Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$74.31
-1.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.65B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$22.73
+2.57%
UTILITIES · Cap: $229.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 2250% more annual revenue ($2.31B vs $98.31M). RGCO leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 12.6%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. RGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
RGCO
Buy57
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
+15.4%
Fair Value
$25.63
Current Price
$22.73
$2.90 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Areas to Watch
0.9% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 7.8%
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 : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
RGCO is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (57/100 vs 57/100). RGCO offers better value entry with a 15.4% 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.
RGC Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
RGC Resources, Inc. is an energy services company. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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