Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsMDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$74.31
-1.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.65B
MDU
MDU Resources Group Inc
$22.53
+2.64%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 23% more annual revenue ($2.31B vs $1.88B). BKH leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 10.2%. BKH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. MDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MDU
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
-47.1%
Fair Value
$13.95
Current Price
$22.53
$8.58 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 20.2%
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.9% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : MDU
The strongest argument for MDU centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MDU
The primary concerns for MDU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a value stock while MDU is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
BKH is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MDU scores higher overall (61/100 vs 57/100). BKH offers better value entry with a 16.7% margin of safety. 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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