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

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

13.53 USD
+0.1 (+0.74%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:35:04 PM
13.53 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:35:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GLDD. GLDD was compared to 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GLDD while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on GLDD.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GLDD had positive earnings in the past year.
GLDD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years GLDD 4 years were profitable.
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

GLDD's Return On Assets of 6.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD outperforms 68.52% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.04%, GLDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.65%, GLDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLDD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.74%, GLDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLDD has declined.
The Gross Margin of GLDD (23.82%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLDD has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
GLDD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GLDD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GLDD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.94, GLDD is doing worse than 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GLDD (31.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GLDD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating GLDD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLDD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 31.98
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC10.51%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that GLDD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLDD's Current ratio of 1.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that GLDD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLDD has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLDD underperforms 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.63% over the past year.
GLDD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.42% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 12.53% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, GLDD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.40% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, GLDD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GLDD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.12% on average per year.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of GLDD can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GLDD is valued cheaper than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, GLDD is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.49, 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.
GLDD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 12.49
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

90.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GLDD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
GLDD's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 70.52
EV/EBITDA 8
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.
GLDD's earnings are expected to grow with 12.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)3.35
EPS Next 2Y13.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for GLDD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO

NASDAQ:GLDD (12/24/2025, 7:35:04 PM)

After market: 13.53 0 (0%)

13.53

+0.1 (+0.74%)

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 Cap920.04M
Revenue(TTM)834.60M
Net Income(TTM)80.55M
Analysts84
Price Target15.91 (17.59%)
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 11.47
Fwd PE 12.49
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 70.52
P/OCF 6
P/B 1.83
P/tB 2.16
EV/EBITDA 8
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.42%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY16.67%
SpS12.27
BVpS7.38
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)3.35
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
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) stock?

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%.