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.
| Price | $86.99 |
| Market Cap | $5.1B |
| P/E (TTM) | 17.61 |
| P/E (Forward) | 15.48 |
| Price/Book | 1.50 |
| Return on Equity | 9.1% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 232.75 |
| Gross Margin | 42.8% |
| Operating Margin | 30.2% |
| Revenue Growth | 4.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
| Free Cash Flow | $-926M |
Spire Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).