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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GLDD - US3906071093 - Common Stock

11.86 USD
+0.2 (+1.72%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
11.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall GLDD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GLDD against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. GLDD has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on GLDD.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GLDD was profitable.
In the past year GLDD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years GLDD 4 years were profitable.
GLDD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.35%, GLDD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of GLDD (16.04%) is better than 67.27% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Return On Invested Capital of 8.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLDD outperforms 65.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.35%
ROE 16.04%
ROIC 8.68%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.65%, GLDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLDD has grown nicely.
GLDD has a better Operating Margin (14.74%) than 92.73% of its industry peers.
GLDD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 23.82%, GLDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
GLDD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 23.82%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GLDD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GLDD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLDD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

GLDD has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. This is not the best score and indicates that GLDD is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GLDD (1.85) is worse than 61.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GLDD is 31.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take GLDD, 31.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 31.98, GLDD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
GLDD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating GLDD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, GLDD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 31.98
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.01%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that GLDD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLDD has a Current ratio (1.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
GLDD has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that GLDD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GLDD has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLDD underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.06
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 35.63%, which is quite impressive.
GLDD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.42% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 12.53% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.63%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.65%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%

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 11.70% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.03% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.7%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 10.05, the valuation of GLDD can be described as reasonable.
GLDD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GLDD is cheaper than 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. GLDD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.32, the valuation of GLDD can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLDD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say GLDD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.05
Fwd PE 11.32
GLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLDD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GLDD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 61.82
EV/EBITDA 7.31
GLDD Per share dataGLDD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLDD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GLDD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.94
EPS Next 2Y11.7%
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 (11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 11.86 0 (0%)

11.86

+0.2 (+1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/bmo
Inst Owners82.95%
Inst Owner Change-76.57%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change-1.18%
Market Cap806.48M
Revenue(TTM)834.60M
Net Income(TTM)80.55M
Analysts84
Price Target15.91 (34.15%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio2.28
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)48.29%
Min EPS beat(2)48.2%
Max EPS beat(2)48.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)51.14%
Min EPS beat(4)24.97%
Max EPS beat(4)83.01%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)142.7%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)95.04%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)30.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.9%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.19%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.61%
PT rev (1m)4%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.05
Fwd PE 11.32
P/S 0.97
P/FCF 61.82
P/OCF 5.26
P/B 1.61
P/tB 1.9
EV/EBITDA 7.31
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY9.95%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY8.84%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.62%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY19.02%
SpS12.27
BVpS7.38
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)2.94
Graham Number14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.35%
ROE 16.04%
ROCE 11.43%
ROIC 8.68%
ROICexc 8.79%
ROICexgc 9.47%
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 23.82%
FCFM 1.56%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.01%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 31.98
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 330.08%
Cap/Sales 16.82%
Interest Coverage 3.86
Cash Conversion 92.67%
Profit Quality 16.2%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score8
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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)35.63%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y3.42%
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y25.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.65%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year10.6%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.51%
EBIT growth 3Y2.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.03%
EBIT Next Year78.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y116.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y164.5%
OCF growth 3Y12.66%
OCF growth 5Y-18.3%

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO / GLDD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GLDD.


Can you provide the valuation status for GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) stock?

GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLDD stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) is expected to grow by 25.98% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) stock?

The dividend rating of GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO (GLDD) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.