BKH (Black Hills) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.85 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Black Hills BKH -2.18% 76 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 21, 2026. 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.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-21), Black Hills's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.85.


Black Hills  (NYSE:BKH) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


Black Hills 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


BKH vs NJR, OGS, SR: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Black Hills's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Black Hills's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Black Hills's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Black Hills 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.85 mean?
Black Hills (BKH) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.85 as of Aug. 21, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Black Hills and its competitors.
Is Black Hills' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Black Hills' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.85. 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' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to NJR and OGS?
Black Hills' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.85 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Black Hills and its competitors. Black Hills's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.85. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.85. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Black Hills (BKH), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.85 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:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.85
  • GF Value™: $59.67 vs. price of $71.69 (20.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs

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.
76GF Score

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