Below are the three companies in the Multi-Utilities industry with the highest betass. Higher-beta stocks mean greater volatility and are therefore generally considered to be riskier but also may provide the potential for higher returns.

MDU Resources Group ranks highest with a a beta of 1.0. Following is Black Hills with a a beta of 0.9. TECO Energy ranks third highest with a a beta of 0.9.

OGE Energy follows with a a beta of 0.9, and NorthWestern rounds out the top five with a a beta of 0.9.

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