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Spire Inc (SR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Spire Inc stock (SR) is currently trading at $90.38. Spire Inc PE ratio is 19.78. Spire Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.08. Analyst consensus price target for SR is $96.25. WallStSmart rates SR as Hold.

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Spire Inc

NYSEUTILITIES
$90.38
$0.04 (-0.04%)
52W$67.19
$94.27
Target$96.25+6.5%

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SR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Spire Inc (SR)

Margin of Safety
+37.1%
Strong Buy Zone
SR Fair Value
$140.02
Graham Formula
Current Price
$90.38
$49.64 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $140.02
Overvalued
Price $90.38
Graham IV $140.02
Analyst $96.25

SR trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $140.02, offering a 37% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Spire Inc (SR) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Spire Inc (SR) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.3/10
Institutional Own.Quality
92.27%10/10

92.27% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Operating MarginProfitability
23.40%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $23 kept per $100 revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.648/10

Trading at 1.64x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$5.34B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Spire Inc (SR) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 5.2/10
Return on EquityProfitability
8.47%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

PEG RatioValuation
2.464/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
2.086/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.08x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
13.90%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 13.90% per year

EPS GrowthGrowth
14.90%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 14.90%

Profit MarginProfitability
11.10%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue

Spire Inc (SR) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 5.2/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.64) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 23.40%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.46), Price/Sales (2.08) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 13.90%, EPS Growth at 14.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.47%, Profit Margin at 11.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.47% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 13.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Operating Margin) and negatives (Return on Equity, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

SR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

SR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.08x sits near its historical average of 2.1x (14th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 2% below its historical high of 2.13x set in Mar 2026, and 2% above its historical low of 2.03x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Spire Inc (SR) · UTILITIESUTILITIES - REGULATED GAS

The Big Picture

Spire Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.6B with 14% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 847.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -122M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Spire Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.5%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 5.3B is significantly higher than cash (4M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Spire Inc.

Bottom Line

Spire Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Spire Inc(SR)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

UTILITIES

Industry

UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS

Country

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.

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700 MARKET STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, 63101