(MDU) MDU Resources - Ratings and Ratios
Electricity, Natural Gas, Pipeline Services
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Description: MDU MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is a utility company operating in the United States, engaging in regulated energy delivery through three main segments: Electric, Natural Gas Distribution, and Pipeline. The companys diversified operations enable it to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity and natural gas across various regions, including Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington.
From a strategic perspective, MDU Resources business model is characterized by its stable and predictable cash flows, driven by its regulated utility operations. The companys Electric segment is likely to be influenced by factors such as electricity demand, renewable energy penetration, and grid modernization trends. Meanwhile, its Natural Gas Distribution and Pipeline segments are exposed to natural gas price volatility, although this risk is somewhat mitigated by the regulated nature of its operations.
To evaluate MDU Resources performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margins, and return on equity (RoE) can be examined. With a reported RoE of 9.11%, the company demonstrates a reasonable return on shareholder equity. Additionally, its dividend yield and payout ratio can be assessed to gauge the sustainability of its dividend payments. The companys debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio can also provide insights into its capital structure and ability to service its debt obligations.
Further analysis can be conducted by examining the companys operational metrics, such as its electricity and natural gas sales volumes, customer growth rates, and pipeline throughput. These metrics can help investors understand the underlying drivers of MDU Resources financial performance and identify potential areas for improvement. By combining these operational metrics with financial KPIs, a comprehensive picture of the companys overall performance and prospects can be formed.
MDU Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 3,386m |
| Sub-Industry | Gas Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-11-05 |
MDU Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 63.9 |
| Fundamental | 44.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 50.2 |
| Rel. Strength | 2.62 |
| Analysts | 4.20 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 17.33 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 1.14 USD |
MDU Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.79% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 6.25% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 1.41% |
| Payout Consistency | 96.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.9% |
MDU Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -0.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 29% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 79% |
| CAGR 5y | 17.35% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.69 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.28 |
| Alpha | 8.02 |
| Beta | 0.991 |
| Volatility | 26.91% |
| Current Volume | 2007.6k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1470.8k |
| Stop Loss | 15.9 (-3.4%) |
| Signal | -1.26 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (215.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 31.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.78pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -29.25% (prev 5.62%; Δ -34.87pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 536.3m > Net Income 215.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (2.12b) to EBITDA (402.7m) ratio: 5.27 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.74 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (205.2m) change vs 12m ago 0.31% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 74.50% (prev 15.62%; Δ 58.89pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 7.01% (prev 55.24%; Δ -48.23pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.04 (EBITDA TTM 402.7m / Interest Expense TTM 103.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.86
| (A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 441.9m - Total Current Liabilities 594.8m) / Total Assets 6.95b |
| (B) 0.15 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.07b / Total Assets 6.95b |
| (C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 211.1m / Avg Total Assets 7.45b |
| (D) 0.30 = Book Value of Equity 1.26b / Total Liabilities 4.21b |
| Total Rating: 0.86 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 44.34
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.46% = 0.73 |
| 3. FCF Margin 15.43% = 3.86 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.80 = 2.19 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.42 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -2.51% = -3.14 |
| 7. RoE 7.68% = 0.64 |
| 8. Revenue Trend data missing |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -43.79% = -2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend -57.81% = -1.45 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -54.79% = -2.50 |
What is the price of MDU shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.06%, over one month by -3.12%, over three months by -6.60% and over the past year by +22.61%.
Is MDU Resources a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MDU is around 17.33 USD . This means that MDU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.29%.
Is MDU a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MDU price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 19.5 | 18.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 19.3 | 17% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 18.9 | 15.1% |
Last update: 2025-08-14 02:51
MDU Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 58.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 18.8295
P/E Forward = 16.9779
P/S = 1.8289
P/B = 1.2319
P/EG = 2.0457
Beta = 0.461
Revenue TTM = 522.6m USD
EBIT TTM = 211.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 402.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.05b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 136.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.18b USD (Calculated: Short Term 136.7m + Long Term 2.05b)
Net Debt = 2.12b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.51b USD (3.39b + Debt 2.18b - CCE 58.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.04 (Ebit TTM 211.1m / Interest Expense TTM 103.3m)
FCF Yield = 1.46% (FCF TTM 80.7m / Enterprise Value 5.51b)
FCF Margin = 15.43% (FCF TTM 80.7m / Revenue TTM 522.6m)
Net Margin = 41.24% (Net Income TTM 215.5m / Revenue TTM 522.6m)
Gross Margin = 74.50% ((Revenue TTM 522.6m - Cost of Revenue TTM 133.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.37 (Enterprise Value 5.51b / Book Value Of Equity 1.26b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.17% (Interest Expense 25.4m / Debt 2.18b)
Taxrate = 8.85% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 17.6m / 198.7m)
NOPAT = 192.4m (EBIT 211.1m * (1 - 8.85%))
Current Ratio = 0.74 (Total Current Assets 441.9m / Total Current Liabilities 594.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.80 (Debt 2.18b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.73b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.42 (Net Debt 2.12b / EBITDA 402.7m)
Debt / FCF = 27.05 (Debt 2.18b / FCF TTM 80.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.81b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.10% (Net Income 215.5m, Total Assets 6.95b )
RoE = 7.68% (Net Income TTM 215.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.81b)
RoCE = 4.35% (Ebit 211.1m / (Equity 2.81b + L.T.Debt 2.05b))
RoIC = 3.78% (NOPAT 192.4m / Invested Capital 5.09b)
WACC = 6.30% (E(3.39b)/V(5.57b) * Re(9.67%)) + (D(2.18b)/V(5.57b) * Rd(1.17%) * (1-Tc(0.09)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.14%
Discount Rate = 9.67% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 61.63% ; FCFE base≈60.4m ; Y1≈37.0m ; Y5≈14.7m
Fair Price DCF = 1.14 (DCF Value 232.7m / Shares Outstanding 204.3m; 5y FCF grow -44.79% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: N/A | Revenue CAGR: -43.79%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -29.12%
EPS Correlation: -57.81 | EPS CAGR: -54.79%
EPS Growth Correlation: -42.87%
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