Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$71.30
-1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$21.32
-1.48%
UTILITIES · Cap: $228.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 2046% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $107.14M). RGCO leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 13.0%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RGCO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.3%
Fair Value
$73.56
Current Price
$71.30
$2.26 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RGCO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 0.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a value stock while RGCO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BKH is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (-323,493), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (63/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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