NiSource Inc (NI)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
NI
NiSource Inc
$45.84
+1.27%
UTILITIES · Cap: $22.63B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$22.40
+0.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $246.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NiSource Inc generates 6258% more annual revenue ($6.82B vs $107.30M). NI leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 13.0%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. RGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
NI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
RGCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NI
The strongest argument for NI centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book.
Bull Case : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NI
The primary concerns for NI are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NI profiles as a value stock while RGCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — expect wider price swings.
RGCO is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RGCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 60/100) and 24.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
NiSource Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
NiSource Inc. is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States. The company is based in Merrillville, Indiana.
RGC Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
RGC Resources, Inc. is an energy services company. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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