MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.23 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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MEX:MDU MDU Resources Group Inc MEX:MDU
73 GF Score
Price MXN319.00
GF Value MXN265.28
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What is MDU Resources Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MDU Resources Group MEX:MDU 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:MDU with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN265.28. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, MDU Resources Group ranks better than 58.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), MDU Resources Group's current share price is MXN319.00. MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN258.49. MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.23.

The historical rank and industry rank for MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MDU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.7   Max: 1.35
Current: 1.26

During the past years, MDU Resources Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.70.

MEX:MDU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.73% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs MEX:MDU: 1.26

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MDU Resources Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN250.521. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN258.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MDU Resources Group  (MEX:MDU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


MDU Resources Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MDU Resources Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

MDU Resources Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MDU Resources Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MDU Resources Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 1.00 1.07 1.18 1.23

MEX:MDU vs SR, OGS, BKH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


MDU Resources Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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MDU Resources Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=319.00/258.49
=1.23

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, MDU Resources Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=250.521/330.2130*330.2130
=250.521

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MDU Resources Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 210.461 241.018 288.348
201609 224.741 241.428 307.389
201612 242.928 241.432 332.259
201703 221.634 243.801 300.189
201706 213.145 244.955 287.331
201709 218.730 246.819 292.633
201712 244.261 246.524 327.182
201803 225.682 249.554 298.625
201806 245.704 251.989 321.977
201809 240.594 252.439 314.719
201812 257.102 251.233 337.927
201903 255.565 254.202 331.984
201906 256.791 256.143 331.048
201909 275.490 256.759 354.303
201912 267.981 256.974 344.357
202003 331.696 258.115 424.347
202006 333.553 257.797 427.249
202009 331.909 260.280 421.088
202012 305.451 260.474 387.232
202103 314.985 264.877 392.681
202106 314.784 271.696 382.581
202109 336.946 274.310 405.614
202112 341.264 278.802 404.193
202203 329.063 287.504 377.946
202206 335.065 296.311 373.401
202209 345.406 296.808 384.281
202212 343.450 296.797 382.119
202303 316.496 301.836 346.251
202306 227.829 305.109 246.574
202309 235.867 307.789 253.051
202312 242.105 306.746 260.627
202403 242.645 312.332 256.536
202406 271.161 314.175 285.003
202409 295.322 315.301 309.289
202412 275.155 315.605 287.891
202503 274.651 319.799 283.595
202506 251.746 322.561 257.718
202509 244.471 324.800 248.545
202512 244.288 324.054 248.931
202603 250.521 330.213 250.521

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 mean?
MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MDU Resources Group and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #182 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MDU Resources Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.35. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. MDU Resources Group's value of 1.23 is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #182 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MDU Resources Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDU Resources Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SR and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #182 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts MDU Resources Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. MDU Resources Group's value of 1.23 is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MDU Resources Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.53, MDU Resources Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDU Resources Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 is 19.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MDU Resources Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDU Resources Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MDU Resources Group stock overvalued right now?
MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN265.28, compared to a current price of MXN319.00 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 19.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. MDU Resources Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDU Resources Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN319.00 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN265.28.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MDU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.23 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: MXN265.28 vs. price of MXN319.00 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#182 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MDU Resources Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MDU:USAMRE:Germany
Address 1200 West Century Avenue, P.O. Box 5650, Bismarck, ND, USA, 58506-5650
MDU Resources Group Inc is a pure-play regulated energy delivery business. It is organized into three reportable business segments: Electric, Natural Gas Distribution, and Pipeline. Maximum revenue is generated from the Pipeline segment, which provides natural gas transportation and underground storage services through a FERC-regulated pipeline system mainly in the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains regions of the United States. This segment also provides non-regulated energy-related services, including cathodic protection. The electric segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, and the natural gas distribution segment distributes natural gas in those states, as well as in Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington.
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