Black Hills (MEX:BKH) Operating Income: MXN9,724 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:BKH Black Hills Corp MEX:BKH
74 GF Score
Price MXN1,089.00
GF Value MXN863.05
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What is Black Hills Operating Income?

Black Hills MEX:BKH 74 Operating Income is MXN9,724 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BKH with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN863.05. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Black Hills's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,641 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,724 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Black Hills's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,641 Mil. Black Hills's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN14,078 Mil. Therefore, Black Hills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.86%.

Good Sign:

Black Hills Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

Black Hills's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.20% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Black Hills's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.77%. Black Hills's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.77%.


Black Hills  (MEX:BKH) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Black Hills's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=14563.208 * ( 1 - 11.68% )/( (183739.166 + 196329.218)/ 2 )
=12862.2253056/190034.192
=6.77 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=195718.358 - 8687.75 - ( 3291.442 - max(0, 13324.218 - 17931.877+3291.442))
=183739.166

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=195113.814 - 6587.345 - ( 425.572 - max(0, 22016.123 - 14213.374+425.572))
=196329.218

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Black Hills's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=14700.256/( ( (148262.535 + max(-2086.86, 0)) + (151362.877 + max(1249.666, 0)) )/ 2 )
=14700.256/( ( 148262.535 + 152612.543 )/ 2 )
=14700.256/150437.539
=9.77 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(4020.673 + 3104.183 + 4112.502) - (8687.75 + 1062.336 + 3574.132)
=-2086.86

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(4858.009 + 2647.2 + 3819.326) - (6587.345 + 818.685 + 2668.839)
=1249.666

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Black Hills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3640.802/14078.129
=25.86 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Black Hills Operating Income Related Terms


Black Hills Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Black Hills's Operating Income 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 Operating Income Chart

Black Hills Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8,398.43 8,874.58 8,023.73 10,492.50 9,678.06

Black Hills Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Income 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 4,193.93 1,553.41 1,443.69 3,086.18 3,640.80
MEX:BKH
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Black Hills Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN9,724 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of MXN9,724 Mil mean?
Black Hills (MEX:BKH) has a Operating Income of MXN9,724 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Black Hills and its competitors.
Is Black Hills' Operating Income too high?
Black Hills' current Operating Income is MXN9,724 Mil. Overall, Black Hills has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Hills' Operating Income compare to NJR and OGS?
Black Hills' Operating Income of MXN9,724 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Operating Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Black Hills and its competitors. Black Hills's current Operating Income is MXN9,724 Mil. 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?
Black Hills (MEX:BKH) has a current Operating Income of MXN9,724 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN863.05, compared to a current price of MXN1,089.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is MXN9,724 Mil. Black Hills' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Black Hills (MEX:BKH), the current Operating Income is MXN9,724 Mil as of Mar. 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 (MEX:BKH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Hills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,089.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN863.05.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BKH:

  • Operating Income: MXN9,724 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN863.05 vs. price of MXN1,089.00 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Black Hills Business Description

Other Exchanges BKH:USABHI: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.
74GF Score

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