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Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Rewrites Its Constitution As Undervalued Narrative Faces A Governance Test

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Why Chorus Changed Its Constitution

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) has put a major governance shift on the table, asking shareholders at the 4 November 2026 AGM to revoke its current constitution and adopt a new version.

The proposed document would remove ownership restrictions and update rules around proxy appointments in line with NZX Listing Rule changes. This could alter who holds influence over Chorus in the future.

Chorus shares last closed at NZ$8.40. While the 7 day share price return of 0.72% edges higher, the 30 day and 90 day share price returns, down 5.41% and 12.77% respectively, point to fading short term momentum, even as the 5 year total shareholder return of 75.89% keeps the longer term story intact.

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Chorus has reshaped its rulebook while the share price has slipped over the past quarter. Does that combination argue for stepping in at NZ$8.40 now, or for keeping cash ready for a lower entry?

Most Popular Narrative: 11% Undervalued

On the most followed narrative, Chorus screens as undervalued, with a fair value of NZ$9.46 against the recent NZ$8.40 close, putting the focus firmly on whether its fibre network can carry the investment case.

The transition from copper to fiber networks is ahead of schedule, resulting in declining maintenance costs, reduced capital expenditure, and improved net margins. Copper retirement also unlocks valuable asset recycling opportunities, with copper extraction alone estimated to deliver a $30 to $50 million net benefit over the next 3 to 7 years, supporting cash flow and profitability.

See why 11 investors see Chorus as 11% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of NZ$9.46 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, the Chorus story can fray quickly if fixed wireless or satellite grab more share, or if tight regulation limits pricing power and squeezes margins.

Find out about the key risks to this Chorus narrative.

Another Take On Chorus Valuation

The fair value story around Chorus looks very different once you stop looking at future cash flows and focus on the earnings multiple that investors are actually paying today.

The stock trades on a P/E of 98.5x, which is more than 4x the local peer average of 23.2x and well above the 37.7x fair ratio that regression work suggests the market could gravitate toward. That kind of gap can point to a rich valuation where even small disappointments on earnings expectations matter a lot.

So if one model says Chorus is cheap against fair value, while the P/E says investors already pay a premium price, which signal should carry more weight for you right now, and over what time frame?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

NZSE:CNU P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026
NZSE:CNU P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026

Next Steps

If the split sentiment on Chorus has you undecided, move quickly from reading to testing the numbers yourself. Start by weighing the potential upside against the downside by digging into 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.