BKH (Black Hills) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.90 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — Near 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 PS Ratio?

Black Hills BKH -2.18% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.93. 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 438 Utilities - Regulated companies, Black Hills ranks worse than 62.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Black Hills's current share price is $71.69. Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $37.76. Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.90.

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

BKH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 1.93   Max: 2.65
Current: 1.94

During the past years, Black Hills's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.65. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 1.93.

BKH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
62.1% of 438 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs BKH: 1.94

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Black Hills's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.950. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $37.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Black Hills Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 1.51 1.66 1.87 1.85 1.97

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

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Black Hills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Black Hills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=71.69/37.76
=1.90

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.95/333.9520*333.9520
=5.950

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Black Hills Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 6.212 241.428 8.593
201612 7.899 241.432 10.926
201703 9.967 243.801 13.653
201706 6.172 244.955 8.414
201709 6.054 246.819 8.191
201712 8.321 246.524 11.272
201803 10.631 249.554 14.226
201806 6.524 251.989 8.646
201809 5.873 252.439 7.769
201812 8.579 251.233 11.404
201903 9.954 254.202 13.077
201906 5.509 256.143 7.182
201909 5.328 256.759 6.930
201912 7.772 256.974 10.100
202003 8.682 258.115 11.233
202006 5.221 257.797 6.763
202009 5.534 260.280 7.100
202012 7.761 260.474 9.950
202103 10.104 264.877 12.739
202106 5.922 271.696 7.279
202109 6.000 274.310 7.305
202112 8.781 278.802 10.518
202203 12.725 287.504 14.781
202206 7.308 296.311 8.236
202209 7.110 296.808 8.000
202212 12.095 296.797 13.609
202303 13.936 301.836 15.419
202306 6.166 305.109 6.749
202309 6.040 307.789 6.553
202312 8.663 306.746 9.431
202403 10.635 312.332 11.371
202406 5.835 314.175 6.202
202409 5.688 315.301 6.024
202412 8.328 315.605 8.812
202503 11.214 319.799 11.710
202506 6.064 322.561 6.278
202509 5.901 324.800 6.067
202512 8.406 324.054 8.663
202603 10.327 330.213 10.444
202606 5.950 333.952 5.950

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.90 mean?
Black Hills (BKH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Black Hills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Black Hills' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Hills ranks #272 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Black Hills' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Black Hills' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 is near median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 2.65. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Black Hills' value of 1.90 is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Black Hills ranks #272 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below 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 PS Ratio compare to NJR and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Black Hills ranks #272 out of 438 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Black Hills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Black Hills' value of 1.90 is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Black Hills' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Black Hills has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Black Hills's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 is 31.9% above 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Hills's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.93. 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 PS Ratio is 1.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 31.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Black Hills (BKH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90 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 PS Ratio: 1.90 (near median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: $59.67 vs. price of $71.69 (20.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#272 of 438)

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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