(BKH) Black Hills - Ratings and Ratios
Electricity, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind Power
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Description: BKH Black Hills
Black Hills Corporation is a multi-utility company operating in the United States, providing electric and natural gas services to a significant customer base across several states. The companys diversified operations are segmented into Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities, allowing it to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity and natural gas to its customers.
The Electric Utilities segment serves approximately 225,000 customers, with a generation capacity of 1,394 megawatts and an extensive network of 9,106 miles of transmission and distribution lines. In contrast, the Gas Utilities segment caters to around 1,128,000 customers, with a substantial infrastructure comprising 4,648 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines, 44,524 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines, and seven natural gas storage sites.
Notably, Black Hills Corporation has a significant presence in the renewable energy sector, generating electric power through wind, natural gas, and coal-fired plants. The companys coal mine near Gillette, Wyoming, further supports its energy production capabilities. With a strong operational foundation, Black Hills Corporation is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for energy in its service areas.
From a financial perspective, Black Hills Corporation has demonstrated a stable performance, with a market capitalization of $4.05 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 13.79. The companys return on equity (ROE) stands at 8.02%, indicating a reasonable level of profitability. Additionally, the dividend yield can be an attractive metric for income-seeking investors, although the current yield is not provided. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and operating margins can provide further insights into its financial health and operational efficiency.
To further evaluate Black Hills Corporations investment potential, it is essential to analyze its growth prospects, regulatory environment, and competitive landscape. The companys ability to expand its customer base, invest in renewable energy projects, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape will be crucial in driving its long-term success. By examining KPIs such as customer growth rates, capital expenditures, and return on invested capital (ROIC), investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the companys prospects and make informed investment decisions.
BKH Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,354m |
| Sub-Industry | Multi-Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1984-09-07 |
BKH Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 11.3% |
| Fundamental | 51.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 69.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -11.0% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.33 of 5 |
BKH Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.57% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.99% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.68% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 67.5% |
BKH Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 69.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 4.3% |
| CAGR 5y | 5.90% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.16 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.37 |
| Alpha | -10.25 |
| Beta | 0.978 |
| Volatility | 19.06% |
| Current Volume | 438k |
| Average Volume 20d | 640.8k |
| Stop Loss | 57.6 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.84 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (284.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 134.6m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.03pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -15.40% (prev 3.14%; Δ -18.54pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 671.7m > Net Income 284.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (4.37b) to EBITDA (809.9m) ratio: 5.39 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.64 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (72.4m) change vs 12m ago 4.93% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 38.77% (prev 38.93%; Δ -0.16pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 22.12% (prev 20.89%; Δ 1.23pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.63 (EBITDA TTM 809.9m / Interest Expense TTM 202.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.78
| (A) -0.03 = (Total Current Assets 608.4m - Total Current Liabilities 953.9m) / Total Assets 10.09b |
| (B) 0.13 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.31b / Total Assets 10.09b |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 533.3m / Avg Total Assets 10.14b |
| (D) 0.22 = Book Value of Equity 1.38b / Total Liabilities 6.37b |
| Total Rating: 0.78 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 51.81
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.09% = 1.55 |
| 3. FCF Margin 12.03% = 3.01 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.20 = 1.82 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.40 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 0.69% = 0.86 |
| 7. RoE 8.00% = 0.67 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -13.67% = -0.68 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -1.89% = -0.31 |
| 10. EPS Trend -4.28% = -0.11 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -11.86% = -1.48 |
What is the price of BKH shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.44%, over one month by +2.09%, over three months by +2.68% and over the past year by +5.06%.
Is Black Hills a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BKH is around 58.22 USD . This means that BKH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.07%.
Is BKH a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 3
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the BKH price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 68.5 | 15.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 68.5 | 15.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 62.3 | 4.8% |
Last update: 2025-08-27 04:33
BKH Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 8.10m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.0909
P/E Forward = 14.0647
P/S = 1.9412
P/B = 1.1974
P/EG = 2.4669
Beta = 0.683
Revenue TTM = 2.24b USD
EBIT TTM = 533.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 809.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 3.95b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 423.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.38b USD (Calculated: Short Term 423.7m + Long Term 3.95b)
Net Debt = 4.37b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 8.72b USD (4.35b + Debt 4.38b - CCE 8.10m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.63 (Ebit TTM 533.3m / Interest Expense TTM 202.5m)
FCF Yield = 3.09% (FCF TTM 269.9m / Enterprise Value 8.72b)
FCF Margin = 12.03% (FCF TTM 269.9m / Revenue TTM 2.24b)
Net Margin = 12.68% (Net Income TTM 284.3m / Revenue TTM 2.24b)
Gross Margin = 38.77% ((Revenue TTM 2.24b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.37b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.33 (Enterprise Value 8.72b / Book Value Of Equity 1.38b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.14% (Interest Expense 49.8m / Debt 4.38b)
Taxrate = 11.34% (36.3m / 320.0m)
NOPAT = 472.8m (EBIT 533.3m * (1 - 11.34%))
Current Ratio = 0.64 (Total Current Assets 608.4m / Total Current Liabilities 953.9m)
Debt / Equity = 1.20 (Debt 4.38b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.64b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.40 (Net Debt 4.37b / EBITDA 809.9m)
Debt / FCF = 16.21 (Debt 4.38b / FCF TTM 269.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.55b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.82% (Net Income 284.3m, Total Assets 10.09b )
RoE = 8.00% (Net Income TTM 284.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.55b)
RoCE = 7.10% (Ebit 533.3m / (Equity 3.55b + L.T.Debt 3.95b))
RoIC = 5.99% (NOPAT 472.8m / Invested Capital 7.89b)
WACC = 5.30% (E(4.35b)/V(8.73b) * Re(9.62%)) + (D(4.38b)/V(8.73b) * Rd(1.14%) * (1-Tc(0.11)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 3.08%
Discount Rate = 9.62% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.68% ; FCFE base≈228.8m ; Y1≈150.2m ; Y5≈68.7m
Fair Price DCF = 14.55 (DCF Value 1.06b / Shares Outstanding 72.9m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -13.67 | Revenue CAGR: -1.89%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 20.01
EPS Correlation: -4.28 | EPS CAGR: -11.86%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -6.00
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