Spire
Spire Inc., through its subsidiaries, 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 last earnings update was 22 days ago. More info.
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SR Share Price and Events
7 Day Returns
1 Year Returns
SR Shareholder Return
| 7 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spire (SR) | -0.1% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 22.1% | 35% | 85.5% |
| US Gas Utilities | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2% | 14.1% | 30.3% | 57.6% |
| US Market | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 36.1% | 41% |
1 Year Return vs Industry and Market
- SR outperformed the Gas Utilities industry which returned 14.1% over the past year.
- SR outperformed the Market in United States of America which returned 2.9% over the past year.
SR Value
Is Spire undervalued based on future cash flows and its price relative to the stock market?
Value is all about what a company is worth versus what price it is
available for. If you went into a grocery store and all the bananas were on sale
at half price, they could be considered
undervalued.
- It is not possible to calculate the future cash flow value for Spire. This is due to cash flow or dividend data being unavailable. The share price is $85.89.
PRICE RELATIVE TO MARKET
We can also value a company based on what the stock market is willing to pay for
it. This is similar to the price of fruit (e.g. Mangoes or Avocados) increasing
when they are out of season, or how much your home is worth.The amount the stock market is willing to pay for Spire's earnings, growth and assets is considered below, and whether this is a fair price.
Price based on past earnings
Are
Spire's earnings available for a low price, and how does
this compare to other companies in the same industry?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share * | Company Filings (2019-03-31) in USD | $4.40 |
| NYSE:SR Share Price ** | NYSE (2019-05-23) in USD | $85.89 |
| United States of America Gas Utilities Industry PE Ratio | Median Figure of 11 Publicly-Listed Gas Utilities Companies | 24.12x |
| United States of America Market PE Ratio | Median Figure of 3,085 Publicly-Listed Companies | 17.79x |
* Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual GAAP earnings per share excluding extraordinary items.
** Primary Listing of Spire.
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | = NYSE:SR Share Price ÷ EPS (both in USD) = 85.89 ÷ 4.40 |
19.51x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Spire is good value based on earnings compared to the US Gas Utilities industry average.
- Spire is overvalued based on earnings compared to the United States of America market.
Price based on expected Growth
Does
Spire's expected growth come at a high price?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | See PE Ratio Section | 19.51x |
| Net Income Annual Growth Rate | See Future Growth Section. Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 7 Analysts |
0.5%per year |
| United States of America Gas Utilities Industry PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 10 Publicly-Listed Gas Utilities Companies | 2.9x |
| United States of America Market PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 2,123 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.54x |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PEG Ratio | = PE Ratio ÷ Net Income Annual Growth Rate = 19.51x ÷ 0.5% |
40.03x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Spire is poor value based on expected growth next year.
Price based on value of assets
What value do investors place on
Spire's
assets?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value per Share | Company Filings (2019-03-31) in USD | $47.42 |
| NYSE:SR Share Price * | NYSE (2019-05-23) in USD | $85.89 |
| United States of America Gas Utilities Industry PB Ratio | Median Figure of 12 Publicly-Listed Gas Utilities Companies | 2.28x |
| United States of America Market PB Ratio | Median Figure of 5,201 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.84x |
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PB Ratio | = NYSE:SR Share Price ÷ Book Value per Share (both in USD) = 85.89 ÷ 47.42 |
1.81x |
* Primary Listing of Spire.
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Spire is good value based on assets compared to the US Gas Utilities industry average.
Value checks
We assess Spire's value by looking at:- Is the discounted cash flow value less than 20%, or 40% of the share price? (2 checks) ( Click here or on bar chart for details of DCF calculation. )
- Is the PE ratio less than the market average, and/ or less than the Gas Utilities industry average (and greater than 0)? (2 checks)
- Is the PEG ratio within a reasonable range (0 to 1)? (1 check)
- Is the PB ratio less than the Gas Utilities industry average (and greater than 0)? (1 check) Spire has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Earnings per Share in all our calculations including PE and PEG Ratio.
Full details on the Value part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
SR Future Performance
How is Spire expected to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 7 analysts?
The future performance of a company is measured in the same way as past
performance, by looking at estimated
growth
and how much profit it is expected to make.Future estimates come from professional analysts. Just like forecasting the weather, they don’t always get it right!
Earnings growth vs Low Risk Savings
- Spire's earnings growth is positive but not above the low risk savings rate of 2.7%.
Growth vs Market Checks
- Spire's earnings growth is positive but not above the United States of America market average.
- Spire's revenue growth is positive but not above the United States of America market average.
Annual Growth Rates Comparison
| Data Point | Source | Value (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| NYSE:SR Future Earnings Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 7 Analysts | 0.5% |
| NYSE:SR Future Revenue Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Revenue of 7 Analysts | 1% |
| United States of America Gas Utilities Industry Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 12% |
| United States of America Gas Utilities Industry Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 4.4% |
| United States of America Market Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 13.7% |
| United States of America Market Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 7.3% |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Learn more about our growth rate calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model.
Analysts growth expectations
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (1 month ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | 454 | |||
| 2021-09-30 | 2,037 | 423 | 209 | 4 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2,037 | 401 | 201 | 7 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1,999 | 352 | 196 | 7 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 1,995 | 445 | 221 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2,005 | 509 | 165 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1,965 | 457 | 214 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1,985 | 479 | 226 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1,957 | 372 | 222 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,807 | 296 | 232 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,741 | 288 | 161 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1,761 | 292 | 160 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,687 | 311 | 149 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1,633 | 305 | 142 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,537 | 328 | 144 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1,462 | 313 | 139 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Past and Future Earnings per Share
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (1 month ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
All data from Spire Company Filings, last reported 1 month ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * | EPS High Estimate | EPS Low Estimate | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | ||||
| 2021-09-30 | 4.01 | 4.07 | 3.95 | 2.00 |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.90 | 3.92 | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.86 | 3.93 | 3.76 | 3.00 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * |
|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 4.40 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.32 |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.35 |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.65 |
| 2018-03-31 | 4.61 |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.87 |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.44 |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.47 |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.30 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.18 |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.26 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.19 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Future performance checks
We assess Spire's future performance by looking at:- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the low risk savings rate, plus a premium to keep pace with inflation?
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in earnings of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in revenue of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity in 3 years expected to be over 20%? (1 check)
Spire has a total score of 0/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note 1: We use GAAP Net Income Excluding Exceptional Items for our Earnings in all our calculations.
Full details on the Future part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
SR Past Performance
How has Spire performed over the past 5 years?
The past performance of a company can be measured by how much
growth
it has experienced and how much profit it makes relative to the funds and assets
it has available.
Past earnings growth
Past Earnings growth analysis
- Spire's year on year earnings growth rate has been positive over the past 5 years.
- Spire's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the 5-year average.
- Spire's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the US Gas Utilities industry average.
Earnings and Revenue History
All data from Spire Company Filings, last reported 1 month ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Net Income * | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 1,995.30 | 221.40 | -11.10 | |
| 2018-12-31 | 2,005.20 | 165.10 | -1.50 | |
| 2018-09-30 | 1,965.00 | 213.70 | ||
| 2018-06-30 | 1,984.50 | 226.20 | 7.20 | |
| 2018-03-31 | 1,957.40 | 222.10 | 7.20 | |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,807.40 | 231.90 | -1.90 | |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,740.70 | 161.20 | ||
| 2017-06-30 | 1,761.30 | 160.30 | ||
| 2017-03-31 | 1,687.10 | 149.30 | ||
| 2016-12-31 | 1,633.00 | 142.10 | ||
| 2016-09-30 | 1,537.30 | 143.70 | ||
| 2016-06-30 | 1,462.20 | 139.20 | ||
| 2016-03-31 | 1,488.10 | 142.60 | ||
| 2015-12-31 | 1,756.20 | 136.20 | ||
| 2015-09-30 | 1,976.40 | 136.40 | ||
| 2015-06-30 | 1,994.50 | 140.30 | ||
| 2015-03-31 | 1,961.10 | 137.80 | ||
| 2014-12-31 | 1,778.20 | 95.80 | ||
| 2014-09-30 | 1,627.20 | 84.30 | ||
| 2014-06-30 | 1,552.00 | 89.60 | ||
| 2014-03-31 | 1,475.48 | 84.50 | ||
| 2013-12-31 | 1,178.60 | 62.41 | ||
| 2013-09-30 | 1,017.00 | 52.50 | ||
| 2013-06-30 | 1,039.44 | 61.37 | ||
| 2013-03-31 | 1,061.00 | 63.26 | ||
| 2012-12-31 | 1,021.57 | 62.77 | ||
| 2012-09-30 | 1,125.50 | 62.30 | ||
| 2012-06-30 | 1,226.98 | 60.16 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance last year
We want to ensure a company is making the most of what it has available. This is
done by comparing the return (profit) to a company's available
funds,
assets
and
capital.
- Spire has not efficiently used shareholders’ funds last year (Return on Equity less than 20%).
- Spire used its assets less efficiently than the US Gas Utilities industry average last year based on Return on Assets.
- Spire's use of capital deteriorated last year versus 3 years ago (Return on Capital Employed).
Past performance checks
We assess Spire's performance over the past 5 years by checking for:- Has earnings increased in past 5 years? (1 check)
- Has the earnings growth in the last year exceeded that of the Gas Utilities industry? (1 check)
- Is the recent earnings growth over the last year higher than the average annual growth over the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity (ROE) higher than 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Assets (ROA) above industry average? (1 check)
- Has the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) increased from 3 years ago? (1 check)
Spire has a total score of 1/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Net Income excluding extraordinary items in all our calculations.
Full details on the Past part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
SR Health
How is Spire's financial health and their level of debt?
A company's financial position is much like your own financial position,
it includes everything you own
(assets)
and owe
(liabilities).The boxes below represent the relative size of what makes up Spire's finances.
The net worth of a company is the difference between its assets and liabilities.
- Spire's short term (1 year) commitments are greater than its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
- Spire's long term commitments exceed its cash and other short term assets.
Balance sheet
Assets
Liabilities and shares
- High level of physical assets or inventory.
- Debt is not covered by short term assets, assets are 0.3x debt.
Historical Debt
Nearly all companies have debt. Debt in itself isn’t
bad,
however if the debt is too high, or the company can’t afford to pay the interest
on its debts this may have impacts in the future.The graphic below shows equity (available funds) and debt, we ideally want to see the red area (debt) decreasing.
If there is any debt we look at the companies capability to repay it, and whether the level has increased over the past 5 years.
All data from Spire Company Filings, last reported 1 month ago.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Total Equity | Total Debt | Cash & Short Term Investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 2,406.00 | 2,768.90 | 11.10 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2,284.60 | 2,793.10 | 8.40 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2,263.30 | 2,629.20 | 4.40 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2,314.20 | 2,371.00 | 6.90 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2,160.00 | 2,571.10 | 17.80 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2,085.70 | 2,719.10 | 6.70 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,991.30 | 2,572.30 | 7.40 |
| 2017-06-30 | 2,028.20 | 2,376.00 | 8.30 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,883.00 | 2,492.70 | 19.60 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1,796.70 | 2,577.70 | 10.60 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,768.20 | 2,469.40 | 5.20 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1,802.40 | 1,949.30 | 4.90 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1,681.40 | 2,105.20 | 8.70 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1,600.30 | 2,228.60 | 4.60 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1,573.60 | 2,189.50 | 13.80 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1,608.60 | 2,027.80 | 5.70 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1,611.60 | 2,063.90 | 46.90 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1,533.50 | 2,248.50 | 13.40 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1,508.40 | 2,138.10 | 16.10 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1,533.80 | 976.60 | 571.80 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1,106.62 | 868.82 | 10.93 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1,066.39 | 1,006.26 | 34.52 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1,046.30 | 986.70 | 53.00 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1,081.00 | 464.44 | 556.49 |
| 2013-03-31 | 640.00 | 468.98 | 146.88 |
| 2012-12-31 | 620.78 | 447.68 | 46.56 |
| 2012-09-30 | 601.61 | 404.52 | 27.46 |
| 2012-06-30 | 611.16 | 364.60 | 21.52 |
- Spire's level of debt (115.1%) compared to net worth is high (greater than 40%).
- The level of debt compared to net worth has increased over the past 5 years (78.3% vs 115.1% today).
- Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16.1%, less than 20% of total debt).
- Interest payments on debt are well covered by earnings (EBIT is 3.4x coverage).
Financial health checks
We assess Spire's financial health by checking for:- Are short term assets greater than short term liabilities? (1 check)
- Are short term assets greater than long term liabilities? (1 check)
- Has the debt to equity ratio increased in the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the debt to equity ratio over 40%? (1 check)
- Is the debt covered by operating cash flow? (1 check)
- Are earnings greater than 5x the interest on debt (if company pays interest at all)? (1 check) Spire has a total score of 1/6, see the detailed checks below.
- Does cash and short term investments cover stable operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
- Does cash and short term investments cover growing operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
Full details on the Health part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
SR Dividends
What is Spire's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Dividends are regular cash payments to you from the company, similar to a
bank paying you interest on a savings account.
Annual Dividend Income
If you bought
$2,000 of
Spire
shares you are expected to receive
$55
in your first year as a dividend.
Dividend Amount
- Spire's pays a higher dividend yield than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (1.45%).
- Spire's dividend is below the markets top 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (3.7%).
Upcoming dividend payment
Purchase Spire before the 'Buy Limit' to receive their next dividend payment.
Annualized Historical and Future Dividends
It is important to see if the dividend for a company is stable, and not
wildly increasing/decreasing each year. This graph shows you the historical rate
to count toward your assessment of the stock.We also check to see if the dividend has increased in the past 10 years.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Annualized Dividend Yield | S&P Global Market Data | See Below |
| Past Dividends per Share | Company Filings/ Annualized Dividend Payments | See Below |
| Future Dividends per Share Estimates | Average of up to 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| United States of America Gas Utilities Industry Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 11 Stocks | 2.4% |
| United States of America Market Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 2005 Stocks | 2.5% |
| United States of America Minimum Threshold Dividend Yield | 10th Percentile | 0.8% |
| United States of America Bottom 25% Dividend Yield | 25th Percentile | 1.4% |
| United States of America Top 25% Dividend Yield | 75th Percentile | 3.7% |
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Note all dividend per share amounts are annualized and not quarterly or other period.
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per Share (annual) | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | ||
| 2021-09-30 | 2.60 | 4.00 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.50 | 7.00 |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.38 | 6.00 |
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per share (annual) | Avg. Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-01 | 2.370 | 2.783 |
| 2019-02-06 | 2.370 | 2.951 |
| 2018-11-15 | 2.370 | 3.089 |
| 2018-08-02 | 2.250 | 3.022 |
| 2018-02-01 | 2.250 | 3.228 |
| 2017-11-15 | 2.250 | 3.037 |
| 2017-08-02 | 2.100 | 2.748 |
| 2017-01-26 | 2.100 | 3.075 |
| 2016-11-15 | 2.100 | 3.256 |
| 2016-07-28 | 1.960 | 3.061 |
| 2016-04-28 | 1.960 | 2.948 |
| 2016-01-28 | 1.960 | 2.982 |
| 2015-11-24 | 1.960 | 3.349 |
| 2015-07-30 | 1.840 | 3.349 |
| 2015-04-30 | 1.840 | 3.492 |
| 2015-01-29 | 1.840 | 3.549 |
| 2014-11-20 | 1.840 | 3.497 |
| 2014-07-31 | 1.760 | 3.633 |
| 2014-04-24 | 1.760 | 3.730 |
| 2014-01-30 | 1.760 | 3.834 |
| 2013-11-21 | 1.760 | 3.886 |
| 2013-07-25 | 1.700 | 3.740 |
| 2013-04-25 | 1.700 | 3.678 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.700 | 4.060 |
| 2012-11-14 | 1.700 | 4.344 |
| 2012-07-27 | 1.660 | 3.946 |
| 2012-04-27 | 1.660 | 4.230 |
| 2012-01-26 | 1.660 | 4.107 |
| 2011-11-17 | 1.660 | 4.139 |
| 2011-07-29 | 1.620 | 4.204 |
| 2011-04-29 | 1.620 | 4.322 |
| 2011-01-27 | 1.620 | 4.255 |
| 2010-11-18 | 1.620 | 4.388 |
| 2010-07-30 | 1.580 | 4.574 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.580 | 4.678 |
| 2010-01-28 | 1.580 | 4.715 |
| 2009-11-19 | 1.580 | 4.785 |
| 2009-07-31 | 1.540 | 4.754 |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
- Dividends per share have increased over the past 10 years.
Current Payout to shareholders
What portion of
Spire's earnings are
paid
to the shareholders as a dividend.
- Dividends paid are covered by earnings (1.9x coverage).
- Dividends after 3 years are expected to be covered by earnings (1.7x coverage).
Income/ dividend checks
We assess Spire's dividend by checking for:- Firstly is the company paying a notable dividend (greater than 0.8%) - if not then the rest of the checks are ignored.
- Is current dividend yield above the bottom 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Is current dividend yield above the top 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Have they paid a dividend for 10 years, and during this period has the dividend been volatile (drop of more than 25%)? (1 check)
- If they have paid a dividend for 10 years has it increased in this time? (1 check)
- How sustainable is the dividend, can Spire afford to pay it from its earnings today and in 3 years (Payout ratio less than 90%)? (2 checks) Spire has a total score of 5/6, see the detailed checks below.
Full details on the Dividends part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
SR Management
CEO
| COMPENSATION | $4,016,839 |
| AGE | 53 |
| TENURE AS CEO | 7.3 years |
CEO Bio
Ms. Suzanne Sitherwood has been the Chief Executive Officer of Spire Inc. (formerly, The Laclede Group, Inc.) since February 1, 2012 and has been its President since September 1, 2011. With more than 36 years of experience in the natural gas industry, serving in roles ranging from Chief Engineer to Vice President of gas operations and capacity planning, Ms. Sitherwood possesses significant experience working in a regulatory environment while implementing strategic growth initiatives. She has considerable leadership and management experience. Ms. Sitherwood served as the Chief Executive Officer of Laclede Gas Company since February 1, 2012. She served as the President of Laclede Gas Company until October 1, 2012. She served as the President of Atlanta Gas Light Company Inc. and served as its Senior Vice President of Southeastern Region since November 2004. She served as President of Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas, which were natural gas utility subsidiaries of AGL Resources. Since joining AGL Resources in 1983, she served executive positions in gas supply, storage and transportation, construction, engineering and rates and regulatory affairs. She served as Senior Vice President of Southern Operations at Southern Company Gas since August 23, 2006. She has been the Chairman of the Board at Laclede Gas Company since February 1, 2012. She served as Vice President of Gas Operations and capacity planning at Atlanta Gas Light Company Inc. since June 2002. Ms. Sitherwood joined AGL Resources nearly 25 years ago as a co-op student in the cathodic protection group and has held a variety of positions including Vice President of Engineering & Construction, Chief Engineer, Director of Competition Planning, Director of Rates and Regulatory Affairs and Director of Residential Markets. She has been the Chairman of the Board at Alabama Gas Corporation since September 2014. She served as Chairman of St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association until August 2016. She has been Deputy Chairman of the Board at Federal Reserve Bank Of St. Louis since January 2018 and has been its Director since 2016. She serves as a Director at Alabama Gas Corporation. She has been an Independent Director of Alcoa Corporation since November 1, 2016. She has been a Director of Spire Inc., since 2011. Ms. Sitherwood serves as the Chairman of the Board since January 2015 and Chief Executive Officer since October 2012 at Spire Missouri Inc. and serves as Chairman of the Board since September 2014 at Spire Alabama Inc. Ms. Sitherwood serves as Director of St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association. She is a Board Member of Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia. She also serves on the boards of Civic Progress St. Louis, United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Executive Committee and Board, Birmingham Business Alliance and the American Gas Association. She is a Board Member for Emory Hospital Visiting Committee and AID Atlanta, where she dedicates time to education about HIV and other related issues. She was recognized in 2001 by Business to Business Magazine as a recipient of the “Divas“ award. She is a Graduate of Southern College of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering technology. Ms. Sitherwood also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Brenau University.
CEO Compensation
- Suzanne's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year, both up more than 20%.
- Suzanne's remuneration is about average for companies of similar size in United States of America.
Management Team Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Spire management team in years:
- The average tenure for the Spire management team is over 5 years, this suggests they are a seasoned and experienced team.
Management Team
Suzanne Sitherwood
President
$4M
53
7.3 yrs
Steve Rasche
Executive VP
$1M
58
5.6 yrs
Steve Lindsey
Executive VP & CEO of Distribution Operations & Gas Utilities
$1M
52
6.6 yrs
Mark Darrell
Senior VP
$1M
60
7 yrs
Mike Geiselhart
Senior VP of Strategic Planning & Corporate Development
$1M
59
4.3 yrs
Tim Goodson
Vice President of Operations
Ryan Hyman
Chief Information Officer & VP of Information Technology Services
5.1 yrs
Scott Dudley
Managing Director of Investor Relations
Jessica Willingham
Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Gery Gorla
Vice President of Human Resources
Board of Directors Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Spire board of directors in years:
- The tenure for the Spire board of directors is about average.
Board of Directors
Ed Glotzbach
Chairman of the Board
$359K
70
4.3 yrs
Suzanne Sitherwood
President
$4M
53
7.7 yrs
Brenda Newberry
Director
$191K
65
12.3 yrs
Mark Borer
Director
$197K
64
5.3 yrs
Maria Fogarty
Director
$195K
59
4.8 yrs
Mary Ann Van Lokeren
Director
$289K
70
19.3 yrs
John Stupp
Director
$173K
68
14.3 yrs
Rob Jones
Director
$173K
59
3.3 yrs
Steve Schwartz
Director
59
0.5 yrs
Who owns this company?
Recent Insider Transactions
| Announced | Type | Name | Entity | Role | Start | End | Shares | Max Price ($) | Value ($) | |
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Management checks
We assess Spire's management by checking for:- Is the CEO's compensation unreasonable compared to market cap? (1 check)
- Has the CEO's compensation increased more than 20% whilst the EPS is down more then 20%? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the management team less than 2 years? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the board of directors team less than 3 years? (1 check) Spire has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use the top 6 management executives and board members in our calculations.
Note 2: Insider trading include any internal stakeholders and these transactions .
Full details on the Management part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
SR News
Simply Wall St News
Introducing Spire (NYSE:SR), A Stock That Climbed 85% In The Last Five Years
(NYSE:SR) shareholders have enjoyed a 85% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the market return of around 45% (not including dividends). … During five years of share price growth, Spire achieved compound earnings per share (EPS) growth of 10% per year. … We note that for Spire the TSR over the last 5 years was 117%, which is better than the share price return mentioned above.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleDoes Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) CEO Pay Matter?
In 2012 Suzanne Sitherwood was appointed CEO of Spire Inc. … First, this article will compare CEO compensation with compensation at similar sized companies. … How Does Suzanne Sitherwood's Compensation Compare With Similar Sized Companies?
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhat Does Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) Balance Sheet Tell Us About It?
(NYSE:SR) with its market cap of US$4.2b, are popular for their explosive growth, investors should also be aware of their balance sheet to judge whether the company can survive a downturn. … The following basic checks can help you get a picture of the company's balance sheet strength.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWith A Return On Equity Of 7.2%, Has Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) Management Done Well?
While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like to learn about Return On Equity (ROE) and why it is important. … Our data shows Spire has a return on equity of 7.2% for the last year. … Return on Equity = Net Profit ÷ Shareholders' Equity
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhy Dividend Hunters Love Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR)
Over the past 10 years Spire Inc. … Does Spire tick all the boxes of a great dividend stock? … 5 questions I ask before picking a dividend stock
Simply Wall St - – Full articleSpire Inc. (NYSE:SR): 4 Days To Buy Before The Ex-Dividend Date
Have you been keeping an eye on Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) upcoming dividend of US$0.59 per share payable on the 02 April 2019? … Below, I will explain how holding Spire can impact your portfolio income stream, by analysing the stock's most recent financial data and dividend attributes. … When assessing a stock as a potential addition to my dividend Portfolio, I look at these five areas:?
Simply Wall St - – Full articleIs Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) Struggling With Its 5.0% Return On Capital Employed?
In particular, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE), as that can give us insight into how profitably the company is able to employ capital in its business. … Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE). … ROCE is a measure of a company's yearly pre-tax profit (its return), relative to the capital employed in the business.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhat You Must Know About Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) Financial Strength
Participate in a short research study and receive a 6-month subscription to the award winning Simply Wall St research tool (valued at $60)! … SR’s financial liquidity and debt position will be analysed in this article, to get an idea of whether the company can fund opportunities for strategic growth and maintain strength through economic downturns. … Note that this commentary is very high-level and solely focused on financial health, so I suggest you dig deeper yourself.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleHere's What We Think About Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) CEO Pay
This analysis aims first to contrast CEO compensation with other companies that have similar market capitalization. … Take the survey and be part of one of the most advanced studies of stock market investors to date … How Does Suzanne Sitherwood's Compensation Compare With Similar Sized Companies?
Simply Wall St - – Full articleHere's How P/E Ratios Can Help Us Understand Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR)
To keep it practical, we'll show how Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) P/E ratio could help you assess the value on offer. … Spire has a price to earnings ratio of 16.79, based on the last twelve months. … Price to Earnings Ratio = Price per Share ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)
Simply Wall St - – Full articleSR Company Info
Description
Spire Inc., through its subsidiaries, 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 operates through two segments, Gas Utility and Gas Marketing. It is also involved in marketing natural gas; and provision of energy services on non-regulated basis to on-system utility transportation customers, as well as to retail and wholesale customers. In addition, the company engages in the transportation of propane through its propane pipeline; compression of natural gas; risk management; and other activities. Further, it provides physical natural gas storage services. The company was formerly known as The Laclede Group, Inc. and changed its name to Spire Inc. in April 2016. Spire Inc. was founded in 1857 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Details
| Name: | Spire Inc. |
| SR | |
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Founded: | 1857 |
| $4,358,563,633 | |
| 50,745,880 | |
| Website: | http://www.spireenergy.com |
| Address: |
Spire Inc. 700 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri, 63101, United States |
Listings
| Exchange Symbol | Ticker Symbol | Security | Exchange | Country | Currency | Listed on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE | SR | Common Stock | New York Stock Exchange | US | USD | 02. Mar 1964 | |
| DB | LGR | Common Stock | Deutsche Boerse AG | DE | EUR | 02. Mar 1964 | |
| NYSE | SR.PRA | 5.9 DEP RP PFD A | New York Stock Exchange | US | USD | 15. May 2019 |
Number of employees
Current staff
Industry
| Gas Utilities | |
| Utilities |
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Area | Date (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis updated: | 2019/05/23 23:39 |
| End of day share price update: | 2019/05/23 00:00 |
| Last estimates confirmation: | 2019/05/16 |
| Last earnings filing: | 2019/05/01 |
| Last earnings reported: | 2019/03/31 |
| Last annual earnings reported: | 2018/09/30 |
All dates and times in UTC. All financial data provided by Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.
