NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP (NJR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NJR • US6460251068
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This NJR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NJR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NJR was profitable.
- In the past year NJR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NJR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NJR had a positive operating cash flow.
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's Return On Equity of 13.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NJR outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NJR (5.21%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- NJR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.18%, NJR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NJR has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.00%, NJR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- NJR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NJR (55.49%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NJR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. NJR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- NJR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that NJR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.33, NJR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- NJR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- NJR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.47) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC6.59%
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 66.67% of its industry peers.
- NJR has a Quick 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NJR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. NJR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for NJR have decreased by -9.43% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- NJR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.44%.
- Measured over the past years, NJR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.83% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, NJR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.78%
EPS Next 5Y5.97%
Revenue Next Year15.82%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.43%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. NJR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.37, the valuation of NJR can be described as rather expensive.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NJR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. NJR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.79 indicates a correct valuation of NJR.
- NJR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NJR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say NJR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NJR is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NJR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- NJR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.63
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.78%
5. NJR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NJR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%.
- NJR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.56.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NJR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NJR grows each year by 7.28%, which is quite nice.
- NJR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- NJR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.28%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 56.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NJR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- NJR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP56.01%
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.78%
NJR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
55.06
+0.74 (+1.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners78.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.53%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change4.46%
Market Cap5.55B
Revenue(TTM)2.15B
Net Income(TTM)326.80M
Analysts82
Price Target56.87 (3.29%)
Short Float %2.25%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.28%
DP56.01%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.475)
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)1.83%
PT rev (3m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.05 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.94 |
EPS(TTM)3.17
EY5.76%
EPS(NY)3.49
Fwd EY6.33%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY9.05%
SpS21.37
BVpS24.54
TBVpS24.43
PEG (NY)5.63
PEG (5Y)1.79
Graham Number41.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.33 |
F-Score5
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.78%
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 Year50.35%
EBIT Next 3Y21.3%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 grow by 3.09% in the next year.