WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock
94.89 USD
+2.57 (+2.78%)
Taking everything into account, WLDN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLDN was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WLDN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WLDN is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, WLDN could be worth investigating further 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.
In multiple years WLDN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years WLDN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WLDN's Return On Assets of 7.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WLDN (13.22%) is better than 61.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.97%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.95% 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 65.12% 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 54.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
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.
WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 5.59. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WLDN's Altman-Z score of 5.59 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 86.05% 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.
WLDN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.97) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 59.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.43, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WLDN (1.43) 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 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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% on average over the past years.
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
WLDN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.20.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WLDN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, WLDN is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.65, the valuation of WLDN can be described as rather expensive.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WLDN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLDN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
65.12% 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 | 21.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.78 |
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.
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 22.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)16.92
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:WLDN (11/14/2025, 12:48:05 PM)
94.89
+2.57 (+2.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.37%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners2.49%
Ins Owner Change-33.13%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)565.80M
Net Income(TTM)35.16M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (35.08%)
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)0%
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 | 23.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.65 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.08 | ||
| P/B | 5.23 | ||
| P/tB | 28.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.78 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY5.24%
SpS42.82
BVpS18.13
TBVpS3.37
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)16.92
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 | 5.59 |
F-Score6
WACC8.56%
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 23.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.23.
How financially healthy is WILLDAN GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 6 / 10.