WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000

107.46 USD
-4.48 (-4%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
106 USD
-1.46 (-1.36%)
After Hours: 2/5/2026, 8:02:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 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. These ratings could make WLDN a good candidate 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.
  • 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 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • WLDN has a better Return On Assets (8.18%) than 76.40% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WLDN (14.67%) is better than 66.29% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.08%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • WLDN has a better Profit Margin (6.37%) than 68.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
  • WLDN's Operating Margin of 6.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 59.55% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLDN is 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 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 6.35. 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 6.35, WLDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.79, WLDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WLDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 64.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 6.35
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.78%
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

  • WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.48. 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 Current ratio of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 52.81% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.48, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.81% of the companies in the same 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

  • 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 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

  • WLDN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.15% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y73.57%
EPS Next 2Y36.21%
EPS Next 3Y23.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.98%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y15.64%
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.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.27 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WLDN.
  • 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 (27.67), we can say WLDN is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
  • WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.27
Fwd PE 23.84
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

  • 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 61.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 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 24.35
EV/EBITDA 26.82
WLDN Per share dataWLDN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 23.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)19.16
EPS Next 2Y36.21%
EPS Next 3Y23.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (2/5/2026, 8:02:42 PM)

After market: 106 -1.46 (-1.36%)

107.46

-4.48 (-4%)

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 Change0.17%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change-34.15%
Market Cap1.59B
Revenue(TTM)651.93M
Net Income(TTM)41.53M
Analysts84.44
Price Target132.6 (23.39%)
Short Float %7.59%
Short Ratio4.33
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)3.45%
PT rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.27
Fwd PE 23.84
P/S 2.43
P/FCF 24.35
P/OCF 21.31
P/B 5.6
P/tB 22.66
EV/EBITDA 26.82
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY3.81%
EPS(NY)4.51
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY4.11%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY4.69%
SpS44.2
BVpS19.19
TBVpS4.74
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)19.16
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 6.35
F-Score6
WACC8.78%
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 Y73.57%
EPS Next 2Y36.21%
EPS Next 3Y23.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.9%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%
Revenue Next Year24.98%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y15.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y38.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year136.27%
EBIT Next 3Y47.62%
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 73.57% in the next year.