Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsBlack Hills Corporation (BKH)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$182.13
+0.70%
UTILITIES · Cap: $30.40B
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$73.44
-2.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 114% more annual revenue ($4.88B vs $2.29B). ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 12.6%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.16. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ATO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
+15.5%
Fair Value
$85.94
Current Price
$73.44
$12.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.0%
Earnings declined 7.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATO
The strongest argument for ATO centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while BKH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 0.6% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-91M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. BKH offers better value entry with a 15.5% 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.
Atmos Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.
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.
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