Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsSpire Inc (SR)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$72.78
+1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
SR
Spire Inc
$82.38
+1.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spire Inc generates 14% more annual revenue ($2.60B vs $2.29B). SR leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 12.6%. SR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.46. SR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BKH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SR
Strong Buy68
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 SR.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SR
The strongest argument for SR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SR
The primary concerns for SR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a declining stock while SR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
SR is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
SR generates stronger free cash flow (218M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100). 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.
Spire Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Spire Inc. engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the United States. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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