WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000
Current stock price
80.34 USD
+1.34 (+1.7%)
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80.75 USD
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This WLDN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WLDN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WLDN was profitable.
- In the past year WLDN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WLDN reported negative net income in multiple years.
- WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.66%, WLDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.24%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- WLDN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLDN is significantly below the industry average of 13.12%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for WLDN is below the current ROIC(9.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.66% | ||
| ROE | 17.24% | ||
| ROIC | 9.77% |
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)2.59%
ROE(3y)10.78%
ROE(5y)4.6%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- WLDN has a Profit Margin of 7.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- WLDN has a Operating Margin (6.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Gross Margin value of 37.51%, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.71% | ||
| GM | 37.51% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.88%
GM growth 5Y2.54%
2. WLDN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLDN is still creating some value.
- WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.93 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WLDN has a Altman-Z score of 4.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLDN outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 0.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLDN, only 0.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WLDN's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.72 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
- WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WLDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WLDN has a Current ratio (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WLDN has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WLDN has a Quick ratio (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. WLDN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 102.06% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WLDN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.00% on average per year.
- WLDN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.46%.
- Measured over the past years, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.06%
EPS 3Y83.86%
EPS 5Y33%
EPS Q2Q%109.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.46%
Revenue growth 3Y16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%12.94%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.19% on average per year.
- WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.86%
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. WLDN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.36 indicates a correct valuation of WLDN.
- 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLDN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.20, the valuation of WLDN can be described as rather expensive.
- WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WLDN is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WLDN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WLDN's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. WLDN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
WLDN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
80.34
+1.34 (+1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners79.41%
Inst Owner Change-2.14%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change6.63%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)681.55M
Net Income(TTM)52.56M
Analysts84.44
Price Target144.5 (79.86%)
Short Float %6.75%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)63.08%
Min EPS beat(2)42.92%
Max EPS beat(2)83.24%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)68.05%
Min EPS beat(4)40.37%
Max EPS beat(4)105.68%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)65.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)154.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)112.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.93%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.98%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)20.64%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.92%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)36.1%
PT rev (1m)2.41%
PT rev (3m)12.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 13.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.68 |
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)4.78
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY6.74%
SpS46.05
BVpS20.6
TBVpS6.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number47.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.66% | ||
| ROE | 17.24% | ||
| ROCE | 11.54% | ||
| ROIC | 9.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.8% | ||
| OM | 6.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.71% | ||
| GM | 37.51% | ||
| FCFM | 10.37% |
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)2.59%
ROE(3y)10.78%
ROE(5y)4.6%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.67%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)28.41%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.49%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.88%
GM growth 5Y2.54%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 127.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)55.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)228.21%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.06%
EPS 3Y83.86%
EPS 5Y33%
EPS Q2Q%109.33%
EPS Next Y-4.86%
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.46%
Revenue growth 3Y16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%12.94%
Revenue Next Year9.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year98.65%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y11%
OCF growth 1Y11.12%
OCF growth 3Y104.02%
OCF growth 5Y11.23%
WILLDAN GROUP INC / WLDN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLDN.
What is the valuation status of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?
WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 16.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.9.
What is the expected EPS growth for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is expected to decline by -4.86% in the next year.