BKH (Black Hills) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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BKH Black Hills Corp BKH
76 GF Score
Price $71.69
GF Value $59.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Black Hills BKH -2.18% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates BKH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Regulated companies, Black Hills ranks better than 51.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Black Hills's current share price is $71.69. Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $49.39. Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BKH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 1.79   Max: 2.59
Current: 1.48

During the past years, Black Hills's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.59. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.79.

BKH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.29% of 427 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs BKH: 1.48

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Black Hills's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $51.713. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $49.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Black Hills  (NYSE:BKH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Black Hills Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Black Hills Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.20 1.30 1.47 1.43 1.51

BKH vs NJR, OGS, SR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=71.69/49.39
=1.45

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Black Hills's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=51.713/333.9520*333.9520
=51.713

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Black Hills Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 30.214 241.428 41.793
201612 30.247 241.432 41.838
201703 31.318 243.801 42.899
201706 31.323 244.955 42.703
201709 31.464 246.819 42.572
201712 31.919 246.524 43.239
201803 33.935 249.554 45.412
201806 33.936 251.989 44.974
201809 33.836 252.439 44.762
201812 36.357 251.233 48.328
201903 37.763 254.202 49.610
201906 37.938 256.143 49.462
201909 37.906 256.759 49.302
201912 38.423 256.974 49.933
202003 40.211 258.115 52.025
202006 40.054 257.797 51.886
202009 40.145 260.280 51.508
202012 40.790 260.474 52.297
202103 41.745 264.877 52.631
202106 41.888 271.696 51.486
202109 42.267 274.310 51.457
202112 43.051 278.802 51.567
202203 44.299 287.504 51.456
202206 44.336 296.311 49.968
202209 44.356 296.808 49.907
202212 45.306 296.797 50.978
202303 46.495 301.836 51.442
202306 46.372 305.109 50.756
202309 46.584 307.789 50.544
202312 47.147 306.746 51.329
202403 48.397 312.332 51.747
202406 48.193 314.175 51.227
202409 48.154 315.301 51.002
202412 48.890 315.605 51.732
202503 50.132 319.799 52.351
202506 49.909 322.561 51.671
202509 49.924 324.800 51.331
202512 50.659 324.054 52.206
202603 51.831 330.213 52.418
202606 51.713 333.952 51.713

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 mean?
Black Hills (BKH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Black Hills and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, Black Hills' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Hills ranks #208 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Black Hills' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Black Hills' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 2.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Black Hills' value of 1.45 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Black Hills ranks #208 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Black Hills has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Hills' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NJR and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Black Hills ranks #208 out of 427 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Black Hills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Black Hills' value of 1.45 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Black Hills' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Black Hills has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 427 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Black Hills's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 5.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Black Hills and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Hills's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Hills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Hills (BKH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.67, compared to a current price of $71.69 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 5.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Black Hills' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Black Hills (BKH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Black Hills (BKH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Hills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $71.69 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.67. GuruFocus considers Black Hills to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.79)
  • GF Value™: $59.67 vs. price of $71.69 (20.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#208 of 427)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Black Hills Business Description

Other Exchanges BHI:Germany
Address 7001 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD, USA, 57702
Black Hills Corp is a U.S.-based energy company that operates through its Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities segment. These segments operate in states in the Midwest and mountain regions in the U.S. The company's customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal consumers. These customers are residential. Black Hills derives the majority of its revenue from its utility business group, specifically from gas utilities.
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