Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$74.31
-1.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.65B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$64.98
-5.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $11.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BKH leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
OKLO
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.7%
Fair Value
$87.12
Current Price
$74.31
$12.81 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OKLO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.9% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
BKH is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
OKLO generates stronger free cash flow (-60M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (57/100 vs 29/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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