SpireSTU:LGR -4.35%75 Net Margin % is 27.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 9.57. GuruFocus rates STU:LGR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Spire ranks better than 71.26% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Spire's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €244 Mil. Spire's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €882 Mil. Therefore, Spire's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spire's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LGR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 9.57 Max: 14.12
Current: 14.12
STU:LGR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.26% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs STU:LGR: 14.12
Spire (STU:LGR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Spire Net Margin % Related Terms
Spire Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spire's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Spire's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spire's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:LGR) has a Net Margin % of 27.67% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Spire and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 9.57. Over the past decade, Spire's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 14.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Spire ranks #144 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Spire's Net Margin % too high?
Spire's current Net Margin % of 27.67% is 189% above median its 10-year median of 9.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 14.12. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Spire's value of 27.67% is 214.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spire ranks #144 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spire has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spire's Net Margin % compare to OGS and MDU?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Spire ranks #144 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Spire in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Spire's value of 27.67% is 214.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Spire's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 14.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spire's current Net Margin % of 27.67% is 214.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Spire and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spire's current Net Margin % is 27.67%, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 9.57. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire (STU:LGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.28, compared to a current price of €66.00 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 27.67%, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 214.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Spire's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spire (STU:LGR), the current Net Margin % is 27.67% as of Mar. 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 (STU:LGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.00 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.28.
GuruFocus considers Spire to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LGR:
Net Margin %: 27.67% (189% above median its 10-year median of 9.57)
GF Value™: €49.28 vs. price of €66.00 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 214.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#144 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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