SPIRE INC (SR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SR • US84857L1017
91.9425 USD
+0.07 (+0.08%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 11:41 AM
This SR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall SR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SR against 15 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. SR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SR was profitable.
- SR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SR (2.27%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SR (7.87%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- SR has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SR underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SR is below the industry average of 6.13%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.23%) for SR is above the 3 year average (3.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 7.87% | ||
| ROIC | 4.23% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.52%, SR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SR has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of SR (21.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.52% | ||
| 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. SR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SR is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- SR has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that SR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SR's Altman-Z score of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SR is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- SR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- SR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.42. This is in the lower half of the industry: SR underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC6.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that SR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SR has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: SR underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- SR has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. 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's Quick ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SR is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. SR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.46% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
- SR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.55%.
- 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)19.46%
EPS 3Y4.64%
EPS 5Y3.46%
EPS Q2Q%32.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.05%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.91%
3.2 Future
- SR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.84% yearly.
- SR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.56%
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y2.02%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.73 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SR.
- SR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- SR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.45.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.56 indicates a correct valuation of SR.
- SR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.65), we can say SR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SR is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- SR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)5.42
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
5. SR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.63%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, SR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.02%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- 73.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- SR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP73.84%
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
SR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:SR (3/10/2026, 11:41:17 AM)
91.9425
+0.07 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners95.61%
Inst Owner Change-3.93%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change1.38%
Market Cap5.43B
Revenue(TTM)2.57B
Net Income(TTM)270.30M
Analysts82.35
Price Target98.05 (6.64%)
Short Float %3.25%
Short Ratio4.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
Yearly Dividend3.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.02%
DP73.84%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.825)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.62%
Max EPS beat(2)3.24%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)25.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.62%
Max EPS beat(4)110.14%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)12.44%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2719.4%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-2039.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-23.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.62%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.42%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.47%
PT rev (1m)1.72%
PT rev (3m)2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 | ||
| P/S | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)5.91
Fwd EY6.43%
FCF(TTM)-4.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.78
OCFY10.64%
SpS43.48
BVpS58.08
TBVpS38.26
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)5.42
Graham Number80.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 7.87% | ||
| ROCE | 5.4% | ||
| ROIC | 4.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.75% | ||
| OM | 21.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.52% | ||
| 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 Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 281.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
F-Score6
WACC6.24%
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)19.46%
EPS 3Y4.64%
EPS 5Y3.46%
EPS Q2Q%32.09%
EPS Next Y18.56%
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y4.05%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.91%
Revenue Next Year3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y2.02%
EBIT growth 1Y10.18%
EBIT growth 3Y8.67%
EBIT growth 5Y8.09%
EBIT Next Year75.48%
EBIT Next 3Y27.49%
EBIT Next 5Y14.8%
FCF growth 1Y-438.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.14%
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 of SPIRE INC (SR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SPIRE INC (SR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SPIRE INC (SR) stock?
SPIRE INC (SR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPIRE INC (SR) is 18.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SR stock?
The dividend rating of SPIRE INC (SR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 73.84%.