Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$72.78
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$22.40
+0.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $246.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 2030% more annual revenue ($2.29B vs $107.30M). RGCO leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 12.6%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. RGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
RGCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 RGCO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 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 : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a declining stock while RGCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
RGCO is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RGCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 51/100) and 24.7% revenue growth. 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.
RGC Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
RGC Resources, Inc. is an energy services company. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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