WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock
94.82 USD
-1.05 (-1.1%)
94.82 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WLDN. WLDN was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has an average financial health and profitability rating. WLDN is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make WLDN suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WLDN was profitable.
WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
WLDN has a Return On Assets of 7.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WLDN (13.22%) is better than 62.07% 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 63.22% 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 64.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
WLDN has a Operating Margin of 6.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.02%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same 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
WLDN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 5.73. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.73, WLDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN (0.97) is better than 75.86% 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 57.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN's Current ratio of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Quick 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 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 64.92% over the past year.
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
WLDN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.78% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.18, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
WLDN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
WLDN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.63.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLDN is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLDN is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.71 |
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 22.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)16.9
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 |
94.82
-1.05 (-1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.37%
Inst Owner Change4.76%
Ins Owners2.49%
Ins Owner Change-55.73%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)565.80M
Net Income(TTM)35.16M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (35.18%)
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 | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.63 | ||
| P/S | 2.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.07 | ||
| P/B | 5.23 | ||
| P/tB | 28.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.71 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY5.25%
SpS42.82
BVpS18.13
TBVpS3.37
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)16.9
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 | 5.73 |
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 23.18 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.