SR:NYE-Spire Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Gas | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 61.4

Change

-0.35 (-0.57)%

Market Cap

USD 2.94B

Volume

0.36M

Analyst Target

USD 68.44
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About

Spire Inc, along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the purchase, retail distribution and sale of natural gas. The Company is also indulged in marketing of natural gas and related activities on a non-regulated basis.

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ETFs Containing SR

CSB VictoryShares US Small Ca.. 1.47 % 0.35 %

+0.07 (+0%)

USD 0.31B
KSCD 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -1.51% 36% F 37% F
Dividend Return 1.21% 64% D 55% F
Total Return -0.30% 36% F 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -9.35% 64% D 20% F
Dividend Return 4.36% 71% C- 63% D
Total Return -4.99% 64% D 20% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -25.85% 36% F 22% F
Dividend Return 16.19% 82% B 63% D
Total Return -9.67% 36% F 22% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -5.99% 36% F 16% F
Dividend Return -2.21% 43% F 18% F
Total Return 3.78% 79% B- 70% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.55% 64% D 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return -15.18% 43% F 18% F
Market Capitalization 2.94B 31% F 71% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 20.10 57% 54%
Price/Book Ratio 1.16 83% 64%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.41 38% 49%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.75 42% 35%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.16% 29% 46%
Return on Invested Capital 5.17% 36% 45%
Return on Assets 2.48% 29% 50%
Debt to Equity Ratio 121.82% 50% 29%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value 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.

Superior total returns

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.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

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.

Highly leveraged

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.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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.

Below median dividend returns

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.

Low market capitalization

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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.