Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsNorthwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$73.39
-1.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.66B
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas Co
$50.43
-0.85%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 78% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $1.29B). BKH leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 9.7%. NWN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.57. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
NWN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.4%
Fair Value
$73.67
Current Price
$73.39
$0.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+17.3%
Fair Value
$59.10
Current Price
$50.43
$8.67 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
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, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : NWN
The strongest argument for NWN centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : NWN
The primary concerns for NWN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.73 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
NWN is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
NWN generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100). NWN offers better value entry with a 17.3% margin of safety. 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.
Northwest Natural Gas Co
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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