Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsMDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$72.78
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
MDU
MDU Resources Group Inc
$21.16
-0.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 27% more annual revenue ($2.29B vs $1.81B). BKH leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 10.5%. MDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.69. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MDU
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.4%
Fair Value
$73.63
Current Price
$72.78
$0.85 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MDU.
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : MDU
The strongest argument for MDU centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MDU
The primary concerns for MDU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BKH is growing revenue faster at -3.0% — sustainability is the question.
MDU generates stronger free cash flow (57M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). 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.
MDU Resources Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is involved in the regulated power supply and construction materials and services businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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