WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN)

US96924N1000 - Common Stock

41.76  -0.61 (-1.44%)

After market: 41.76 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. WLDN is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!



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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.
WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

WLDN's Return On Assets of 5.12% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.23%, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.25% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN has a Return On Invested Capital (7.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.12%
ROE 10.23%
ROIC 7.57%
ROA(3y)-0.52%
ROA(5y)-0.81%
ROE(3y)-1.28%
ROE(5y)-1.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.97%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Operating Margin (5.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WLDN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Gross Margin (35.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WLDN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.58%
PM (TTM) 3.97%
GM 35.03%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.22%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y0.63%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLDN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 3.47. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLDN (3.47) is better than 61.04% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 2.09, which is a good value as it means it would take WLDN, 2.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN (2.09) is better than 74.03% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 2.09
Altman-Z 3.47
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.84%

2.3 Liquidity

WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.77. 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 better Current ratio (1.77) than 67.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.77 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN has a better Quick ratio (1.77) than 67.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.77

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 89.31% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.02% on average per year.
WLDN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.46%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.31%
EPS 3Y14.04%
EPS 5Y8.02%
EPS Q2Q%97.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.46%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.38%
Sales Q2Q%142.41%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.03% on average per year.
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.14%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.84, the valuation of WLDN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.65, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.42, 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 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.84
Fwd PE 17.42

4.2 Price Multiples

WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLDN is cheaper than 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued cheaper than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.02
EV/EBITDA 13.4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WLDN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 17.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for WLDN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (11/20/2024, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 41.76 0 (0%)

41.76

-0.61 (-1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap589.65M
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.12%
ROE 10.23%
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ROICexgc
OM 5.58%
PM (TTM) 3.97%
GM 35.03%
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Asset Turnover1.29
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Debt/Equity 0.37
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Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.77
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EPS 1Y (TTM)89.31%
EPS 3Y14.04%
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EPS Next Y31.14%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.46%
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