Spire Inc. (SR) — Stock Score Summary

Spire Inc. (SR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. As a natural gas utility, Spire Inc. is a capital-intensive business with regulated returns, which inherently limits its ability to be a high ROIC, asset-light quality compounder. Furthermore, the 'Geopolitical Inflation Regime' theme with higher-for-longer interest rates presents a significant headwind due to increased borrowing costs for capital projects and a negative re-rating for bond-proxy assets.

Spire Inc. is a regulated natural gas utility company providing essential services to customers across Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri, complemented by gas marketing and distribution operations. Its competitive moat is derived from its regulated monopoly status within its service territories, ensuring stable cash flows and predictable returns. Spire functions as a critical infrastructure provider, benefiting from high barriers to entry and reliable demand for its energy services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$86.99
Market Cap$5.1B
P/E (TTM)17.61
P/E (Forward)15.48
Price/Book1.50
Return on Equity9.1%
Return on Invested Capital5.9%
Debt/Equity232.75
Gross Margin42.8%
Operating Margin30.2%
Revenue Growth4.5%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$-926M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spire Inc.’s (SR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Spire Inc. (SR) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (43), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Spire Inc. have an economic moat?
Spire Inc. (SR) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 Spire Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Spire Inc. (SR) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. 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 Spire Inc. in?
Spire Inc. (SR) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).