108.3 USD
-2.51 (-2.27%)
107.74 USD
-0.56 (-0.52%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WLDN. WLDN was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. WLDN is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes WLDN very considerable 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.
WLDN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
| 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
WLDN's Profit Margin of 6.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WLDN (6.84%) 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 (38.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 6.21. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.21, WLDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN (0.79) is better than 82.56% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.62%
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.
WLDN has a Quick ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
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.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.90%.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 26.48 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WLDN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say WLDN is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.24, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WLDN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.24 |
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 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
66.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLDN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.96 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)19.31
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% |
108.3
-2.51 (-2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change-34.15%
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)651.93M
Net Income(TTM)41.53M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (18.36%)
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)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.24 | ||
| P/S | 2.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.48 | ||
| P/B | 5.64 | ||
| P/tB | 22.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.96 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY3.78%
EPS(NY)4.47
Fwd EY4.13%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY4.66%
SpS44.2
BVpS19.19
TBVpS4.74
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)19.31
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 | 6.21 |
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 for 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WLDN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 26.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.64.
How financially healthy is WILLDAN GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 7 / 10.