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NiSourceNI -2.45%75 EV-to-OCF is 16.99 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 18.03. GuruFocus rates NI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, NiSource ranks worse than 75.25% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, NiSource's Enterprise Value is $39,133 Mil.
NiSource's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,303 Mil. Therefore, NiSource's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for NiSource's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.61 Med: 18.03 Max: 38.06
Current: 16.99
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of NiSource was 38.06. The lowest was 11.61. And the median was 18.03.
NI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.25% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.07
vs NI: 16.99
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
NiSource's share price for today is $40.62.
NiSource's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.880.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
NiSource EV-to-OCF Related Terms
NiSource EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NiSource's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, NiSource's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
NiSource EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NiSource's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NiSource's EV-to-OCF falls into.
NiSource's current Enterprise Value is $39,133 Mil.
NiSource's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,303 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NiSource (NI) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.99 as of Aug. 23, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 18.03. Over the past decade, NiSource's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.61 to 38.06. According to the industry distribution chart, NiSource ranks #380 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is NiSource's EV-to-OCF too high?
NiSource's current EV-to-OCF of 16.99 is near median its 10-year median of 18.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.61 to a high of 38.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.07. NiSource's value of 16.99 is 68.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NiSource ranks #380 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NiSource has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NiSource's EV-to-OCF compare to ATO and UGI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NiSource ranks #380 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places NiSource in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.07. NiSource's value of 16.99 is 68.7% above this benchmark. Historically, NiSource's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.61 to 38.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.03 vs. the industry median of 10.07, NiSource has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.07, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NiSource's current EV-to-OCF of 16.99 is 68.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NiSource's current EV-to-OCF is 16.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NiSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NiSource (NI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.82, compared to a current price of $40.62 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.03 and 68.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.07. NiSource's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NiSource (NI), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.99 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is NiSource (NI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NiSource stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.62 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.82.
GuruFocus considers NiSource to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NI:
EV-to-OCF: 16.99 (near median its 10-year median of 18.03)
GF Value™: $44.82 vs. price of $40.62 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#380 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NiSource is one of the nation's largest natural gas distribution companies with 2.4 million customers in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. NiSource also serves 1.4 million gas and electric customers in Indiana. The regulated electric utility owns 4 gigawatts of generation capacity, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy.
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