WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000
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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.
1. WLDN Profitability Analysis
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 9.66%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of WLDN (17.24%) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- WLDN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLDN is below the industry average of 12.57%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for WLDN is below the current ROIC(9.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- WLDN has a better Profit Margin (7.71%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- WLDN has a Operating Margin of 6.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. WLDN Health Analysis
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
- Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
- WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 4.92. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WLDN has a better Altman-Z score (4.92) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 0.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLDN, only 0.72 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.93%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.56, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
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!
- WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.75% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.19% on average per year.
- 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.
4. WLDN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.25, the valuation of WLDN can be described as correct.
- WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLDN is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.88. WLDN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.08, the valuation of WLDN can be described as rather expensive.
- WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.08 |
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 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WLDN's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. WLDN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for WLDN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
WLDN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
79.79
-0.36 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners79.41%
Inst Owner Change-2.24%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change5.86%
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)681.55M
Net Income(TTM)52.56M
Analysts84.44
Price Target144.5 (81.1%)
Short Float %7.66%
Short Ratio3.24
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)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)0%
PT rev (3m)10.08%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.75 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | 13.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY5.85%
FCF(TTM)4.78
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY6.78%
SpS46.05
BVpS20.6
TBVpS6.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number47.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.92 |
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 5 / 10 to WLDN.
What is the valuation status of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WLDN stock?
WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 decline by -4.86% in the next year.