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

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

15.02 USD
-0.42 (-2.72%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 3:32:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GLDD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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

  • In the past year GLDD was profitable.
  • GLDD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GLDD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GLDD had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • GLDD has a Return On Assets of 6.35%. This is in the better half 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 64.81% 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 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 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • GLDD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GLDD has a better Operating Margin (14.74%) than 90.74% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLDD has declined.
  • GLDD has a better Gross Margin (23.82%) 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 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GLDD is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • GLDD has more shares outstanding than it did 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.05 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 2.05, GLDD is doing worse than 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • GLDD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 31.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLDD outperforms 46.30% of its industry peers.
  • 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 2.05
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC10.11%
GLDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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's Current ratio of 1.20 is in line compared 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.
  • The Quick ratio of GLDD (1.06) is worse 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 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.
  • 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 Y35.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.26%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
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 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 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73, the valuation of GLDD can be described as correct.
  • GLDD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GLDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say GLDD is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.46 indicates a correct valuation of GLDD.
  • GLDD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 98.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.31), we can say GLDD is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 13.46
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

  • 88.89% 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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 78.29
EV/EBITDA 8.79
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)3.72
EPS Next 2Y15.26%
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 (1/16/2026, 3:32:27 PM)

15.02

-0.42 (-2.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-16
Inst Owners83.52%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change-1.33%
Market Cap1.02B
Revenue(TTM)834.60M
Net Income(TTM)80.55M
Analysts84
Price Target15.91 (5.93%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio3.73
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 13.46
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 78.29
P/OCF 6.66
P/B 2.03
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 8.79
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)1.12
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.28%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY15.02%
SpS12.27
BVpS7.38
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)3.72
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 2.05
F-Score8
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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 Y35.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.26%
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 Year9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
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.


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The financial health rating of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) is 3 / 10.


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