Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsBlack Hills Corporation (BKH)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$169.90
-0.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.71B
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$73.39
-1.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 114% more annual revenue ($4.92B vs $2.30B). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 13.0%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.03. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
BKH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
+1.4%
Fair Value
$73.67
Current Price
$73.39
$0.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATO
The strongest argument for ATO centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-73M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. 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.
Atmos Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.
Black Hills Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Black Hills Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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