Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
BKH
Black Hills Corporation
$71.30
-1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.60B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Black Hills Corporation generates 1% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $2.27B). BKH leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -1.0%. BKH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.72. BKH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BKH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.3%
Fair Value
$73.56
Current Price
$71.30
$2.26 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKH
The strongest argument for BKH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKH
The primary concerns for BKH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKH profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
TAC is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKH scores higher overall (63/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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