Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsNorthwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$74.31
-1.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.65B
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas Co
$53.12
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 79% more annual revenue ($2.31B vs $1.29B). BKH leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 8.8%. BKH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. NWN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NWN
Buy64
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
+32.4%
Fair Value
$72.25
Current Price
$53.12
$19.13 discount
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 25.4%
Earnings expanding 24.1% 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 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : NWN
The strongest argument for NWN 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 : NWN
The primary concerns for NWN are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
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Bottom Line
NWN scores higher overall (64/100 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.
Northwest Natural Gas Co
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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