Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsNewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$68.85
+0.44%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.24B
NJR
NewJersey Resources Corporation
$54.12
-0.17%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 7% more annual revenue ($2.31B vs $2.15B). NJR leads profitability with a 15.2% profit margin vs 12.6%. NJR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.10. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NJR
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-120.3%
Fair Value
$32.96
Current Price
$68.85
$35.89 premium
Margin of Safety
-140.7%
Fair Value
$21.96
Current Price
$54.12
$32.16 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.9% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 88.4%
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, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : NJR
The strongest argument for NJR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at -7.5%. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NJR
The primary concerns for NJR are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a value stock while NJR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
NJR is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100). 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.
NewJersey Resources Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
New Jersey Resources Corporation, an energy services portfolio company, provides regulated gas distribution and retail and wholesale energy services. The company is headquartered in Wall, New Jersey.
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