WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000

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78.265 USD
+1.7 (+2.23%)
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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

  • 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.
  • 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 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WLDN (9.66%) is better than 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.24%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WLDN (9.77%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLDN is significantly below the industry average of 13.12%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for WLDN is below the current ROIC(9.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.66%
ROE 17.24%
ROIC 9.77%
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)2.59%
ROE(3y)10.78%
ROE(5y)4.6%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
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 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.71%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Operating Margin of WLDN (6.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WLDN has a Gross Margin of 37.51%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.48%
PM (TTM) 7.71%
GM 37.51%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.88%
GM growth 5Y2.54%
WLDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. WLDN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLDN is still creating some 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WLDN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingWLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 4.79. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.79, WLDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.72. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.72, WLDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WLDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.72
Altman-Z 4.79
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.84%
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.56. 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 (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WLDN has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. 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 (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. WLDN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 102.06%, which is quite impressive.
  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.00% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 20.46% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)102.06%
EPS 3Y83.86%
EPS 5Y33%
EPS Q2Q%109.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.46%
Revenue growth 3Y16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%12.94%

3.2 Future

  • WLDN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.19% yearly.
  • WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.63% yearly.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 200M 400M 600M
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.94, which indicates a correct valuation of WLDN.
  • WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLDN is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.58), we can say WLDN is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.75, the valuation of WLDN can be described as correct.
  • WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.81), we can say WLDN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 16.75
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

  • WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WLDN is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLDN is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.38
EV/EBITDA 17.79
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

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

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WLDN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (4/1/2026, 2:35:22 PM)

78.265

+1.7 (+2.23%)

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-2.14%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change6.63%
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)681.55M
Net Income(TTM)52.56M
Analysts84.44
Price Target144.5 (84.63%)
Short Float %6.75%
Short Ratio3.01
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)63.08%
Min EPS beat(2)42.92%
Max EPS beat(2)83.24%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)68.05%
Min EPS beat(4)40.37%
Max EPS beat(4)105.68%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)65.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)154.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)112.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.93%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.98%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)20.64%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.92%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)36.1%
PT rev (1m)2.41%
PT rev (3m)12.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 16.75
P/S 1.7
P/FCF 16.38
P/OCF 14.46
P/B 3.8
P/tB 12.9
EV/EBITDA 17.79
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)4.78
FCFY6.1%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY6.91%
SpS46.05
BVpS20.6
TBVpS6.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number47.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.66%
ROE 17.24%
ROCE 11.54%
ROIC 9.77%
ROICexc 11.8%
ROICexgc 36.8%
OM 6.48%
PM (TTM) 7.71%
GM 37.51%
FCFM 10.37%
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)2.59%
ROE(3y)10.78%
ROE(5y)4.6%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.67%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)28.41%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.49%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.88%
GM growth 5Y2.54%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.72
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 50.24%
Cap/Sales 1.38%
Interest Coverage 8.16
Cash Conversion 127.46%
Profit Quality 134.51%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
Altman-Z 4.79
F-Score7
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)55.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)228.21%
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)20.46%
Revenue growth 3Y16.68%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%12.94%
Revenue Next Year9.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year98.65%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y11%
OCF growth 1Y11.12%
OCF growth 3Y104.02%
OCF growth 5Y11.23%

WILLDAN GROUP INC / WLDN Fundamental Analysis 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.


How profitable is WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 15.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.8.


What is the expected EPS growth for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is expected to decline by -4.86% in the next year.