Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 17.7x · EV/EBITDA 11.9x · ROE 8.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.6B | $4.8B | $3.8B | $3.0B | $3.2B | $3.2B | $2.7B | $4.4B | $3.6B | $3.5B | $2.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.8B | $10.0B | $8.5B | $7.7B | $7.6B | $6.9B | $5.9B | $7.3B | $6.3B | $6.1B | $5.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.71 | 18.65 | 16.06 | 14.70 | 15.78 | 12.33 | 36.94 | 24.78 | 16.95 | 21.70 | 19.55 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.85 | 1.93 | 1.46 | 1.12 | 1.48 | 1.41 | 1.47 | 2.27 | 1.85 | 2.02 | 1.84 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.34 | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.01 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.74 | 1.60 | 1.76 | 1.60 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 74.14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 7.92 | 8.28 | 4.15 | 6.76 | 59.04 | 12.66 | 5.81 | 9.83 | 7.94 | 12.17 | 8.60 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.05 | 3.30 | 2.89 | 3.46 | 3.08 | 3.19 | 3.73 | 3.18 | 3.49 | 3.45 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.93 | 12.19 | 11.15 | 11.45 | 11.77 | 10.38 | 14.67 | 15.07 | 13.52 | 12.27 | 12.63 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.72 | 18.71 | 16.74 | 17.45 | 19.02 | 15.41 | 28.68 | 22.54 | 21.85 | 18.50 | 18.22 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 167.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 78.1% | 78.1% | 37.9% | 33.3% | 37.5% | 36.8% | 37.8% | 32.7% | 31.3% | 36.3% | 35.4% |
| Operating Margin | 21.2% | 21.2% | 18.8% | 15.7% | 18.6% | 20.1% | 11.1% | 15.5% | 15.0% | 19.6% | 18.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.7% | 8.2% | 10.0% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 9.3% | 9.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.2% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 8.0% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| ROA | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| ROIC | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| ROCE | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.47 | 1.62 | 1.54 | 1.40 | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.29 | 1.40 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.37 | 6.37 | 6.21 | 7.04 | 6.75 | 5.62 | 7.92 | 5.92 | 5.68 | 5.20 | 5.91 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.54 | 1.47 | 1.61 | 1.54 | 1.40 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.29 | 1.40 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.37 | 6.37 | 6.21 | 7.04 | 6.74 | 5.61 | 7.91 | 5.91 | 5.68 | 5.18 | 5.90 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 93.12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.38 | 3.33 | 4.19 | 1.96 | 3.10 | 2.91 | 3.68 | 3.77 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.82 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.66 | 0.49 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.63 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.32 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.92 | 1.92 | 6.10 | 6.36 | 3.25 | 4.63 | 6.03 | 6.69 | 6.41 | 4.91 | 4.91 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 67.1% | 67.1% | 66.6% | 69.3% | 64.3% | 49.0% | 144.5% | 64.5% | 50.7% | 59.5% | 59.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.6% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 1.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $59M | $56M | $53M | $52M | $52M | $51M | $51M | $49M | $47M | $44M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SR stock.
Spire Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 17.7x. The historical average is 16.9x. This places it at the 73th percentile of its historical range.
Spire Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 11.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.0x.
Spire Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.2%. The historical average is 10.0%.
Based on historical data, Spire Inc. is trading at a P/E of 17.7x. This is at the 73th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Spire Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.01% with a payout ratio of 67.1%.
Spire Inc. has 78.1% gross margin and 21.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Spire Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Regulatory lag and weather volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Priced for Growth
Spire trades at 18.5x trailing earnings, a premium to peers like NFG at 14.4x, with a 3.8% dividend yield. According to recent market data, this suggests investors expect sustained rate base growth.
The forward P/E of 20.15 implies even higher earnings expectations, which may be optimistic given the seasonal earnings pattern. The dividend yield of 3.8% is attractive relative to the 10-year Treasury, but the payout ratio of 68.7% in 2026Q3 indicates limited room for growth without external funding. Investors appear to be paying up for Spire's accelerated CAPEX program, but the valuation hinges on timely regulatory recovery.
Earned ROE Lags Authorized
Spire's earned ROE of 12.3% in 2026Q3 is below typical authorized returns of 9-10%, as reported in financial statements. This suggests regulatory lag is compressing returns despite rate base growth.
The ROE has been volatile, swinging from -1.2% in 2025Q4 to 12.3% in 2026Q3, reflecting seasonality and timing of rate case outcomes. The average ROE over the last four quarters is approximately 5.5%, well below the authorized level, indicating that the company may not be earning its allowed return on a consistent basis. This gap may signal that rate cases have not kept pace with rising costs and capital investment, warranting close monitoring of future regulatory decisions.
Operating Margin Volatility
Operating margin swung from -0.1% in 2025Q4 to 29.8% in 2026Q2, as per quarterly data. This extreme volatility suggests cost recovery mechanisms are working but with significant timing lags.
The negative operating margin in off-peak quarters indicates that fixed costs are not fully recovered during low-demand periods, likely due to weather normalization and regulatory lag. The strong margins in peak quarters (29.8% in 2026Q2) suggest that fuel and purchased gas costs are being passed through effectively, but the timing mismatch creates earnings volatility. Investors should monitor the effectiveness of regulatory riders in smoothing these fluctuations.
Leverage Spikes on CAPEX
Debt-to-capital rose to 0.70 in 2026Q2 from 0.57 a year earlier, as reported in financial statements. This increase reflects the aggressive $2.3B CAPEX program, though it remains within regulatory norms.
Interest coverage of 5.32x in 2026Q2 is adequate, but the FFO-to-debt ratio of 6.20% is weak, indicating that cash flow generation is not keeping pace with debt growth. The leverage spike in 2026Q2 appears to be temporary, as debt-to-capital settled at 0.44 in 2026Q3, but the reliance on short-term financing during the CAPEX surge raises credit quality concerns. If regulatory recovery is delayed, the elevated leverage could strain the balance sheet.
Dividend Coverage Adequate
Dividend payout ratio averaged 68.7% in 2026Q3, with OCF-to-dividend coverage of 4.0x, according to reported cash flow data. This suggests the dividend is well covered despite seasonal swings.
The payout ratio of 68.7% is higher than the 20-30% seen in peak quarters, reflecting the seasonal earnings pattern. However, the OCF coverage of 4.0x indicates that cash flows are sufficient to support the dividend, even with elevated CAPEX. The dividend yield of 3.8% is a key return component for investors, but the high payout ratio in off-peak quarters may limit the company's ability to increase the dividend without external funding.
Misapplied P/E Ratio
Comparing Spire's P/E to industrial companies is misleading because utility earnings are regulated and interest-rate sensitive. As per financial analysis, the P/E should be anchored to the authorized ROE and Treasury yields.
The P/E of 18.54 is often compared to the broader market, but utilities trade as bond proxies, and their earnings power is tied to the allowed return on equity. A more appropriate metric is the implied ROE relative to the authorized ROE, or the dividend yield relative to the 10-year Treasury. Additionally, the P/E is distorted by seasonal earnings, so investors should use a normalized P/E based on average earnings over a full weather cycle. This adjustment would provide a more accurate valuation signal.