WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000

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77.17 USD
-1.12 (-1.43%)
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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.

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1. WLDN Profitability Analysis

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 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.18%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of WLDN (14.67%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
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

  • WLDN has a Profit Margin of 6.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
  • WLDN has a Operating Margin (6.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 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. WLDN Health Analysis

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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WLDN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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

  • WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 5.04. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WLDN's Altman-Z score of 5.04 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.79 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WLDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 5.04
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.67%
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.
  • WLDN has a Current ratio (1.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 49.43% 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. WLDN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 102.06% over the past year.
  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.06%
EPS 3Y83.86%
EPS 5Y33%
EPS Q2Q%109.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.94%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.19% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.63% on average per year.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. WLDN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.72, WLDN is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52 indicates a correct valuation of WLDN.
  • 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 24.12.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.72
Fwd PE 16.52
WLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WLDN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.54
EV/EBITDA 18.91
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 decent profitability rating of WLDN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WLDN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for WLDN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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WLDN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (3/18/2026, 1:44:56 PM)

77.17

-1.12 (-1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners79.41%
Inst Owner Change-2.24%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change4.34%
Market Cap1.14B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)41.53M
Analysts84.44
Price Target141.1 (82.84%)
Short Float %7.66%
Short Ratio3.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)10.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.72
Fwd PE 16.52
P/S 1.75
P/FCF 17.54
P/OCF 15.36
P/B 4.03
P/tB 16.32
EV/EBITDA 18.91
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)4.4
FCFY5.7%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY6.51%
SpS44.05
BVpS19.13
TBVpS4.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number45.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.04
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
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)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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.94%
Revenue Next Year9.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y38.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year136.27%
EBIT Next 3Y46.88%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 decline by -4.86% in the next year.