Replies to post #8 on MDU Resources (MDU)

[puggymuggs]

gemmerling....I had just about given up on this site so hadn't checked back here. Don't understand why iHub doesn't attract more people as there seems to be more protection here against bashers, stalkers, etc....something I had a big problem with on RB.

Thanks for the information on MDU. I come from that area (N.D.) originally ....main reason I'm a stockholder...but it is also a very a good company and certainly a safe haven in these uncertain times.

Still no word from our Aloha friend...perhaps he's busy.

Thanks again, Greg.

Best Regards, Peggy

[OilStockReport]

MDU is one of Cramer's latest stock favorites.

Cramer says that MDU Resources is “an extremely strong company with great growth.” The North Dakota-based MDU, as of Sep 8, shows a trailing P/E ratio of 16.1, and a forward P/E ratio of 14.1. Estimated annual EPS growth for the next five years is 7.0%. Profit margin in 2010 was 5.9%, while it offered a 3.15% dividend.

The stock is currently trading 12.95% lower than its 52-week high, and its O-Metrix score is 3.36. Target price is $23.44, implying a 13.6% increase potential. Operating margin (10.0%) and debt-to equity ratio (0.5) are strong green flags. MDU Resources returned 5.5% in a year, and earnings increased by 293.12% this year.

On the other hand, P/B (1.4) and P/S (1.0) are moderate red flags. Insiders own only 0.02% of the stock, and it is paying the same dividend since Sep 2008. SMA50 and SMA200 are -2.43% and -3.34%, respectively. Earnings decreased by 7.94% this quarter. Hold if you own it, but do not buy.