NiSource Inc. (NI) — Stock Score Summary

NiSource Inc. (NI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. NiSource is a regulated US utility. It lacks the geographic exposure to the massive AI data center hubs that would drive asymmetric power demand growth, leaving it as a slow-growing, capital-intensive utility with no place in a concentrated global equity book.

NiSource Inc. is an energy holding company providing natural gas and electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers across six states in the Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company benefits from a stable, regulated asset base, geographic diversification, and essential service provision, ensuring predictable cash flows. NiSource is a regulated utility focused on infrastructure modernization and transitioning its energy portfolio, offering defensive characteristics and consistent dividend payments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$46.33
Market Cap$22.4B
P/E (TTM)22.81
P/E (Forward)20.45
Price/Book2.32
Return on Equity9.1%
Return on Invested Capital5.8%
Debt/Equity140.91
Gross Margin50.7%
Operating Margin34.8%
Revenue Growth8.2%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$-1.6B

NiSource Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiSource Inc.’s (NI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NiSource Inc. (NI) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (32), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does NiSource Inc. have an economic moat?
NiSource Inc. (NI) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NiSource Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NiSource Inc. (NI) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NiSource Inc. in?
NiSource Inc. (NI) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).
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