Ltd.