(NI) NiSource - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: NI NiSource
NiSource Inc. is a US-based energy holding company operating as a regulated natural gas and electric utility. The company serves approximately 2.4 million natural gas customers across several states and 0.5 million electricity customers in northern Indiana. Its infrastructure includes over 37,200 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 330 miles of transmission pipelines, as well as various electricity generation facilities, including coal, gas, hydro, wind, and solar power plants.
From a financial perspective, NiSource has a market capitalization of $18.6 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 20.96, indicating a relatively stable valuation. The companys return on equity (ROE) stands at 10.30%, suggesting a decent level of profitability. To further evaluate its performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, dividend yield, and debt-to-equity ratio. NiSources dividend yield is around 3%, which is attractive for income-seeking investors. Its debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 1.33, indicating a moderate level of leverage.
In terms of growth prospects, NiSources focus on infrastructure investments and renewable energy expansion could drive future growth. The companys transition towards cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar power, aligns with the industry trend and may provide opportunities for long-term value creation. To assess the stocks potential, we can analyze its historical price movements and technical indicators. The current price is near its 52-week high, and the stock has shown a relatively stable trend, with a low average true range (ATR) of 1.50%. This suggests that the stock may be poised for continued growth, but investors should remain cautious of potential market volatility.
NI Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 19,366m |
Sub-Industry | Multi-Utilities |
IPO / Inception | 1984-10-19 |
NI Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 86.5% |
Fundamental | 45.8% |
Dividend Rating | 71.1% |
Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 3.81% |
Analyst Rating | 4.47 of 5 |
NI Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 3.48% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 7.35% |
Annual Growth 5y | 4.76% |
Payout Consistency | 92.8% |
Payout Ratio | 58.5% |
NI Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 64.9% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 91.8% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 85.5% |
CAGR 5y | 16.57% |
CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.87 |
CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 4.09 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 2.05 |
Alpha | 7.69 |
Beta | 0.823 |
Volatility | 25.00% |
Current Volume | 2379.9k |
Average Volume 20d | 2796.4k |
Stop Loss | 39.7 (-3.2%) |
Signal | -0.27 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
Net Income (886.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 367.8m TTM) |
FCFTA -0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.15pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
NWC/Revenue -23.06% (prev -10.77%; Δ -12.29pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.06b > Net Income 886.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
Net Debt (15.42b) to EBITDA (2.80b) ratio: 5.50 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
Current Ratio 0.59 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (472.1m) change vs 12m ago 4.86% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
Gross Margin 50.17% (prev 50.84%; Δ -0.67pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
Asset Turnover 19.18% (prev 17.53%; Δ 1.65pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
Interest Coverage Ratio 3.15 (EBITDA TTM 2.80b / Interest Expense TTM 543.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.01
(A) -0.04 = (Total Current Assets 2.00b - Total Current Liabilities 3.41b) / Total Assets 34.03b |
(B) -0.02 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -532.1m / Total Assets 34.03b |
(C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 1.71b / Avg Total Assets 31.96b |
(D) -0.02 = Book Value of Equity -555.6m / Total Liabilities 23.03b |
Total Rating: 0.01 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 45.82
1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
2. FCF Yield -2.48% = -1.24 |
3. FCF Margin -14.05% = -5.27 |
4. Debt/Equity 1.77 = 1.10 |
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.62 = -2.50 |
6. ROIC - WACC 0.88% = 1.10 |
7. RoE 10.19% = 0.85 |
8. Rev. Trend 13.41% = 0.67 |
9. Rev. CAGR 6.13% = 0.77 |
10. EPS Trend 14.97% = 0.37 |
11. EPS CAGR 14.72% = 1.47 |
What is the price of NI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.94%, over one month by -3.62%, over three months by +4.88% and over the past year by +22.77%.
Is NiSource a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NI is around 45.06 USD . This means that NI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.88%.
Is NI a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 11
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NI price?
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | 43.9 | 7.1% |
Analysts Target Price | 43.9 | 7.1% |
ValueRay Target Price | 48.8 | 19% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 05:04
NI Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 335.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 21.8777
P/E Forward = 20.5761
P/S = 3.1591
P/B = 2.1803
P/EG = 2.3638
Beta = 0.597
Revenue TTM = 6.13b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.71b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.80b USD
Long Term Debt = 14.47b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.28b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 15.76b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.28b + Long Term 14.47b)
Net Debt = 15.42b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 34.79b USD (19.37b + Debt 15.76b - CCE 335.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.15 (Ebit TTM 1.71b / Interest Expense TTM 543.5m)
FCF Yield = -2.48% (FCF TTM -861.5m / Enterprise Value 34.79b)
FCF Margin = -14.05% (FCF TTM -861.5m / Revenue TTM 6.13b)
Net Margin = 14.46% (Net Income TTM 886.6m / Revenue TTM 6.13b)
Gross Margin = 50.17% ((Revenue TTM 6.13b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.05b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -62.61 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 34.79b / Book Value Of Equity -555.6m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.88% (Interest Expense 139.1m / Debt 15.76b)
Taxrate = 15.77% (158.1m / 1.00b)
NOPAT = 1.44b (EBIT 1.71b * (1 - 15.77%))
Current Ratio = 0.59 (Total Current Assets 2.00b / Total Current Liabilities 3.41b)
Debt / Equity = 1.77 (Debt 15.76b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 8.88b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.62 (Net Debt 15.42b / EBITDA 2.80b)
Debt / FCF = -18.29 (Debt 15.76b / FCF TTM -861.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8.70b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.61% (Net Income 886.6m, Total Assets 34.03b )
RoE = 10.19% (Net Income TTM 886.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 8.70b)
RoCE = 7.39% (Ebit 1.71b / (Equity 8.70b + L.T.Debt 14.47b))
RoIC = 6.20% (NOPAT 1.44b / Invested Capital 23.26b)
WACC = 5.32% (E(19.37b)/V(35.12b) * Re(9.05%)) + (D(15.76b)/V(35.12b) * Rd(0.88%) * (1-Tc(0.16)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 93.94 | Cagr: 0.57%
Discount Rate = 9.05% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -861.5m)
Revenue Correlation: 13.41 | Revenue CAGR: 6.13%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 21.52
EPS Correlation: 14.97 | EPS CAGR: 14.72%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -2.43
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