WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WLDN - Nasdaq - US96924N1000 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WLDN. WLDN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, WLDN is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLDN had positive earnings in the past year.
WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WLDN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years WLDN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WLDN (5.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN has a Return On Equity (9.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.55%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% |
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
The Profit Margin of WLDN (4.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
WLDN has a Operating Margin (5.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
WLDN has a Gross Margin (35.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.08% | ||
| GM | 35.76% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLDN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WLDN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.66 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.66, WLDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 2.26, which is a good value as it means it would take WLDN, 2.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLDN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.26. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC9.07%
2.3 Liquidity
WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.61. 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 (1.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
WLDN has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. 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 (1.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.36% over the past year.
WLDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.37% yearly.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.40%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.36%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%57.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.4%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%23.8%
3.2 Future
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y11.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.86 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WLDN.
WLDN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
WLDN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.52, which indicates a rather expensive current 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say WLDN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WLDN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)21.05
EPS Next 2Y13.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:WLDN (7/14/2025, 3:43:47 PM)
76.78
+2.86 (+3.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.91%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change4.3%
Market Cap1.11B
Analysts85
Price Target60.18 (-21.62%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)34.69%
Min EPS beat(2)29%
Max EPS beat(2)40.37%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)46.36%
Min EPS beat(4)29%
Max EPS beat(4)85.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)59.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)133.32%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)100.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.98%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)35.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)113.7%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)23.62%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)40.09%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)48.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.99 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | 38.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.66
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY4.08%
FCF(TTM)2.74
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY4.35%
SpS41.08
BVpS16.93
TBVpS2.01
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)21.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.9% | ||
| ROCE | 9.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.94% | ||
| OM | 5.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.08% | ||
| GM | 35.76% | ||
| FCFM | 6.66% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 163.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
F-Score6
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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)45.36%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%57.5%
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.4%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%23.8%
Revenue Next Year12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y11.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y41.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year104.55%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.01%
FCF growth 3Y265.85%
FCF growth 5Y66.47%
OCF growth 1Y40.51%
OCF growth 3Y94.47%
OCF growth 5Y44.05%