WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock
97.725 USD
-3.27 (-3.23%)
Overall WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WLDN against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has only an average score on both its financial health and 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
WLDN had positive earnings in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of WLDN (7.25%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.22%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.97%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
WLDN's Profit Margin of 5.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.11%, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
WLDN's Gross Margin of 37.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
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
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
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WLDN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 5.94. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WLDN's Altman-Z score of 5.94 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
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 75.61% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.55%
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's Current ratio of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN has a Quick ratio (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 70.28%, 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 13.83%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.28%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%172.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%30.99%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.73% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y51.53%
EPS Next 2Y27.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
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 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
WLDN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07.
WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say WLDN is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.65, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
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 similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.65 |
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 67.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.06 |
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 27.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)19.74
EPS Next 2Y27.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for WLDN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:WLDN (9/15/2025, 1:05:42 PM)
97.725
-3.27 (-3.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.07%
Inst Owner Change7.85%
Ins Owners2.5%
Ins Owner Change-28.87%
Market Cap1.43B
Analysts84.44
Price Target120.02 (22.81%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio1.52
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)60.09%
PT rev (3m)99.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)27.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.65 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.65 | ||
| P/B | 5.39 | ||
| P/tB | 29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.06 |
EPS(TTM)3.61
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)3.96
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY5.09%
SpS42.82
BVpS18.13
TBVpS3.37
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)19.74
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 5.94 |
F-Score6
WACC8.55%
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)70.28%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%172.73%
EPS Next Y51.53%
EPS Next 2Y27.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%30.99%
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year104.55%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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%