MDU Resources Group, Inc.(MDU)Stock Performance & ReturnsNYSE
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MDU | 4.02 B | 20.32x | 6.90% | 10.75% | $0.94 | 6.89% | 0.88x | 2.93% | $22.98 | $18.24 |
NFG | 7.59 B | 11.12x | 1.10% | 26.86% | $7.18 | 19.58% | 0.91x | 2.71% | $95.34 | $74.10 |
SWX | 6.46 B | 22.28x | -9.60% | 31.40% | $4.00 | 6.83% | 0.85x | 2.81% | $93.81 | $74.79 |
NJR | 5.28 B | 14.41x | 16.80% | 16.42% | $3.61 | 14.45% | 1.47x | 3.65% | $60.28 | $41.86 |
SR | 4.90 B | 24.03x | 19.20% | 20.56% | $3.45 | 8.11% | 2.03x | 3.93% | $93.38 | $74.84 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) compared to its primary competitors (including NFG, SWX, NJR) reveals distinct metrics. MDU trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 20.3x versus the peer average of 18.0x (representing a 13% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for MDU. In terms of growth, MDU's revenue growth of 6.9% is consistent with the peer average of 6.9%. Additionally, its net margin of 10.8% is below the peer average of 23.8%, suggesting higher operational costs or lower pricing power relative to peers.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• MDU ranks #3 in P/E ratio, #3 in revenue growth, and #5 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #4 - ⚠️ Room for improvement relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | $18.94 | $19.16 | $18.92 | $19.10 | 2,269,300 | +1.06% |
| 2026-10-19 | $18.96 | $19.01 | $18.82 | $18.90 | 1,699,500 | -0.53% |
| 2026-10-16 | $18.71 | $19.09 | $18.57 | $19.00 | 1,763,600 | +2.10% |
| 2026-10-15 | $18.71 | $18.77 | $18.46 | $18.61 | 1,193,700 | +0.38% |
| 2026-10-14 | $18.54 | $18.63 | $18.35 | $18.54 | 1,134,100 | -0.54% |
| 2026-10-13 | $18.72 | $18.78 | $18.46 | $18.64 | 1,027,700 | -0.05% |
| 2026-10-12 | $18.76 | $18.82 | $18.64 | $18.65 | 1,460,800 | -0.48% |
| 2026-10-09 | $18.79 | $18.84 | $18.63 | $18.74 | 1,117,700 | -0.37% |
| 2026-10-08 | $18.87 | $18.90 | $18.64 | $18.81 | 1,376,600 | -0.42% |
| 2026-10-07 | $18.91 | $19.01 | $18.79 | $18.89 | 1,726,300 | -0.32% |
| 2026-10-06 | $18.83 | $18.95 | $18.70 | $18.95 | 1,483,700 | +1.39% |
| 2026-10-05 | $18.61 | $18.75 | $18.40 | $18.69 | 2,230,200 | +0.43% |
| 2026-10-02 | $18.59 | $18.74 | $18.55 | $18.61 | 1,498,400 | +0.76% |
| 2026-10-01 | $18.53 | $18.62 | $18.24 | $18.47 | 2,003,100 | -0.38% |
| 2026-09-30 | $18.78 | $18.83 | $18.47 | $18.54 | 2,463,800 | -0.75% |
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