NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NJR • US6460251068

53.42 USD
-0.23 (-0.43%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
53.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to NJR. NJR was compared to 15 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While NJR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. NJR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NJR was profitable.
  • NJR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • NJR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NJR had a positive operating cash flow.
NJR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNJR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 4.13%, NJR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NJR has a better Return On Equity (13.22%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of NJR (5.21%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NJR is in line with the industry average of 6.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 13.22%
ROIC 5.21%
ROA(3y)4.21%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)13.5%
ROE(5y)12.57%
ROIC(3y)5.25%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
NJR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNJR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NJR (15.18%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NJR has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of NJR (23.00%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • NJR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NJR has a worse Gross Margin (55.49%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NJR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23%
PM (TTM) 15.18%
GM 55.49%
OM growth 3Y16.52%
OM growth 5Y13.56%
PM growth 3Y20.33%
PM growth 5Y14.59%
GM growth 3Y19.25%
GM growth 5Y10.95%
NJR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNJR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NJR is destroying value.
  • NJR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NJR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NJR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NJR Yearly Shares OutstandingNJR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
NJR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNJR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that NJR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • NJR has a Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: NJR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47 is on the high side and indicates that NJR has dependencies on debt financing.
  • NJR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.47) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.47
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC6.4%
NJR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNJR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • NJR has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that NJR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NJR's Current ratio of 0.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NJR outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that NJR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.58, NJR is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.58
NJR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNJR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for NJR have decreased by -9.43% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, NJR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.71% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 18.44% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.83% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.43%
EPS 3Y9.44%
EPS 5Y9.71%
EPS Q2Q%-9.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.18%
Revenue growth 5Y0.83%
Sales Q2Q%23.85%

3.2 Future

  • NJR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.97% yearly.
  • NJR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.28%
EPS Next 2Y2.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue Next Year15.82%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.43%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
NJR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNJR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
NJR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNJR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • NJR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.85.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NJR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NJR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.05, NJR is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.57, which indicates a correct valuation of NJR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NJR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NJR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say NJR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.85
Fwd PE 15.57
NJR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNJR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NJR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.84
NJR Per share dataNJR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of NJR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y2.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NJR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NJR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.63.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, NJR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NJR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.28%!
  • NJR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • NJR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.28%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
NJR Yearly Dividends per shareNJR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • NJR pays out 56.01% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of NJR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP56.01%
EPS Next 2Y2.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.84%
NJR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNJR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M
NJR Dividend Payout.NJR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NJR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP

NYSE:NJR (2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 53.42 0 (0%)

53.42

-0.23 (-0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners78.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change4.46%
Market Cap5.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)326.80M
Analysts83.64
Price Target55.85 (4.55%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.28%
DP56.01%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-11
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.41%
Max EPS beat(2)12.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)48.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.41%
Max EPS beat(4)184.87%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)24.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)12.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.55%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-14.96%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.8%
PT rev (1m)-2.23%
PT rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.85
Fwd PE 15.57
P/S 2.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.72
P/B 2.18
P/tB 2.19
EV/EBITDA 12.84
EPS(TTM)3.17
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY6.42%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY9.33%
SpS21.37
BVpS24.54
TBVpS24.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.74
Graham Number41.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 13.22%
ROCE 7.11%
ROIC 5.21%
ROICexc 5.21%
ROICexgc 5.22%
OM 23%
PM (TTM) 15.18%
GM 55.49%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.21%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)13.5%
ROE(5y)12.57%
ROIC(3y)5.25%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.25%
ROICexc(5y)5.16%
ROICexgc(3y)5.26%
ROICexgc(5y)5.17%
ROCE(3y)7.08%
ROCE(5y)7.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.17%
OM growth 3Y16.52%
OM growth 5Y13.56%
PM growth 3Y20.33%
PM growth 5Y14.59%
GM growth 3Y19.25%
GM growth 5Y10.95%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.47
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.29
Cap/Depr 356.28%
Cap/Sales 31.94%
Interest Coverage 3.77
Cash Conversion 72.95%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 1.32
F-Score5
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)330.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)387.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)29%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.43%
EPS 3Y9.44%
EPS 5Y9.71%
EPS Q2Q%-9.3%
EPS Next Y-4.28%
EPS Next 2Y2.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.18%
Revenue growth 5Y0.83%
Sales Q2Q%23.85%
Revenue Next Year15.82%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.43%
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y3.5%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year38.89%
EBIT Next 3Y23.18%
EBIT Next 5Y16.44%
FCF growth 1Y-226.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-18.28%
OCF growth 3Y12.97%
OCF growth 5Y16.91%

NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP / NJR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NJR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NJR.


What is the valuation status for NJR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) stock?

NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP?

The financial health rating of NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) is expected to decline by -4.28% in the next year.