Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas

NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Columbia Operations and NIPSCO Operations. The company provides natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers through approximately 37,300 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 310 miles of transmission main pipeline in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It also generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 0.5 million customers in various counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates steam coal generating stations in Wheatfield and Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants in Carroll County and White County; wind generating units in White County; and solar generating units in Sullivan County, Gibson County, Jasper County, and White County. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for NI
Revenue projections for NI

With NiSource Inc.'s revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.688000
forwardPE 21.525211
debtToEquity 139.284000
earningsGrowth 0.111000
revenueGrowth 0.198000
grossMargins 0.506140
operatingMargins 0.269750
trailingEps 1.950000
forwardEps 2.233660

NiSource Inc.'s current ratio is 0.688, suggesting that its cash reserves and current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term debts. This indicates potential liquidity challenges, meaning the company might face difficulty meeting its immediate financial obligations without securing additional funds.
NI's Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
NiSource Inc.'s high debt-to-equity ratio shows the company is significantly leveraged, relying heavily on debt financing. This raises the potential for increased financial risk, especially if the company's earnings or cash flow are negatively impacted.
NiSource Inc.'s positive earnings and revenue growth indicate that the company is expected to continue expanding its business. These trends reflect strong financial health, with increasing profits and sales suggesting sustained growth and success for NiSource Inc..
NI's positive gross and operating margins indicate a profitable and efficient business model. These metrics highlight the company's ability to generate income while controlling operational costs, reflecting strong financial performance.
With NiSource Inc.'s forward EPS higher than its trailing EPS, the company is expected to be more profitable in the current financial year. This signals confidence in NiSource Inc.'s growth potential, as improved earnings are forecasted compared to the prior year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for NI
Price projections for NI

Price projections for NI have been revised upward over time, signaling increasing optimism about the company's future. This steady increase reflects a positive outlook for NI's growth and market performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for NI
Insider Transactions for NI


8 sales of NI stock were made, with market price at 41.83375024795532 per share.Throughout the period under consideration, there were no sell transactions.NI has seen more buys than sells at its current price levels, which may suggest optimism among investors. This buying trend could indicate that the market expects a favorable performance for the stock in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NI
Recommendations trend for NI


The recent buy bias for NI from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see NI as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.