SPIRE INC (SR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SR - US84857L1017 - Common Stock
82.72 USD
-0.73 (-0.87%)
Overall SR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SR against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While SR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. SR also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SR has always been profitable.
SR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SR's Return On Assets of 2.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SR is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.57%, SR is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SR's Return On Invested Capital of 4.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SR is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SR is below the industry average of 6.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.13%) for SR is above the 3 year average (3.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 7.57% | ||
| ROIC | 4.13% |
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)2.23%
ROE(3y)7.27%
ROE(5y)7.75%
ROIC(3y)3.88%
ROIC(5y)3.96%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 10.36%, SR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.16%, SR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
SR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.36% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y4.45%
OM growth 5Y2.03%
PM growth 3Y3.46%
PM growth 5Y21.14%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SR has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SR has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that SR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.68, SR is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that SR has dependencies on debt financing.
SR has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC6.1%
2.3 Liquidity
SR has a Current Ratio of 0.32. This is a bad value and indicates that SR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SR has a Current ratio of 0.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SR underperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.21 indicates that SR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SR has a worse Quick ratio (0.21) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.66%.
Measured over the past 5 years, SR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.46% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.50% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.66%
EPS 3Y4.64%
EPS 5Y3.46%
EPS Q2Q%12.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.05%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.43%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue Next Year7.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.5%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y2.02%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.46.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SR is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. SR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.33, which indicates a correct valuation of SR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say SR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)5.34
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.80.
SR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.02%.
SR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.02%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
76.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP76.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
NYSE:SR (12/26/2025, 2:23:36 PM)
82.72
-0.73 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.71%
Inst Owner Change4.5%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change0.94%
Market Cap4.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)256.60M
Analysts80
Price Target95.37 (15.29%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio5.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
Yearly Dividend3.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.02%
DP76.77%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)51.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.62%
Max EPS beat(2)110.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)22.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.17%
Max EPS beat(4)110.14%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)12.77%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2715.86%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2041.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-23.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.42%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.33%
PT rev (1m)2.94%
PT rev (3m)15.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
EPS(TTM)4.48
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)5.4
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)-5.83
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.79
OCFY11.84%
SpS41.94
BVpS57.41
TBVpS37.56
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)5.34
Graham Number76.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 7.57% | ||
| ROCE | 5.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.66% | ||
| OM | 21.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.36% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)2.23%
ROE(3y)7.27%
ROE(5y)7.75%
ROIC(3y)3.88%
ROIC(5y)3.96%
ROICexc(3y)3.89%
ROICexc(5y)3.96%
ROICexgc(3y)4.4%
ROICexgc(5y)4.53%
ROCE(3y)5.34%
ROCE(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.2%
OM growth 3Y4.45%
OM growth 5Y2.03%
PM growth 3Y3.46%
PM growth 5Y21.14%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 309.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 37.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-Score6
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)292.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)280.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.66%
EPS 3Y4.64%
EPS 5Y3.46%
EPS Q2Q%12.96%
EPS Next Y20.43%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.05%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.72%
Revenue Next Year7.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.5%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y2.02%
EBIT growth 1Y7.29%
EBIT growth 3Y8.67%
EBIT growth 5Y8.09%
EBIT Next Year71.03%
EBIT Next 3Y27.6%
EBIT Next 5Y14.8%
FCF growth 1Y-773.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.65%
OCF growth 3Y119.04%
OCF growth 5Y4.23%
SPIRE INC / SR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SPIRE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SR.
What is the valuation status for SR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SPIRE INC (SR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SPIRE INC (SR) stock?
SPIRE INC (SR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of SPIRE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPIRE INC (SR) is 18.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
What is the expected EPS growth for SPIRE INC (SR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SPIRE INC (SR) is expected to grow by 20.43% in the next year.