WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock
90.94 USD
+5.67 (+6.65%)
90.94 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WLDN. WLDN was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has an average financial health and profitability rating. WLDN is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make WLDN a good candidate for growth investing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WLDN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.25%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.22%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Return On Invested Capital of 8.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.25% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.60%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.11%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WLDN (37.02%) 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 | 6.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.6% | ||
| GM | 37.02% |
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 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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 5.30. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.30, WLDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 0.97, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLDN, only 0.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.97, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WLDN (0.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.43. 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 of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLDN's Quick ratio of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.92%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, WLDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.37% on average per year.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.92%.
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)10.92%
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 22.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.21%
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
Revenue Next 3Y14.78%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WLDN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WLDN.
WLDN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67 indicates a rather expensive 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.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLDN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WLDN is more expensive than 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WLDN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WLDN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 22.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)16.21
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for WLDN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
90.94
+5.67 (+6.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.14%
Ins Owners2.49%
Ins Owner Change-33.13%
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)565.80M
Net Income(TTM)35.16M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (40.95%)
Short Float %6.24%
Short Ratio2.34
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)73.03%
Min EPS beat(2)40.37%
Max EPS beat(2)105.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)51.29%
Min EPS beat(4)29%
Max EPS beat(4)105.68%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)62.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)153.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)109.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)11.57%
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)23.77%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)33.56%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)45.18%
PT rev (1m)6.8%
PT rev (3m)70.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)28.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.29 | ||
| P/B | 5.02 | ||
| P/tB | 26.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.93 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY5.47%
SpS42.82
BVpS18.13
TBVpS3.37
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)16.21
Graham Number40.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.25% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROCE | 11.25% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.1% | ||
| OM | 6.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.6% | ||
| GM | 37.02% | ||
| FCFM | 10.21% |
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 Turnover1.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 130.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.3 |
F-Score6
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Y53.21%
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.92%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
Revenue Next 3Y14.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year122.76%
EBIT Next 3Y46.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y207.1%
FCF growth 3Y265.85%
FCF growth 5Y66.47%
OCF growth 1Y128.64%
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 5 / 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 22.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.02.
How financially healthy is WILLDAN GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 6 / 10.