Is SPIRE INC (SR) Halal?

NYSE Utilities United States $5.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
SPIRE INC (SR) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 95.5% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. SPIRE INC operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 95.5%
/ 30%
0.1%
/ 30%
6.1%
/ 30%
0.47%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 95.5%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
6.1%
/ 33%
0.47%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 44.7%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 33%
0.47%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 95.5%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
6.1%
/ 33%
0.47%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 44.7%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 50%
0.47%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
19.8
Forward: 15.9
EPS
$4.57
Dividend Yield
364.0%
Payout: 69.6%
P/B Ratio
1.7
EV/EBITDA
12.5
EV: $10.9B
Revenue
$2.5B
Growth: 13.9%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 41.6%
Operating Margin 23.4%
Net Margin 11.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 8.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$578M
Free Cash Flow-$344M
Total Debt$5.2B
Debt-to-Equity155.8
Current Ratio0.6
Total Assets$11.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$91.09
50-Day MA$88.60
200-Day MA$82.23
Avg Volume380K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$69.94
$94.27

About SPIRE INC (SR)

CEO
Mr. Scott Edward Doyle
Employees
3,497
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$5.4B
Currency
USD

Spire Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Gas Utility, Gas Marketing, and Midstream. It is also involved in the marketing of natural gas and related services; and transportation and storage of natural gas. In addition, the company engages in the operation of propane through its propane pipeline, risk management, and other activities. Spire Inc. was formerly known as The Laclede Group, Inc. and changed its name to Spire Inc. in April 2016. Spire Inc. was founded in 1857 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPIRE INC (SR) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SPIRE INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is SPIRE INC's debt ratio?

SPIRE INC's debt ratio is 95.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 44.7%.

What are SPIRE INC's key financial metrics?

SPIRE INC has a market capitalization of $5.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 19.8, and revenue of $2.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.6% and a net margin of 11.1%. Return on equity stands at 8.5%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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