WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN)
US96924N1000 - Common Stock
WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. The financial health of WLDN is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WLDN is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
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 (5.12%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.23%, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN has a Return On Invested Capital (7.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.12% | ||
| ROE | 10.23% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% |
ROA(3y)-0.52%
ROA(5y)-0.81%
ROE(3y)-1.28%
ROE(5y)-1.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
WLDN has a Profit Margin of 3.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 55.13% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WLDN (5.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has declined.
WLDN has a Gross Margin (35.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WLDN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.97% | ||
| GM | 35.03% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.22%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLDN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.35 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.35, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 2.09, which is a good value as it means it would take WLDN, 2.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLDN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.09) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 48.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN has a Current ratio of 1.77. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 70.51% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Quick Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.77, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 89.31% over the past year.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.02% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WLDN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.46%.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.31%
EPS 3Y14.04%
EPS 5Y8.02%
EPS Q2Q%97.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.46%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.38%
Sales Q2Q%142.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.14%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.63, WLDN is valued correctly.
73.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WLDN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.55. WLDN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.17, the valuation of WLDN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WLDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLDN is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued cheaper than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 17.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.95
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for WLDN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
WILLDAN GROUP INC
NASDAQ:WLDN (12/26/2024, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 38.755 0 (0%)38.755
+0.34 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.65%
Inst Owner Change-11.5%
Ins Owners2.59%
Ins Owner Change-12.35%
Market Cap547.22M
Analysts85
Price Target56.1 (44.76%)
Short Float %3.63%
Short Ratio2.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/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)58.03%
Min EPS beat(2)30.12%
Max EPS beat(2)85.94%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)82.21%
Min EPS beat(4)30.12%
Max EPS beat(4)106.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)192.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)128.49%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)94.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)62.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)11.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)113.7%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)39.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)113.7%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)33.24%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)50.94%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)56.01%
PT rev (1m)12.24%
PT rev (3m)34.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | 8.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 |
EPS(TTM)2.48
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)2.4
Fwd EY6.19%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY8.28%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY9.82%
SpS40.89
BVpS15.86
TBVpS4.69
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.12% | ||
| ROE | 10.23% | ||
| ROCE | 10.11% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.37% | ||
| OM | 5.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.97% | ||
| GM | 35.03% | ||
| FCFM | 7.84% |
ROA(3y)-0.52%
ROA(5y)-0.81%
ROE(3y)-1.28%
ROE(5y)-1.91%
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 5Y-4.68%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y3.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.22%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 197.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score7
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)54.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.31%
EPS 3Y14.04%
EPS 5Y8.02%
EPS Q2Q%97.3%
EPS Next Y31.14%
EPS Next 2Y17.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.46%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.38%
Sales Q2Q%142.41%
Revenue Next Year17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y116.32%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year157.7%
EBIT Next 3Y43.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y732.65%
FCF growth 3Y-11.29%
FCF growth 5Y39.93%
OCF growth 1Y235.51%
OCF growth 3Y-5.88%
OCF growth 5Y38.95%