Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$87.53
+0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.66B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$128.77
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $99.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 1305% more annual revenue ($32.80B vs $2.34B). DUK leads profitability with a 16.0% profit margin vs 13.5%. BKH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.02. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BKH
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
DUK
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.2%
Fair Value
$74.26
Current Price
$87.53
$13.27 discount
Margin of Safety
-89.7%
Fair Value
$67.36
Current Price
$128.77
$61.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 58.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.1% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on EPS Growth, 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 16.0% and operating margin at 27.5%.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BKH is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-314M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100). 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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