Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Black Hills Corporation stock (BKH) is currently trading at $68.55. Black Hills Corporation PE ratio is 17.21. Black Hills Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.27. Analyst consensus price target for BKH is $81.25. WallStSmart rates BKH as Hold.
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- Black Hills Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BKH Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BKH analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BKH Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Black Hills Corporation (BKH)
BKH trades 120% above its Graham fair value of $32.96, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Black Hills Corporation (BKH) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Key Strengths (4)
96.74% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $26 kept per $100 revenue
Trading at 1.34x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings barely growing at 0.90%
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Modest revenue growth at 6.40%
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.27x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 57/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 26.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.46), Price/Sales (2.27) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.40%, EPS Growth at 0.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.00%, Profit Margin at 12.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Operating Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BKH Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BKH's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.27x trades 25% below its historical average of 3.03x (32th percentile). The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 6.17x set in Dec 2007, and 69% above its historical low of 1.34x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Black Hills Corporation (BKH) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS
The Big Picture
Black Hills Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.3B with 6% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 800.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -102M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Black Hills Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Black Hills Corporation.
Bottom Line
Black Hills Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Black Hills Corporation(BKH)
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Black Hills Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.