Spire Inc (SR)vsSouthwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)
SR
Spire Inc
$82.38
+1.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.68B
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
$88.72
+1.78%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spire Inc generates 46% more annual revenue ($2.60B vs $1.78B). SWX leads profitability with a 26.1% profit margin vs 13.8%. SWX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.18. SR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
SR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SWX
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Revenue declined 21.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SR
The strongest argument for SR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : SWX
The strongest argument for SWX centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.1% and operating margin at 37.9%.
Bear Case : SR
The primary concerns for SR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SWX
The primary concerns for SWX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SR profiles as a value stock while SWX is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SWX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
SR is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
SR generates stronger free cash flow (218M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 65/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Spire Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Spire Inc. 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 is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Visit Website →Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada and California. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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