- ISIN
- US5526901096
- CUSIP
- 552690109
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Building Materials
- IPO Date
- Nov 5, 1987
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $4.17B
- Enterprise Value
- $6.93B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.92
- PE Ratio
- 21.71
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.81B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $848.35M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $528.72M
- Year Range
- $15.76 - $22.98
- Target Price
- $21.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 2.46%
- ROE (TTM)
- 6.52%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 1M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $27.09M
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Performance
MDU Performance Chart
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) is up 3.6% since the beginning of the year. At $20 per share, MDU is trading 13.2% below its 52-week high of $23. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MDU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,909.
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Returns By Period
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) has returned 3.58% so far this year and 20.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MDU has returned 11.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
MDU Resources Group, Inc.
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -3.67%
- 6M
- -1.42%
- YTD
- 3.58%
- 1Y
- 20.10%
- 3Y*
- 21.09%
- 5Y*
- 13.80%
- 10Y*
- 11.57%
- ALL TIME*
- 11.24%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
MDU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, MDU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Mar 2001 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -37.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MDU closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +23.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -20.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.07% | 0.83% | 0.87% | 8.74% | -6.44% | 1.29% | -5.94% | 3.58% | |||||
| 2025 | -1.11% | -3.20% | -1.20% | 1.36% | 0.29% | -2.27% | 3.48% | -5.57% | 10.27% | 7.69% | 11.16% | -7.79% | 11.77% |
| 2024 | -1.46% | 11.12% | 16.87% | -1.98% | 2.19% | -0.06% | 7.33% | -4.64% | 7.25% | 5.25% | 25.38% | -9.46% | 68.01% |
| 2023 | 1.88% | 3.04% | -3.61% | -4.13% | -0.14% | 5.69% | 5.64% | -7.96% | -3.22% | -4.95% | 2.85% | 4.12% | -1.94% |
| 2022 | -4.77% | -8.85% | 0.39% | -3.34% | 6.29% | -0.65% | 5.85% | 5.53% | -8.62% | 4.13% | 10.57% | -2.95% | 1.46% |
| 2021 | -0.19% | 6.88% | 13.28% | 5.85% | 0.60% | -6.30% | 1.21% | 1.42% | -7.15% | 3.57% | -11.39% | 14.12% | 20.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
MDU Resources Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.61%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 05, 1987.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.51%) than losses (52.14%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.61%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 69.51%
- Downside Capture
- 52.14%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MDU ranks 71 for risk / return — above 71% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MDU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.25 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 2.00 | -0.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.65 | 8.49 | -4.84 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MDU Resources Group, Inc. provided a 2.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.56 | $0.54 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 2.81% | 2.77% | 1.89% | 3.16% | 2.88% | 2.77% | 3.17% | 2.74% | 3.33% | 2.88% | 2.62% | 4.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MDU Resources Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.28 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.54 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.34 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.33 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
MDU Resources Group, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.81%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
MDU Resources Group, Inc. has a payout ratio of 43.18%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that MDU Resources Group, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MDU Resources Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MDU Resources Group, Inc. was 62.17%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1108 trading sessions.
The current MDU Resources Group, Inc. drawdown is 11.92%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-62.17%Mar 2009 | 8mo 10d | 4y 4mo | 5y 1moJul 2008 - Aug 2013 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-52.78%Sep 2015 | 1y 4mo | 4y 4mo | 5y 9moApr 2014 - Jan 2020 | — |
-52.06%Jul 2002 | 1y 2mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 2moApr 2001 - Jul 2004 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-51.41%Mar 2020 | 26d | 11mo 27d | 1y 18dFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-32.70%Mar 2000 | 1y 5mo | 6mo 2d | 1y 11moSep 1998 - Sep 2000 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MDU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.17% | -56.78% | -5.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.92% | -9.10% | -2.82% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.48% | -18.90% | -2.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.69% | -25.43% | +2.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.41% | -33.92% | -17.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.92% | -1.58% | -10.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.30% | -10.70% | -3.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.24% | 2.14% | +3.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MDU Resources Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how MDU Resources Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Building Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MDU, comparing it with other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, MDU has a P/E ratio of 21.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MDU relative to other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, MDU has a P/S ratio of 2.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MDU in comparison with other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, MDU has a P/B value of 1.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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