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

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

13.77 USD
-0.01 (-0.07%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 11:47:34 AM
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.
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.
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.
GLDD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: GLDD outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
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

The Profit Margin of GLDD (9.65%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLDD has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.74%, GLDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.74% of the companies in the same industry.
GLDD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GLDD's Gross Margin of 23.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD outperforms 70.37% 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

GLDD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLDD has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 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 1.96 indicates that GLDD is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.96, GLDD is not doing good in the industry: 62.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GLDD is 31.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take GLDD, 31.98 years of fcf income to pay off 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83. This is comparable 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 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC10.33%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.20, GLDD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLDD underperforms 68.52% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.42% on average over the past years.
GLDD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.53%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.40% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 11.67, the valuation of GLDD can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GLDD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GLDD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.71, 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 96.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. GLDD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.67
Fwd PE 12.71
GLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GLDD indicates a rather cheap valuation: GLDD is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GLDD's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 71.77
EV/EBITDA 8.1
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)3.41
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 (12/15/2025, 11:47:34 AM)

13.77

-0.01 (-0.07%)

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 Cap936.36M
Revenue(TTM)834.60M
Net Income(TTM)80.55M
Analysts84
Price Target15.91 (15.54%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio3.27
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)-3.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.67
Fwd PE 12.71
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 71.77
P/OCF 6.1
P/B 1.86
P/tB 2.2
EV/EBITDA 8.1
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY8.57%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY7.87%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.39%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY16.38%
SpS12.27
BVpS7.38
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)3.41
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 1.96
F-Score8
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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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%.