WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WLDN • US96924N1000

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80.34 USD
+1.34 (+1.7%)
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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

  • WLDN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Return On Equity of 17.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.77%, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WLDN is significantly below the industry average of 13.12%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.77%) for WLDN is above the 3 year average (8.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • WLDN has a better Profit Margin (7.71%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Operating Margin of 6.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Gross Margin (37.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WLDN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • WLDN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
  • WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 4.93. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WLDN has a better Altman-Z score (4.93) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 0.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLDN, only 0.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WLDN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.72) than 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.72
Altman-Z 4.93
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.84%
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

  • WLDN has a Current 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.56, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.56, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.00% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • WLDN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.46%.
  • WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.75% yearly.
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

  • WLDN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.19% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.63% on average per year.
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.
  • 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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.36, the valuation of WLDN can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WLDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLDN is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. WLDN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.20, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • WLDN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.36
Fwd PE 17.2
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

  • 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WLDN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLDN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WLDN is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.82
EV/EBITDA 18.68
WLDN Per share dataWLDN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of WLDN 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)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-2.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WLDN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WLDN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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WLDN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILLDAN GROUP INC

NASDAQ:WLDN (4/2/2026, 8:01:29 PM)

After market: 80.75 +0.41 (+0.51%)

80.34

+1.34 (+1.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners79.41%
Inst Owner Change-2.14%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change6.63%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)681.55M
Net Income(TTM)52.56M
Analysts84.44
Price Target144.5 (79.86%)
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)-15.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.36
Fwd PE 17.2
P/S 1.74
P/FCF 16.82
P/OCF 14.85
P/B 3.9
P/tB 13.24
EV/EBITDA 18.68
EPS(TTM)4.91
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)4.78
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY6.74%
SpS46.05
BVpS20.6
TBVpS6.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
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 4.93
F-Score7
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 16.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.9.


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.