WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000

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78.22 USD
-5.78 (-6.88%)
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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.

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1. WLDN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WLDN was profitable.
  • WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • WLDN has a Return On Assets of 9.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLDN outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.24%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 66.28% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WLDN is significantly below the industry average of 13.03%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for WLDN is below the current ROIC(9.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
WLDN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLDN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.71%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a Operating Margin of 6.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Gross Margin (37.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
WLDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLDN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. WLDN Health Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingWLDN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M
WLDN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLDN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.85 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.85, WLDN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WLDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.72. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WLDN's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.72 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 80.23% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.72
Altman-Z 4.85
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.8%
WLDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLDN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.56, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.33% 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 of 1.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 52.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
WLDN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLDN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. WLDN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 102.06% over the past year.
  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.00% yearly.
  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.46%.
  • Measured over the past years, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.75% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WLDN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLDN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
WLDN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLDN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. WLDN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.93 indicates a correct valuation of WLDN.
  • 62.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLDN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.74, WLDN is valued correctly.
  • WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.39, WLDN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.93
Fwd PE 16.74
WLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLDN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WLDN.
  • WLDN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLDN is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.37
EV/EBITDA 18.18
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 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)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WLDN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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WLDN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (4/10/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 79 +0.78 (+1%)

78.22

-5.78 (-6.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners79.66%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.76%
Ins Owner Change6.63%
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)681.55M
Net Income(TTM)52.56M
Analysts84.44
Price Target144.5 (84.74%)
Short Float %6.75%
Short Ratio3.01
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)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)2.41%
PT rev (3m)12.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.93
Fwd PE 16.74
P/S 1.7
P/FCF 16.37
P/OCF 14.46
P/B 3.8
P/tB 12.89
EV/EBITDA 18.18
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)4.78
FCFY6.11%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY6.92%
SpS46.05
BVpS20.6
TBVpS6.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number47.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.85
F-Score7
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLDN.


What is the valuation status of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 15.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.8.


What is the expected EPS growth for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is expected to decline by -4.86% in the next year.