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

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

13.78 USD
-0.1 (-0.72%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
13.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 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. 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

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.
In the past 5 years GLDD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a better Return On Assets (6.35%) than 69.09% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.04%, GLDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GLDD (8.68%) is better than 63.64% 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

GLDD has a Profit Margin of 9.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLDD outperforms 83.64% 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 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
GLDD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 23.82%, GLDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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

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.
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 1.96 indicates that GLDD is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GLDD has a Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLDD underperforms 63.64% 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 in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that GLDD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.83, GLDD is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 31.98
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.03%
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 41.82% 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's Quick ratio of 1.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD is outperformed by 69.09% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 12.53% in the past year. This is quite good.
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

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.68 indicates a reasonable valuation of GLDD.
GLDD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.56. GLDD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.72, the valuation of GLDD can be described as correct.
GLDD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 96.36% of the companies 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 11.68
Fwd PE 12.72
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLDD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GLDD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 71.83
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 (12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 13.78 0 (0%)

13.78

-0.1 (-0.72%)

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 Cap937.04M
Revenue(TTM)834.60M
Net Income(TTM)80.55M
Analysts84
Price Target15.91 (15.46%)
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 11.68
Fwd PE 12.72
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 71.83
P/OCF 6.11
P/B 1.87
P/tB 2.2
EV/EBITDA 8.1
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.39%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY16.37%
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
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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%

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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.


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