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GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GLDD - US3906071093 - Common Stock

13.585 USD
+0.16 (+1.15%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 11:28:07 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall GLDD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GLDD against 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While GLDD is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GLDD scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GLDD was profitable.
In the past year GLDD had a positive cash flow from operations.
GLDD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GLDD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GLDD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLDD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.35%, GLDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of GLDD (16.04%) is better than 64.81% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.68%, GLDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.35%
ROE 16.04%
ROIC 8.68%
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)2.37%
ROE(5y)7.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GLDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

GLDD's Profit Margin of 9.65% is amongst the best of the industry. GLDD outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GLDD (14.74%) is better than 90.74% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GLDD has a Gross Margin of 23.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: GLDD outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 23.82%
OM growth 3Y0.95%
OM growth 5Y-2.4%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y1.62%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
GLDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GLDD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLDD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GLDD Yearly Shares OutstandingGLDD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
GLDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that GLDD is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GLDD has a worse Altman-Z score (1.94) than 64.81% of its industry peers.
GLDD has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.98. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GLDD would need 31.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GLDD has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that GLDD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, GLDD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 31.98
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.55%
GLDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

GLDD has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that GLDD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GLDD has a Current ratio of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLDD outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
GLDD has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that GLDD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GLDD has a worse Quick ratio (1.06) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.06
GLDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GLDD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.63%, which is quite impressive.
GLDD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.42% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GLDD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.53% in the last year.
GLDD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.63%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.65%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%

3.2 Future

GLDD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.58% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y32.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GLDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of GLDD.
GLDD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.50. GLDD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.54, GLDD is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLDD indicates a rather cheap valuation: GLDD is cheaper than 98.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say GLDD is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 12.54
GLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLDD is valued cheaper than 90.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GLDD is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 70.81
EV/EBITDA 7.96
GLDD Per share dataGLDD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLDD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GLDD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GLDD's earnings are expected to grow with 12.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)3.37
EPS Next 2Y13.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLDD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO

NASDAQ:GLDD (12/24/2025, 11:28:07 AM)

13.585

+0.16 (+1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/bmo
Inst Owners83.47%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-1.33%
Market Cap923.78M
Revenue(TTM)834.60M
Net Income(TTM)80.55M
Analysts84
Price Target15.91 (17.11%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)48.29%
Min EPS beat(2)48.2%
Max EPS beat(2)48.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)51.14%
Min EPS beat(4)24.97%
Max EPS beat(4)83.01%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)142.7%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)95.04%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)30.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.9%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.19%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.61%
PT rev (1m)4%
PT rev (3m)5.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 12.54
P/S 1.11
P/FCF 70.81
P/OCF 6.02
P/B 1.84
P/tB 2.17
EV/EBITDA 7.96
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.41%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY16.61%
SpS12.27
BVpS7.38
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)3.37
Graham Number14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.35%
ROE 16.04%
ROCE 11.43%
ROIC 8.68%
ROICexc 8.79%
ROICexgc 9.47%
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 23.82%
FCFM 1.56%
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)2.37%
ROE(5y)7.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.11%
OM growth 3Y0.95%
OM growth 5Y-2.4%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y1.62%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 31.98
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 330.08%
Cap/Sales 16.82%
Interest Coverage 3.86
Cash Conversion 92.67%
Profit Quality 16.2%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score8
WACC10.55%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)318.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)270.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.63%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y32.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.65%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.51%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.03%
EBIT Next Year88.23%
EBIT Next 3Y26.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y116.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y164.5%
OCF growth 3Y12.66%
OCF growth 5Y-18.3%

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO / GLDD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GLDD.


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GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLDD stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) is expected to grow by 32.11% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) stock?

The dividend rating of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.