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MDU Resources GroupFRA:MRE -0.58%74 Quick Ratio is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:MRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, MDU Resources Group ranks worse than 67.13% on this metric.
MDU Resources Group (FRA:MRE) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
MDU Resources Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
MDU Resources Group Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MDU Resources Group's Quick 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:MRE) has a Quick Ratio of 0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on MDU Resources Group and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #341 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio too high?
MDU Resources Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.75 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. MDU Resources Group's value of 0.75 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #341 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MDU Resources Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDU Resources Group's Quick Ratio compare to SR and OGS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MDU Resources Group ranks #341 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This places MDU Resources Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. MDU Resources Group's value of 0.75 is 26.5% below this benchmark. Historically, MDU Resources Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.02, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDU Resources Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.75 is 26.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on MDU Resources Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDU Resources Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.75, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDU Resources Group (FRA:MRE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.23, compared to a current price of €17.20 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.75, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 26.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.02. MDU Resources Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDU Resources Group (FRA:MRE), the current Quick Ratio is 0.75 as of Mar. 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 (FRA:MRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDU Resources Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.20 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.23.
GuruFocus considers MDU Resources Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MRE:
Quick Ratio: 0.75 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: €15.23 vs. price of €17.20 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#341 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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