Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Total finance lease cost

NiSource Total finance lease cost remained flat by 0.0% to $8.35M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.7%, from $10.15M to $8.35M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Total finance lease cost shows a downward trend with a -3.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher costs indicate an increased reliance on leasing as a primary method for acquiring operational assets.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates the total costs associated with finance leases, typically including both the amortization of the...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric under ASC 842; used to assess total cost of capital for leased assets.

Metric ID: other_finance_lease_cost_total_7ac552

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$38.20M$40.40M$40.60M$40.60M$33.40M
YoY Change+5.8%+0.5%+0.0%-17.7%
Range$33.40M$40.60M
CAGR-3.3%
Avg YoY Growth-2.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiSource's total finance lease cost?
NiSource (NI) reported total finance lease cost of $8.35M in Q4 2025.
How has NiSource's total finance lease cost changed year-over-year?
NiSource's total finance lease cost decreased by 17.7% year-over-year, from $10.15M to $8.35M.
What is the long-term trend for NiSource's total finance lease cost?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), NiSource's total finance lease cost has grown at a -3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $38.20M to $33.40M.
What does total finance lease cost mean?
The combined interest and amortization expense for all finance leases.