Spire (FRA:LGR) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:LGR Spire Inc FRA:LGR
77 GF Score
Price €68.00
GF Value €50.88
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What is Spire Moat Score?

Spire FRA:LGR +1.49% 77 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LGR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.88. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, Spire ranks better than 93.03% on this metric.

Spire has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Spire has Narrow Moat: Spire Inc has a strong narrow moat with regulatory barriers and a stable customer base in the utility sector. It benefits from economies of scale and some pricing power, but faces regulatory scrutiny and limited growth opportunities.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Spire might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Spire  (FRA:LGR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Spire Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:LGR vs MDU, OGS, BKH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Spire's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Spire's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spire's Moat Score falls into.


FRA:LGR
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Spire (FRA:LGR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Spire ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Spire's Moat Score too high?
Spire's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Spire ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spire has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spire's Moat Score compare to MDU and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Spire ranks #38 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places Spire in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Spire's current Moat Score is 6. 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 (FRA:LGR) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.88, compared to a current price of €68.00 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Spire's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spire (FRA:LGR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 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 Spire (FRA:LGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €68.00 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LGR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €50.88 vs. price of €68.00 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Spire Business Description

Other Exchanges SR:USALGR:Germany
Address 700 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63101
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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