Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$76.04
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.66B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$128.40
+1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 1332% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $2.29B). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 12.6%. DUK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.69. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.3%
Fair Value
$73.57
Current Price
$76.04
$2.47 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DUK.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a declining stock while DUK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-91M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% 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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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