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Upturn Advisory Summary
01/08/2025: MDU (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Above Average Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.86% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 01/08/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.61B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.14 | 1Y Target Price 20.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.14 | 1Y Target Price 20.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1782807 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 10.09 - 20.25 | Updated Date 01/12/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.09 - 20.25 | Updated Date 01/12/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.93% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.94 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.92% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.75% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.6% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.56% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.14 | Forward PE 14.18 | Enterprise Value 6053921442 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81 |
Enterprise Value 6053921442 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.36 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.06 | Shares Outstanding 203888000 | Shares Floating 201339634 |
Shares Outstanding 203888000 | Shares Floating 201339634 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.62 | Percent Institutions 76.35 |
AI Summary
MDU Resources Group Inc.: A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile
History and Background
MDU Resources Group Inc. (NYSE: MDU) is a diversified energy and infrastructure company with roots dating back to 1910. The company's history is marked by a series of mergers and acquisitions, including the 1999 merger with Montana-Dakota Utilities and the 2008 acquisition of Knife River Corporation. Today, MDU operates through three segments:
- Utility: Providing electric, natural gas, and water services to customers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming.
- Construction Materials: Producing and distributing aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready-mix concrete, and other construction materials.
- Pipeline: Owning and operating a network of natural gas pipelines in North Dakota and Montana.
Core Business Areas
- Utility: MDU's utility segment, Montana-Dakota Utilities, serves approximately 136,000 electric customers, 117,000 natural gas customers, and 35,000 water customers. The segment focuses on providing reliable and affordable energy and water services to its customers.
- Construction Materials: Under the Knife River Corporation banner, MDU's construction materials segment operates a network of quarries, gravel pits, asphalt plants, and concrete plants. It supplies construction materials for infrastructure projects, commercial buildings, and residential developments.
- Pipeline: WBI Energy, a subsidiary of MDU, owns and operates a network of natural gas pipelines in the Bakken shale region. These pipelines transport natural gas from production sites to processing facilities and markets.
Leadership and Corporate Structure
MDU is led by President and CEO David L. Goodin, who has been with the company since 1987. The company's Board of Directors consists of 11 members, including independent directors and company executives.
Top Products and Market Share
Utility Segment
- Electricity: MDU generates and distributes electricity primarily from coal-fired power plants. It has a small portion of its generation capacity from renewable sources like wind and solar.
- Natural Gas: MDU's natural gas distribution network delivers natural gas purchased from third-party suppliers to its customers.
- Water: MDU provides water treatment and distribution services to its customers.
Construction Materials Segment
- Aggregates: This includes crushed stone, sand, and gravel used in road construction, building foundations, and other construction projects.
- Asphalt: MDU produces asphalt for paving roads and parking lots.
- Cement: MDU manufactures cement, a key ingredient in concrete, at its plant in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Ready-Mix Concrete: MDU produces ready-mix concrete for use in various construction projects.
Market Share
- Utility: MDU's utility segment holds a dominant market share in its service territory, with minimal competition in most areas.
- Construction Materials: MDU's construction materials segment has a strong market share in the region, competing with other regional and national companies.
- Pipeline: WBI Energy's pipeline network serves a critical role in the Bakken shale region, transporting a significant portion of the region's natural gas production.
Total Addressable Market
Utility Segment
- Electricity: The total addressable market for electricity in the US is estimated to be over $400 billion annually.
- Natural Gas: The total addressable market for natural gas in the US is estimated to be over $200 billion annually.
- Water: The total addressable market for water in the US is estimated to be over $100 billion annually.
Construction Materials Segment
- The total addressable market for construction materials in the US is estimated to be over $400 billion annually.
Pipeline Segment
- The total addressable market for natural gas pipeline transportation in the US is estimated to be over $50 billion annually.
Financial Performance
Recent Financial Results
- Revenue: MDU's revenue in 2022 was $2.84 billion, a 12% increase from 2021.
- Net Income: MDU's net income in 2022 was $414 million, a 10% increase from 2021.
- Profit Margins: MDU's operating margin in 2022 was 14.5%, a slight increase from 2021.
- Earnings per Share (EPS): MDU's EPS in 2022 was $3.22, a 10% increase from 2021.
Year-over-Year Comparison
MDU's financial performance has shown steady growth in recent years. Revenue, net income, and EPS have all increased year-over-year, demonstrating the company's ability to generate consistent earnings.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
MDU's cash flow from operations in 2022 was $530 million, a 15% increase from 2021. The company has a strong
About NVIDIA Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Bismarck, ND, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Nicole A. Kivisto | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 9145 | Website https://www.mdu.com |
Full time employees 9145 | Website https://www.mdu.com | ||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. engages in the regulated energy delivery, and construction materials and services businesses in the United States. It operates through four segments: Electric, Natural Gas Distribution, Pipeline, and Construction Services. The Electric segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming; and operates 3,400 miles of transmission lines, 4,800 miles of distribution lines, and 82 transmission and 298 distribution substations. The Natural Gas Distribution segment distributes natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming; and supplies related value-added services. The Pipeline segment provides natural gas transportation and underground storage services through a regulated pipeline system primarily in the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains regions; and cathodic protection and other energy-related services. The Construction Services segment offers electrical and mechanical contracting services, including the construction and maintenance of electrical and communication wiring and infrastructure, fire suppression systems, mechanical piping, and services; transmission and distribution contracting services, comprise construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical, and gas and communication infrastructure; and manufactures and supplies transmission and distribution lines construction equipment and tools. It serves manufacturing, commercial, industrial, transportation, institutional, and renewable and government customers, as well as utilities. MDU Resources Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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