Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsMDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$170.24
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.37B
MDU
MDU Resources Group Inc
$21.16
-0.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 170% more annual revenue ($4.88B vs $1.81B). ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 10.5%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MDU
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATO
The strongest argument for ATO centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bull Case : MDU
The strongest argument for MDU centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MDU
The primary concerns for MDU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while MDU is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 0.6% — sustainability is the question.
MDU generates stronger free cash flow (57M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atmos Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.
MDU Resources Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
MDU Resources Group, Inc. is involved in the regulated power supply and construction materials and services businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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