MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU)

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MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. At $21 per share, MDU is trading 7.7% 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 $2,086.

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) has returned 10.07% so far this year and 36.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MDU has returned 12.25% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, MDU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 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%.

MDU Resources Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.79%, 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 (51.16%) - 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.

MDU ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

MDU Resources Group, Inc. provided a 2.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.56 per share.

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.

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.

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 6.40%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.