Values as of: 2024-11-04
PREFERRED STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Gas |
Last Closing
USD 24.9Change
+0.05 (+0.20)%Market Cap
USD 4.12BVolume
8.78KAnalyst Target
N/AVerdict
Verdict
Spire Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Gas Utility, Gas Marketing, and Midstream. It is also involved in the marketing of natural gas and related services; and transportation and storage of natural gas. In addition, the company engages in the operation of propane through its propane pipeline, risk management, and other activities. The company was formerly known as The Laclede Group, Inc. and changed its name to Spire Inc. in April 2016. Spire Inc. was founded in 1857 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Company Website : https://www.spireenergy.com
Currency: USD
Country : USA
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| NI | NiSource Inc |
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N/A |
| SR | Spire Inc |
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N/A |
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N/A
| Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) | Market Performance vs. Exchange | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| YTD | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 0.12% | 57% | F | 34% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Total Return | 0.12% | 57% | F | 37% | F | ||
| Trailing 12 Months | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 6.68% | 57% | F | 38% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Total Return | 6.68% | 57% | F | 40% | F | ||
| Trailing 5 Years | |||||||
| Capital Gain | -6.46% | 85% | B | 46% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Total Return | -6.46% | 85% | B | 47% | F | ||
| Average Annual (5 Year Horizon) | |||||||
| Capital Gain | -3.93% | 31% | F | 17% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 0.85% | 38% | F | 28% | F | ||
| Total Return | 4.78% | 92% | A | 81% | B- | ||
| Risk Return Profile | |||||||
| Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 13.78% | 69% | C- | 68% | D+ | ||
| Risk Adjusted Return | 6.15% | 38% | F | 27% | F | ||
| Market Capitalization | 4.12B | 50% | F | 76% | C+ | ||
| Target Price Action | Rating Action | Analyst | Rating | Price | Date |
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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.
This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
