Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsChesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$74.31
-1.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.65B
CPK
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
$125.13
-1.84%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 148% more annual revenue ($2.31B vs $930.00M). CPK leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 12.6%. CPK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.31. CPK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
CPK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.7%
Fair Value
$87.12
Current Price
$74.31
$12.81 discount
Margin of Safety
-13.6%
Fair Value
$114.77
Current Price
$125.13
$10.36 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.5%
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 21.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.9% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : CPK
The strongest argument for CPK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 28.5%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CPK
The primary concerns for CPK are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a value stock while CPK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
CPK is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPK scores higher overall (69/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. BKH offers better value entry with a 16.7% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a power supply company. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
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