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WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock

131.6 USD
+1.69 (+1.3%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 8:11:11 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, WLDN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLDN was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. WLDN is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, WLDN could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WLDN was profitable.
  • In the past year WLDN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years WLDN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WLDN had a positive operating cash flow.
WLDN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLDN 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 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WLDN (8.18%) is better than 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a better Return On Equity (14.67%) than 65.91% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.08%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.18%
ROE 14.67%
ROIC 10.08%
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)3.49%
ROE(5y)-0.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WLDN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLDN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.37%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.84%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
  • WLDN has a Gross Margin (38.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.84%
PM (TTM) 6.37%
GM 38.05%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y21.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y29.79%
GM growth 3Y-2.28%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
WLDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WLDN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingWLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
WLDN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLDN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.12 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.12, WLDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WLDN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLDN outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.17, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 7.12
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.78%
WLDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.48, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.48, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.48
Quick Ratio 1.48
WLDN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLDN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.92%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, WLDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.37% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.90% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.92%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%65.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.9%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%

3.2 Future

  • WLDN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.15% yearly.
  • WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y73.57%
EPS Next 2Y36.21%
EPS Next 3Y23.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.98%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y15.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
WLDN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLDN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
WLDN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLDN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WLDN.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WLDN.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, WLDN is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.19, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WLDN.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WLDN.
  • WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.18
Fwd PE 29.19
WLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.82
EV/EBITDA 31.48
WLDN Per share dataWLDN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • WLDN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 23.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)23.46
EPS Next 2Y36.21%
EPS Next 3Y23.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WLDN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WILLDAN GROUP INC / WLDN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILLDAN GROUP INC?

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.


What is the profitability of WLDN stock?

WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is WILLDAN GROUP INC?

The financial health rating of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WLDN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is expected to grow by 73.57% in the next year.