Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$72.23
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.67B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$78.88
+1.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $82.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
National Grid PLC ADR generates 674% more annual revenue ($17.69B vs $2.29B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 12.6%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
NGG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.1%
Fair Value
$73.41
Current Price
$72.23
$1.18 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NGG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.1x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a declining stock while NGG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
NGG is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-91M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. 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.
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.
National Grid PLC ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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