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GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:GLDD - US3906071093 - Common Stock

11.86 USD
-0.05 (-0.42%)
Last: 10/2/2025, 5:20:01 PM
11.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/2/2025, 5:20:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

GLDD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GLDD while its profitability can be described as average. GLDD is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GLDD was profitable.
GLDD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years GLDD 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GLDD had a positive operating cash flow.
GLDD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLDD 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 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GLDD (5.77%) is better than 69.81% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Return On Equity of 14.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD outperforms 67.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GLDD (8.20%) is better than 66.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 14.88%
ROIC 8.2%
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)2.37%
ROE(5y)7.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GLDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of GLDD (8.63%) is better than 83.02% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GLDD has a better Operating Margin (13.63%) than 90.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLDD has declined.
The Gross Margin of GLDD (23.03%) is better than 73.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLDD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.63%
PM (TTM) 8.63%
GM 23.03%
OM growth 3Y0.95%
OM growth 5Y-2.4%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y1.62%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
GLDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GLDD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GLDD has more shares outstanding
GLDD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GLDD Yearly Shares OutstandingGLDD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
GLDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that GLDD is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.83, GLDD is not doing good in the industry: 60.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GLDD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating GLDD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLDD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.03%
GLDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

GLDD has a Current Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that GLDD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GLDD (1.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that GLDD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLDD has a Quick ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLDD underperforms 66.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.02
GLDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GLDD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 61.54%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, GLDD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.42% on average per year.
GLDD shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.40%.
Measured over the past years, GLDD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.54%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.4%
Revenue growth 3Y1.65%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%13.92%

3.2 Future

GLDD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.74% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.03% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.98%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.6%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GLDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.30, the valuation of GLDD can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GLDD is valued cheaper than 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
GLDD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of GLDD can be described as reasonable.
96.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GLDD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.29. GLDD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.3
Fwd PE 11.51
GLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

GLDD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.93
GLDD Per share dataGLDD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

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.
The decent profitability rating of GLDD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for GLDD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO

NASDAQ:GLDD (10/2/2025, 5:20:01 PM)

After market: 11.86 0 (0%)

11.86

-0.05 (-0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Inst Owners82.95%
Inst Owner Change-2.94%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change3.7%
Market Cap806.48M
Analysts84.44
Price Target15.1 (27.32%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)65.7%
Min EPS beat(2)48.38%
Max EPS beat(2)83.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)31.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.19%
Max EPS beat(4)83.01%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)140.23%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)45.93%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)25.98%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.19%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.19%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.88%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.44%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.52%
PT rev (1m)-1.33%
PT rev (3m)-1.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.3
Fwd PE 11.51
P/S 0.97
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.16
P/B 1.67
P/tB 1.99
EV/EBITDA 7.93
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY8.85%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)-0.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY16.25%
SpS12.21
BVpS7.09
TBVpS5.96
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)3.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 14.88%
ROCE 10.79%
ROIC 8.2%
ROICexc 8.22%
ROICexgc 8.87%
OM 13.63%
PM (TTM) 8.63%
GM 23.03%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)2.37%
ROE(5y)7.71%
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 3Y-11.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.11%
OM growth 3Y0.95%
OM growth 5Y-2.4%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y1.62%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 341.88%
Cap/Sales 17.18%
Interest Coverage 3.53
Cash Conversion 84.54%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.02
Altman-Z 1.83
F-Score8
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)318.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)270.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.54%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y25.98%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.4%
Revenue growth 3Y1.65%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%13.92%
Revenue Next Year10.6%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y84.66%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.03%
EBIT Next Year78.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y87.16%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y274.35%
OCF growth 3Y12.66%
OCF growth 5Y-18.3%