Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsChesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$72.78
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
CPK
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
$123.78
+2.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 132% more annual revenue ($2.29B vs $984.40M). CPK leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 12.6%. CPK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.24. CPK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
CPK
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
-24.3%
Fair Value
$104.88
Current Price
$123.78
$18.90 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
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : CPK
The strongest argument for CPK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CPK
The primary concerns for CPK are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a declining stock while CPK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
CPK is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
CPK generates stronger free cash flow (-24M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPK scores higher overall (65/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 18.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a power supply company. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
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