111.84 USD
-2.45 (-2.14%)
WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, WLDN could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WLDN was profitable.
WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a better Return On Assets (8.18%) than 75.58% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Return On Equity of 14.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.08%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.37%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Operating Margin of 6.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 58.14% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Gross Margin of 38.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLDN is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.44 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLDN (6.44) is better than 89.53% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 0.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLDN, only 0.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLDN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLDN outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLDN (0.17) is better than 62.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.48. 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 Current ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN has a Quick ratio (1.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
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.
The Revenue has grown by 12.90% in the past year. This is quite good.
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 21.47% yearly.
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y73.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.78%
Revenue Next 2Y16.63%
Revenue Next 3Y14.91%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.34, the valuation of WLDN can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
WLDN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WLDN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, WLDN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLDN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.38 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WLDN may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)19.94
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:WLDN (1/8/2026, 12:03:07 PM)
111.84
-2.45 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.12%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change-34.15%
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)651.93M
Net Income(TTM)41.53M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (14.61%)
Short Float %5.85%
Short Ratio3.71
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)74.3%
Min EPS beat(2)42.92%
Max EPS beat(2)105.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)54.49%
Min EPS beat(4)29%
Max EPS beat(4)105.68%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)68.35%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)146.21%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)109.99%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.57%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.98%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)24.03%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.11%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)40.42%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.03 | ||
| P/S | 2.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.83 | ||
| P/tB | 23.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.38 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)4.47
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY3.95%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY4.51%
SpS44.2
BVpS19.19
TBVpS4.74
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)19.94
Graham Number42.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.18% | ||
| ROE | 14.67% | ||
| ROCE | 12.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.42% | ||
| OM | 6.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.37% | ||
| GM | 38.05% | ||
| FCFM | 9.99% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)3.49%
ROE(5y)-0.56%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y31.66%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y31.86%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.44 |
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)57.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.92%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%65.75%
EPS Next Y73.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.9%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%
Revenue Next Year24.78%
Revenue Next 2Y16.63%
Revenue Next 3Y14.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y38.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year136.27%
EBIT Next 3Y46.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y245.74%
FCF growth 3Y265.85%
FCF growth 5Y66.47%
OCF growth 1Y156.08%
OCF growth 3Y94.47%
OCF growth 5Y44.05%
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 73.36% in the next year.