MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.16 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 81% 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-EBITDA?

MDU Resources Group MEX:MDU 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.16 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 6.72. 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 467 Utilities - Regulated companies, MDU Resources Group ranks worse than 68.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MDU Resources Group's enterprise value is MXN117,185 Mil. MDU Resources Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,636 Mil. Therefore, MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.16.

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

MEX:MDU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.9   Med: 6.72   Max: 19.84
Current: 12.7

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MDU Resources Group was 19.84. The lowest was 4.90. And the median was 6.72.

MEX:MDU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
68.74% of 467 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.91 vs MEX:MDU: 12.70

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-31), MDU Resources Group's stock price is MXN319.00. MDU Resources Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16.610. Therefore, MDU Resources Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.21.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

MDU Resources Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=319.00/16.610
=19.21

MDU Resources Group's share price for today is MXN319.00.
MDU Resources Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN16.610.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


MDU Resources Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MDU Resources Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

MDU Resources Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
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MEX:MDU vs SR, OGS, CPK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


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

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=117184.577/9635.549
=12.16

MDU Resources Group's current Enterprise Value is MXN117,185 Mil.
MDU Resources Group's EBITDA 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 MXN9,636 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.16 mean?
MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.16 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MDU Resources Group. This is 81% above median its historical median of 6.72. Over the past decade, MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.90 to 19.84. According to the industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #321 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is MDU Resources Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MDU Resources Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.16 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 6.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 19.84. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. MDU Resources Group's value of 12.16 is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #321 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to SR and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #321 out of 467 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MDU Resources Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. MDU Resources Group's value of 12.16 is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, MDU Resources Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.90 to 19.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.72 vs. the industry median of 9.91, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.91, based on 467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDU Resources Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.16 is 22.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MDU Resources Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDU Resources Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.16, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 6.72. 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-EBITDA of 12.16. 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-EBITDA is 12.16, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 6.72 and 22.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.91. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDU Resources Group (MEX:MDU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.16 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-EBITDA: 12.16 (81% above median its 10-year median of 6.72)
  • GF Value™: MXN281.94 vs. price of MXN319.00 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#321 of 467)

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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