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WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock

110.81 USD
-0.46 (-0.41%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 6:23:18 PM
108.34 USD
-2.47 (-2.23%)
After Hours: 12/29/2025, 6:23:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

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. WLDN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. WLDN is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make WLDN suitable 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.18%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.58% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN has a Return On Equity of 14.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.08%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.77% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WLDN (6.37%) is better than 67.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
WLDN has a Operating Margin (6.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLDN's Gross Margin of 38.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 52.33% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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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.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingWLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.32 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLDN has a better Altman-Z score (6.32) than 90.70% of its industry peers.
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.
WLDN's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.79 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
WLDN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 6.32
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.64%
WLDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN has a Current ratio of 1.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 51.16% 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.
WLDN has a Quick ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 64.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.37% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.90% in the last year.
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)12.9%
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 21.47% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y73.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.78%
Revenue Next 2Y16.63%
Revenue Next 3Y14.91%
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 2014 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 2014 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

WLDN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.09.
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 (26.84), we can say WLDN is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.80, the valuation of WLDN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.40), we can say WLDN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.09
Fwd PE 24.8
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 62.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
62.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLDN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.11
EV/EBITDA 26.66
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.
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 21.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)19.75
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for WLDN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (12/29/2025, 6:23:18 PM)

After market: 108.34 -2.47 (-2.23%)

110.81

-0.46 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners76.73%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change-34.15%
Market Cap1.63B
Revenue(TTM)651.93M
Net Income(TTM)41.53M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (15.68%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio3.65
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)0%
PT rev (3m)6.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.09
Fwd PE 24.8
P/S 2.51
P/FCF 25.11
P/OCF 21.98
P/B 5.77
P/tB 23.36
EV/EBITDA 26.66
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)4.47
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY4.55%
SpS44.2
BVpS19.19
TBVpS4.74
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)19.75
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 6.32
F-Score6
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y73.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.59%
EPS Next 3Y21.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.9%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%
Revenue Next Year24.78%
Revenue Next 2Y16.63%
Revenue Next 3Y14.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y38.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year136.27%
EBIT Next 3Y46.03%
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 for 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WLDN stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 27.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.77.


How financially healthy is WILLDAN GROUP INC?

The financial health rating of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 7 / 10.