Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsOne Gas Inc (OGS)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$72.78
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
OGS
One Gas Inc
$78.40
+1.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
One Gas Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($2.32B vs $2.29B). BKH leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 11.8%. BKH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.71. OGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
OGS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.4%
Fair Value
$73.63
Current Price
$72.78
$0.85 discount
Margin of Safety
-15.0%
Fair Value
$72.50
Current Price
$78.40
$5.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.0% earnings growth
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 11.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : OGS
The strongest argument for OGS centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : OGS
The primary concerns for OGS are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BKH is growing revenue faster at -3.0% — sustainability is the question.
OGS generates stronger free cash flow (20M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (51/100 vs 51/100). 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.
One Gas Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
ONE Gas, Inc. is a regulated natural gas distribution company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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