MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC (MDU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MDU - US5526901096 - Common Stock
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MDU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. MDU has an average financial health and profitability rating. MDU does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MDU was profitable.
In the past year MDU had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MDU has been profitable.
MDU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MDU has a Return On Assets (3.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.89%, MDU is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.09%, MDU is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MDU is significantly below the industry average of 8.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.09%) for MDU is above the 3 year average (3.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.1% | ||
| ROE | 7.89% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% |
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)11.66%
ROE(5y)11.76%
ROIC(3y)3.8%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
1.3 Margins
MDU has a Profit Margin (8.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MDU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 12.58%, MDU is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MDU has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of MDU (69.69%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MDU has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.25% | ||
| GM | 69.69% |
OM growth 3Y17.13%
OM growth 5Y10.88%
PM growth 3Y33.93%
PM growth 5Y20.53%
GM growth 3Y-10.74%
GM growth 5Y-6.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MDU is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MDU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MDU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MDU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that MDU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MDU's Altman-Z score of 1.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MDU outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
MDU has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.52. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MDU would need 26.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MDU (26.52) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
MDU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating MDU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.75, MDU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
MDU has a Current Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that MDU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MDU (0.74) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that MDU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MDU (0.71) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MDU have decreased strongly by -51.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MDU shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.52% in the past year.
MDU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -19.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.74%
EPS 3Y-8.39%
EPS 5Y-3.17%
EPS Q2Q%-71.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-32.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-19.92%
Sales Q2Q%-70%
3.2 Future
MDU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.80% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-33.44%
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.72%
EPS Next 5Y-2.31%
Revenue Next Year-53.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-30.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-20.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.8%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MDU.
MDU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. MDU is more expensive than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, MDU is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MDU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MDU is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MDU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MDU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MDU is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MDU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MDU is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as MDU's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MDU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.78, MDU is paying slightly less dividend.
MDU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MDU decreases each year by -8.99%.
MDU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
48.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MDU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MDU's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP48.53%
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.72%
NYSE:MDU (11/19/2025, 2:58:28 PM)
20.42
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.28%
Inst Owner Change0.95%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change1.89%
Market Cap4.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.76B
Net Income(TTM)215.56M
Analysts84
Price Target21.01 (2.89%)
Short Float %5.12%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.99%
DP48.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.04%
Max EPS beat(2)8.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.04%
Max EPS beat(4)23.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.3%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)15.51%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.77%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-32.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.77%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.38%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.6%
PT rev (1m)1.73%
PT rev (3m)5.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)15.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY4.06%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY1.97%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY12.84%
SpS12.78
BVpS13.37
TBVpS11.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.1% | ||
| ROE | 7.89% | ||
| ROCE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.36% | ||
| OM | 12.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.25% | ||
| GM | 69.69% | ||
| FCFM | 3.15% |
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)11.66%
ROE(5y)11.76%
ROIC(3y)3.8%
ROIC(5y)4.57%
ROICexc(3y)3.84%
ROICexc(5y)4.61%
ROICexgc(3y)4.07%
ROICexgc(5y)5.01%
ROCE(3y)4.84%
ROCE(5y)5.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.95%
OM growth 3Y17.13%
OM growth 5Y10.88%
PM growth 3Y33.93%
PM growth 5Y20.53%
GM growth 3Y-10.74%
GM growth 5Y-6.65%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 236.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 38.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score3
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)234.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)224.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.74%
EPS 3Y-8.39%
EPS 5Y-3.17%
EPS Q2Q%-71.87%
EPS Next Y-33.44%
EPS Next 2Y-15.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.72%
EPS Next 5Y-2.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-32.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-19.92%
Sales Q2Q%-70%
Revenue Next Year-53.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-30.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-20.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.2%
EBIT Next Year39.55%
EBIT Next 3Y12.75%
EBIT Next 5Y10.38%
FCF growth 1Y138.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y15.41%
OCF growth 3Y0.44%
OCF growth 5Y-1.52%
MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC / MDU FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MDU.
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MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC (MDU) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC (MDU) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC (MDU) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.53%.