Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsOne Gas Inc (OGS)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$75.48
+0.25%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.65B
OGS
One Gas Inc
$88.88
-0.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
One Gas Inc generates 5% more annual revenue ($2.43B vs $2.31B). BKH leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 10.9%. BKH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. OGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BKH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
OGS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.7%
Fair Value
$87.12
Current Price
$75.48
$11.64 discount
Margin of Safety
+11.2%
Fair Value
$93.85
Current Price
$88.88
$4.97 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
0.9% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : OGS
The strongest argument for OGS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : OGS
The primary concerns for OGS are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
OGS is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
BKH generates stronger free cash flow (-102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (57/100 vs 57/100). 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.
One Gas Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
ONE Gas, Inc. is a regulated natural gas distribution company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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