MDU Resources [MDU] vs Otter Tail [OTTR] Detailed Stock Comparison
MDU Resources
NYSE
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Otter Tail
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: MDU Resources wins in 7 metrics, Otter Tail wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Otter Tail appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | MDU Resources | Otter Tail | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.76 | 11.74 | Otter Tail |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.23 | 1.88 | MDU Resources |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 79.87 | 58.80 | Otter Tail |
| PEG Ratio | 14.48 | 14.16 | Otter Tail |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 | 8.62 | Otter Tail |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.64% | 21.82% | Otter Tail |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.54% | 29.52% | Otter Tail |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.54% | 29.52% | Otter Tail |
| Return on Equity | 6.36% | 17.14% | Otter Tail |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.31% | 6.28% | Otter Tail |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-20.51M | $94.08M | Otter Tail |
| Dividend Yield | 82.17% | 3.22% | MDU Resources |
| 1-Year Return | 21.85% | -11.98% | MDU Resources |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.82 | 2.55 | MDU Resources |
| Enterprise Value | $5.50B | $4.08B | MDU Resources |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.97 | 3.11 | MDU Resources |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.57% | 44.58% | Otter Tail |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $9 | $31 | Otter Tail |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.88 | $6.79 | Otter Tail |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.46 | 0.54 | MDU Resources |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
MDU Resources vs Otter Tail Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDU Resources | 1.16% | -3.45% | 0.79% | -5.66% | 0.30% | -7.97% |
| Otter Tail | 0.10% | 5.90% | 1.03% | 3.96% | 0.57% | 10.08% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDU Resources | 21.85% | 39.21% | 88.69% | 132.54% | 128.35% | 119.26% |
| Otter Tail | -11.98% | -2.09% | 99.18% | 186.59% | 321.63% | 185.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: MDU Resources vs Otter Tail
| Metric | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.37B | $3.34B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,663,680 | 251,332 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,504,150 | 230,177 |
| Last Close | $16.51 | $79.73 |
| 52 Week Range | $13.23 - $20.39 | $71.66 - $92.51 |
| % from 52W High | -19.03% | -13.81% |
| All-Time High | $20.39 (Nov 25, 2024) | $100.84 (Jul 22, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -19.03% | -20.93% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | -0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.77% | -0.11% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.22% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.30% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 79.87 | 58.80 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.37 | $42.35 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.29 | $7.33 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $535.63M | $388.65M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $293.71M | $-23,658,500 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 82.17% | 3.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $13.27 | $2.53 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: MDU Resources vs Otter Tail
| Metric | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.76 | 11.74 |
| Forward P/E | 14.48 | 14.16 |
| PEG Ratio | 14.48 | 14.16 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.82 | 2.55 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.23 | 1.88 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.37B | $3.34B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.50B | $4.08B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.97 | 3.11 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.47 | 8.62 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.37 | $42.35 |
Financial Statements Comparison: MDU Resources vs Otter Tail
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $674.83M | $337.35M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $471.95M | $198.46M |
| Gross Profit | $202.88M | $138.89M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $112.86M | $84.00M |
| EBITDA | $169.12M | $119.11M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $91.04M | $78.18M |
| Income Tax | $8.57M | $10.09M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $81.97M | $68.10M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $59.54M | $284.81M |
| Total Current Assets | $541.55M | $651.27M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $634.58M | $248.42M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.03B | $993.51M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.74B | $1.72B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.08B | $1.08B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $7.62B | $392.58M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $214.55M | $53.32M |
| Capital Expenditures | $0 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $124.44M | $-18.54M |
| Debt Repayment | $-99.10M | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-3.13M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.30M | 4.66M |
| Short Ratio | 3.91 | 20.82 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.16% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,663,680 | 251,332 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,504,150 | 230,177 |
| Shares Outstanding | 203.93M | 41.83M |
| Float Shares | 201.77M | 40.93M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.83% | 0.74% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: MDU Resources vs Otter Tail
| Metric | MDU | OTTR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $13.27 | $2.53 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 82.17% | 3.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $6.90 | $2.02 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 10.75% | 0.59% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $20.71 | $6.05 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |