Black Hills Corporation (BKH) — Stock Score Summary

Black Hills Corporation (BKH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Black Hills Corporation, a US electric and natural gas utility, has an average quality score (Q: 55). While utilities offer defensive characteristics in a 'Sticky Rates' environment, this company does not exhibit the 'high quality' and 'un-copyable moat' necessary for a high-conviction 'Durable Compounder at GARP' investment. Higher rates can also pose challenges for leveraged utilities.

Black Hills Corporation is a diversified energy company providing electric and natural gas utility services in eight U.S. states, alongside power generation and coal mining operations. Its regulated utility operations ensure stable and predictable cash flows within its service territories, protected by natural monopolies. Black Hills is a diversified, vertically integrated energy company operating primarily as a regulated utility.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$73.77
Market Cap$5.7B
P/E (TTM)19.09
P/E (Forward)15.89
Price/Book1.41
Return on Equity7.7%
Return on Invested Capital5.4%
Debt/Equity115.59
Gross Margin39.0%
Operating Margin25.9%
Revenue Growth-3.0%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$-487M

Black Hills Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Hills Corporation’s (BKH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Black Hills Corporation (BKH) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (44), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Black Hills Corporation have an economic moat?
Black Hills Corporation (BKH) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Black Hills Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Black Hills Corporation (BKH) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Black Hills Corporation in?
Black Hills Corporation (BKH) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).