Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsMDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$71.30
-1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
MDU
MDU Resources Group Inc
$19.20
-0.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 26% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $1.83B). BKH leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 10.7%. MDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.36. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MDU
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.3%
Fair Value
$73.56
Current Price
$71.30
$2.26 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MDU.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MDU
The strongest argument for MDU centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : MDU
The primary concerns for MDU are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
MDU is growing revenue faster at 6.9% — sustainability is the question.
MDU generates stronger free cash flow (72M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (63/100 vs 61/100). Both earn "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.
MDU Resources Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is involved in the regulated power supply and construction materials and services businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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