MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
MDU
MDU Resources Group Inc
$19.20
-0.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.12B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$36.22
-9.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MDU Resources Group Inc generates 151167% more annual revenue ($1.83B vs $1.21M). MDU leads profitability with a 10.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. MDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
MDU
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OKLO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MDU
The strongest argument for MDU centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MDU
The primary concerns for MDU are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
MDU is growing revenue faster at 6.9% — sustainability is the question.
MDU generates stronger free cash flow (72M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MDU scores higher overall (61/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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