MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) EV-to-EBIT: 20.21 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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MEX:MDU MDU Resources Group Inc MEX:MDU
76 GF Score
Price MXN319.00
GF Value MXN281.94
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is MDU Resources Group EV-to-EBIT?

MDU Resources Group MEX:MDU 76 EV-to-EBIT is 20.21 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 10.03. GuruFocus rates MEX:MDU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN281.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 462 Utilities - Regulated companies, MDU Resources Group ranks worse than 76.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MDU Resources Group's Enterprise Value is MXN117,185 Mil. MDU Resources Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,799 Mil. Therefore, MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MDU' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.43   Med: 10.03   Max: 47.06
Current: 21.04

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MDU Resources Group was 47.06. The lowest was 7.43. And the median was 10.03.

MEX:MDU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
76.41% of 462 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.75 vs MEX:MDU: 21.04

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MDU Resources Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN112,525 Mil. MDU Resources Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,799 Mil. MDU Resources Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.15%.


MDU Resources Group  (MEX:MDU) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

MDU Resources Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5799.307/112524.678
=5.15 %

MDU Resources Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN112,525 Mil.
MDU Resources Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN5,799 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MDU Resources Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

MDU Resources Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 17.67 18.03 19.09 20.83 21.53

MEX:MDU vs SR, OGS, CPK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


MEX:MDU
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MDU Resources Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=117184.577/5799.307
=20.21

MDU Resources Group's current Enterprise Value is MXN117,185 Mil.
MDU Resources Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN5,799 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 20.21 mean?
MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.21 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MDU Resources Group and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 10.03. Over the past decade, MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.43 to 47.06. According to the industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #353 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MDU Resources Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.21 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 10.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.43 to a high of 47.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75. MDU Resources Group's value of 20.21 is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #353 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MDU Resources Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to SR and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #353 out of 462 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MDU Resources Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75. MDU Resources Group's value of 20.21 is 47% above this benchmark. Historically, MDU Resources Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.43 to 47.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.03 vs. the industry median of 13.75, MDU Resources Group has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.75, based on 462 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDU Resources Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.21 is 47% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MDU Resources Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDU Resources Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.21, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 10.03. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 20.21. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN281.94, compared to a current price of MXN319.00 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.21, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 10.03 and 47% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.75. MDU Resources Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.21 as of Jul. 31, 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 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN281.94.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MDU:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.21 (101% above median its 10-year median of 10.03)
  • GF Value™: MXN281.94 vs. price of MXN319.00 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#353 of 462)

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.
76GF Score

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