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SpireSR +0.95%55 EV-to-OCF is 19.97 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 17.97. GuruFocus rates SR with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, Spire ranks worse than 83.96% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Spire's Enterprise Value is $12,154 Mil.
Spire's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $609 Mil. Therefore, Spire's EV-to-OCF for today is 19.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spire's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SR'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.38 Med: 17.97 Max: 648.59
Current: 19.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Spire was 648.59. The lowest was 9.38. And the median was 17.97.
SR's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.96% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.07
vs SR: 19.97
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.
As of today (2026-08-25), Spire's stock price is $83.15.
Spire's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.970. Therefore, Spire's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.27.
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.
Spire's share price for today is $83.15.
Spire'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 $8.970.
* 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.
Spire EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Spire EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spire'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, Spire'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.
Spire EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Spire's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spire's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Spire's current Enterprise Value is $12,154 Mil.
Spire'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 $609 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.
Spire (SR) has a EV-to-OCF of 19.97 as of Aug. 25, 2026. This is 11% above median its historical median of 17.97. Over the past decade, Spire's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.38 to 648.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Spire ranks #424 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Spire's EV-to-OCF too high?
Spire's current EV-to-OCF of 19.97 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.38 to a high of 648.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.07. Spire's value of 19.97 is 98.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spire ranks #424 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spire has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spire's EV-to-OCF compare to OGS and MDU?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Spire ranks #424 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Spire in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.07. Spire's value of 19.97 is 98.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Spire's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.38 to 648.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.97 vs. the industry median of 10.07, Spire 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. Spire's current EV-to-OCF of 19.97 is 98.3% 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. Spire's current EV-to-OCF is 19.97, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 17.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spire stock overvalued right now?
Spire (SR) has a current EV-to-OCF of 19.97. The current EV-to-OCF is 19.97, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.97 and 98.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.07. Spire's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 Spire (SR), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.97 as of Aug. 25, 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.
Spire Inc. is the holding company for Spire Missouri, Spire Alabama, other gas utilities, and gas-related businesses, focused on growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Its three segments are Gas Utility, Gas Marketing, and Midstream. The Gas Utility segment is the core business and includes Spire Missouri, Spire Alabama, and Spire EnergySouth. The Gas Marketing segment includes Spire Marketing, which provides non-regulated natural gas services across the U.S. The Midstream segment includes Spire Storage, Spire STL Pipeline, and Spire MoGas Pipeline. The majority of revenue comes from Gas Utility.
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