Which has higher earnings and valuation, SR or LNT?

Alliant Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Spire. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Spire $2.48B 1.92 $271.70M $8.97 8.96 Alliant Energy $4.43B 3.94 $810M $3.16 21.28

Is SR or LNT more profitable?

Spire has a net margin of 21.48% compared to Alliant Energy's net margin of 18.45%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat Spire's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Spire 21.48% 8.65% 2.21% Alliant Energy 18.45% 11.16% 3.31%

Does the media prefer SR or LNT?

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 11 more articles in the media than Spire. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Alliant Energy and 4 mentions for Spire. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spire 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Alliant Energy 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SR or ATO?

Atmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Spire. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atmos Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Spire $2.48B 1.92 $271.70M $8.97 8.96 Atmos Energy $4.92B 5.61 $1.20B $8.41 19.41

Is SR or ATO more profitable?

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to Spire's net margin of 21.48%. Atmos Energy's return on equity of 9.67% beat Spire's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Spire 21.48% 8.65% 2.21% Atmos Energy 28.50% 9.67% 4.67%

Does the media favor SR or ATO?

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Spire. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Atmos Energy and 4 mentions for Spire. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Spire 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Atmos Energy 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer CPK or SR?

In the previous week, Spire had 2 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Spire and 2 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Chesapeake Utilities' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Chesapeake Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Chesapeake Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Spire 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to NJR or SR?

In the previous week, NewJersey Resources had 5 more articles in the media than Spire. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for NewJersey Resources and 4 mentions for Spire. Spire's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat NewJersey Resources' score of 0.56 indicating that Spire is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NewJersey Resources 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Spire 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to NWN or SR?

In the previous week, Spire had 2 more articles in the media than Northwest Natural Gas. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Spire and 2 mentions for Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northwest Natural Gas 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Spire 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Spire (SR) Competitors

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SR vs. LNT, ATO, CPK, NJR, and NWN

Should you buy Spire stock or one of its competitors? Spire's main competitors and comparable companies include Alliant Energy (LNT), Atmos Energy (ATO), Chesapeake Utilities (CPK), NewJersey Resources (NJR), and Northwest Natural Gas (NWN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Spire compare to Alliant Energy?

Spire (NYSE:SR) and Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Alliant Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Spire. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spire	$2.48B	1.92	$271.70M	$8.97	8.96
Alliant Energy	$4.43B	3.94	$810M	$3.16	21.28

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 11 more articles in the media than Spire. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Alliant Energy and 4 mentions for Spire. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spire	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Alliant Energy	10 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

87.4% of Spire shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Spire shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Spire presently has a consensus target price of $94.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.02%. Alliant Energy has a consensus target price of $77.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.48%. Given Spire's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Spire is more favorable than Alliant Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spire	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Alliant Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Spire pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Spire pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Spire has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Spire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Spire has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Spire has a net margin of 21.48% compared to Alliant Energy's net margin of 18.45%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat Spire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spire	21.48%	8.65%	2.21%
Alliant Energy	18.45%	11.16%	3.31%

Summary

Spire and Alliant Energy tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spire compare to Atmos Energy?

Spire (NYSE:SR) and Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Spire currently has a consensus target price of $94.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.02%. Atmos Energy has a consensus target price of $186.09, suggesting a potential upside of 13.98%. Given Spire's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Spire is more favorable than Atmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spire	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Atmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to Spire's net margin of 21.48%. Atmos Energy's return on equity of 9.67% beat Spire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spire	21.48%	8.65%	2.21%
Atmos Energy	28.50%	9.67%	4.67%

87.4% of Spire shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Spire shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Atmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Spire. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atmos Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spire	$2.48B	1.92	$271.70M	$8.97	8.96
Atmos Energy	$4.92B	5.61	$1.20B	$8.41	19.41

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Spire. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Atmos Energy and 4 mentions for Spire. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Spire	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Atmos Energy	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Spire has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Spire pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Spire pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atmos Energy pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Spire has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Atmos Energy has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years. Spire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Atmos Energy beats Spire on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spire compare to Chesapeake Utilities?

Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) and Spire (NYSE:SR) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Spire has higher revenue and earnings than Chesapeake Utilities. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chesapeake Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities	$930M	3.37	$140.30M	$6.27	20.73
Spire	$2.48B	1.92	$271.70M	$8.97	8.96

Chesapeake Utilities has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spire has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Chesapeake Utilities currently has a consensus target price of $142.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.23%. Spire has a consensus target price of $94.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.02%. Given Spire's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Spire is more favorable than Chesapeake Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chesapeake Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Spire	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Spire has a net margin of 21.48% compared to Chesapeake Utilities' net margin of 15.12%. Chesapeake Utilities' return on equity of 9.34% beat Spire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chesapeake Utilities	15.12%	9.34%	3.73%
Spire	21.48%	8.65%	2.21%

In the previous week, Spire had 2 more articles in the media than Chesapeake Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Spire and 2 mentions for Chesapeake Utilities. Chesapeake Utilities' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Chesapeake Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Chesapeake Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Spire	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

83.1% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Spire shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Chesapeake Utilities shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Spire shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Chesapeake Utilities pays an annual dividend of $2.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Spire pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Chesapeake Utilities pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spire pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Chesapeake Utilities has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Spire has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Spire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Spire beats Chesapeake Utilities on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spire compare to NewJersey Resources?

NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) and Spire (NYSE:SR) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

NewJersey Resources has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spire has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

NewJersey Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Spire pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. NewJersey Resources pays out 52.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spire pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NewJersey Resources has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years and Spire has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Spire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Spire has a net margin of 21.48% compared to NewJersey Resources' net margin of 16.42%. NewJersey Resources' return on equity of 14.46% beat Spire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NewJersey Resources	16.42%	14.46%	4.67%
Spire	21.48%	8.65%	2.21%

71.0% of NewJersey Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Spire shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of NewJersey Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Spire shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, NewJersey Resources had 5 more articles in the media than Spire. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for NewJersey Resources and 4 mentions for Spire. Spire's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat NewJersey Resources' score of 0.56 indicating that Spire is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NewJersey Resources	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Spire	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

NewJersey Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Spire. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NewJersey Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NewJersey Resources	$2.23B	2.42	$335.63M	$3.62	14.68
Spire	$2.48B	1.92	$271.70M	$8.97	8.96

NewJersey Resources presently has a consensus target price of $58.57, indicating a potential upside of 10.25%. Spire has a consensus target price of $94.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.02%. Given Spire's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Spire is more favorable than NewJersey Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NewJersey Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Spire	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Summary

Spire beats NewJersey Resources on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spire compare to Northwest Natural Gas?

Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) and Spire (NYSE:SR) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Spire has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Natural Gas. Spire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northwest Natural Gas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northwest Natural Gas	$1.29B	1.58	$113.32M	$3.00	16.16
Spire	$2.48B	1.92	$271.70M	$8.97	8.96

Northwest Natural Gas has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spire has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Northwest Natural Gas pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Spire pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Northwest Natural Gas pays out 65.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spire pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northwest Natural Gas has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years and Spire has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Spire is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

75.1% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Spire shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Northwest Natural Gas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Spire shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Spire had 2 more articles in the media than Northwest Natural Gas. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Spire and 2 mentions for Northwest Natural Gas. Northwest Natural Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Spire's score of 0.75 indicating that Northwest Natural Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northwest Natural Gas	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Spire	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northwest Natural Gas presently has a consensus target price of $55.25, suggesting a potential upside of 13.99%. Spire has a consensus target price of $94.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.02%. Given Spire's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Spire is more favorable than Northwest Natural Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northwest Natural Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Spire	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Spire has a net margin of 21.48% compared to Northwest Natural Gas' net margin of 9.75%. Spire's return on equity of 8.65% beat Northwest Natural Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northwest Natural Gas	9.75%	8.33%	2.03%
Spire	21.48%	8.65%	2.21%

Summary

Spire beats Northwest Natural Gas on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

SR vs. The Competition

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Metric	Spire	Gas Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.82B	$6.17B	$15.73B	$23.19B
Dividend Yield	4.05%	3.57%	4.05%	3.56%
P/E Ratio	8.96	28.09	24.37	28.69
Price / Sales	1.92	2.09	272.14	99.85
Price / Cash	8.38	13.50	18.62	33.82
Price / Book	1.51	1.52	2.17	4.74
Net Income	$271.70M	$334.50M	$701.43M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.74%	-1.30%	-0.83%	-1.99%
1 Month Performance	-2.71%	-1.12%	-2.14%	-2.68%
1 Year Performance	5.56%	3.05%	7.68%	10.45%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SR Spire	4.7834 of 5 stars	$80.33 -1.4%	$94.00 +17.0%	+5.4%	$4.82B	$2.48B	8.96	3,497
LNT Alliant Energy	4.2069 of 5 stars	$67.97 flat	$77.00 +13.3%	+4.0%	$17.62B	$4.36B	21.51	2,948	Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision
ATO Atmos Energy	4.5153 of 5 stars	$167.38 -0.1%	$187.73 +12.2%	-1.9%	$28.32B	$4.70B	19.90	5,487	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CPK Chesapeake Utilities	4.2528 of 5 stars	$132.72 +0.0%	$138.00 +4.0%	+3.4%	$3.20B	$930M	21.17	1,300	Positive News Analyst Forecast
NJR NewJersey Resources	3.6892 of 5 stars	$53.35 -0.1%	$57.83 +8.4%	+12.0%	$5.42B	$2.04B	14.74	1,376	News Coverage Dividend Increase Analyst Forecast

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Spire (SR) Competitors

SR vs. LNT, ATO, CPK, NJR, and NWN

How does Spire compare to Alliant Energy?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SR or LNT?

Does the media prefer SR or LNT?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SR or LNT?

Do analysts prefer SR or LNT?

Is SR or LNT a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, SR or LNT?

Is SR or LNT more profitable?

Summary

How does Spire compare to Atmos Energy?

Do analysts rate SR or ATO?

Is SR or ATO more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in SR or ATO?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SR or ATO?

Does the media favor SR or ATO?

Which has more risk and volatility, SR or ATO?

Is SR or ATO a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Spire compare to Chesapeake Utilities?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CPK or SR?

Which has more volatility and risk, CPK or SR?

Do analysts recommend CPK or SR?

Is CPK or SR more profitable?

Does the media prefer CPK or SR?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CPK or SR?

Is CPK or SR a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Spire compare to NewJersey Resources?

Which has more volatility and risk, NJR or SR?

Is NJR or SR a better dividend stock?

Is NJR or SR more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in NJR or SR?

Does the media refer more to NJR or SR?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NJR or SR?

Do analysts rate NJR or SR?

Summary

How does Spire compare to Northwest Natural Gas?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NWN or SR?

Which has more volatility and risk, NWN or SR?

Is NWN or SR a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of NWN or SR?

Does the media refer more to NWN or SR?

Do analysts recommend NWN or SR?

Is NWN or SR more profitable?

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