MDU Mdu Resources Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the MDU stock has a PE ratio of 9.23. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.96 and the stock price of $18.1 per share. A decrease of 21% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 11.7 of the past four quarters.
MDU PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Mdu Resources Group over the last ten years is 21.72. The current 9.23 price-to-earnings ratio is 58% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, MDU's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2016 quarter at 97.85, with a price of $25.44 and an EPS of $0.26. The Dec 2023 quarter saw the lowest point at 9.71, with a price of $19.8 and an EPS of $2.04.
Mdu Resources Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 22.06% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -78.58% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.71 | -42.06% |
| 2022 | 16.76 | 1.64% |
| 2021 | 16.49 | 22.06% |
| 2020 | 13.51 | -23.15% |
| 2019 | 17.58 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 17.15 | -8.14% |
| 2017 | 18.67 | -78.58% |
| 2016 | 87.18 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 15.16 | -27.05% |
MDU average PE ratio chart
Currently, MDU's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MDU PE vs peers
MDU's PE ratio is below its peer stocks SRE and XEL. Mdu Resources Group is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.23) than its peers average of 20.53.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 9.23 | $3.69B |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 14.18 | $3.23B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 14.36 | $2.87B |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 15.54 | $4.15B |
| NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co | 18.58 | $1.59B |
| SRE Sempra Energy | 18.95 | $54.99B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 20 | $38.7B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 21.55 | $21.21B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 41.11 | $34.75B |
| STR Sitio Royalties Corporation | N/A | $2.87B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mdu Resources Group's PE ratio?
MDU's price to earnings ratio is 9.23 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mdu Resources Group (MDU)?
As an average over the last 3 years, MDU stock has a PE ratio of 13.79.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mdu Resources Group (MDU)?
As an average over the last 5 years, MDU stock has a PE ratio of 13.97.
What is the highest PE ratio for MDU?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 97.85.
How does the current PE ratio for MDU compare to its historical average?
MDU's current price to earnings ratio is 58% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Mdu Resources Group's PE ratio so low?
MDU's PE ratio of 9.23 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is MDU's PE ratio calculated (Mdu Resources Group PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Mdu Resources Group's share price is $18.1. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.96. Therefore, Mdu Resources Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.23. PE RATIO(9.23) = STOCK PRICE($18.1) / TTM EPS($1.96)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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