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WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock

133.78 USD
-0.21 (-0.16%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM
133.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WLDN. WLDN was compared to 88 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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make WLDN suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WLDN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in each 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

  • WLDN has a Return On Assets of 8.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.67%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.08%) than 71.26% 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

  • The Profit Margin of WLDN (6.37%) is better than 67.82% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WLDN's Operating Margin of 6.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
  • 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. Health

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 7.22. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WLDN has a better Altman-Z score (7.22) than 90.80% 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 83.91% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.17, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 7.22
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.76%
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.
  • The Quick ratio of WLDN (1.48) is comparable to the rest of the 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 64.92% 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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.90% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • WLDN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.01% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.47% on average per year.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WLDN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.71.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WLDN.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say WLDN is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.94, WLDN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. WLDN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.71
Fwd PE 29.94
WLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WLDN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.31
EV/EBITDA 32.05
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 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.
  • WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)23.85
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (1/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 133.78 0 (0%)

133.78

-0.21 (-0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners78.12%
Inst Owner Change0.5%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change-34.15%
Market Cap1.97B
Revenue(TTM)651.93M
Net Income(TTM)41.53M
Analysts84.44
Price Target132.6 (-0.88%)
Short Float %5.85%
Short Ratio3.71
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 32.71
Fwd PE 29.94
P/S 3.03
P/FCF 30.31
P/OCF 26.53
P/B 6.97
P/tB 28.2
EV/EBITDA 32.05
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY3.06%
EPS(NY)4.47
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY3.77%
SpS44.2
BVpS19.19
TBVpS4.74
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)23.85
Graham Number42.03
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 7.22
F-Score6
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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.