WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock
90.94 USD
+5.67 (+6.65%)
90.94 USD
0 (0%)
WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WLDN is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes WLDN very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WLDN was profitable.
In the past year WLDN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years WLDN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WLDN has a better Return On Assets (7.25%) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a better Return On Equity (13.22%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: WLDN outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.25% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)3.49%
ROE(5y)-0.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WLDN (5.60%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Operating Margin (6.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
WLDN's Gross Margin of 37.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.6% | ||
| GM | 37.02% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y21.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y29.79%
GM growth 3Y-2.28%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
2. Health
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.
WLDN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 5.30. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WLDN (5.30) is better than 87.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 0.97, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WLDN, only 0.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.97, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WLDN (1.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WLDN has a Quick ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.92%, which is quite impressive.
WLDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.37% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WLDN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.92% in the last year.
WLDN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.92%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%65.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.92%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%
3.2 Future
WLDN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.04% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.21%
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
Revenue Next 3Y14.78%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WLDN.
WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. WLDN is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say WLDN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WLDN is more expensive than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.93 |
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.
WLDN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 22.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)16.21
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
90.94
+5.67 (+6.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.14%
Ins Owners2.49%
Ins Owner Change-33.13%
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)565.80M
Net Income(TTM)35.16M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.18 (40.95%)
Short Float %6.24%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)73.03%
Min EPS beat(2)40.37%
Max EPS beat(2)105.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)51.29%
Min EPS beat(4)29%
Max EPS beat(4)105.68%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)62.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)153.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)109.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)11.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.98%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)35.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)113.7%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)23.77%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)33.56%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)45.18%
PT rev (1m)6.8%
PT rev (3m)70.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)28.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.29 | ||
| P/B | 5.02 | ||
| P/tB | 26.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.93 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY5.47%
SpS42.82
BVpS18.13
TBVpS3.37
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)16.21
Graham Number40.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.25% | ||
| ROE | 13.22% | ||
| ROCE | 11.25% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.1% | ||
| OM | 6.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.6% | ||
| GM | 37.02% | ||
| FCFM | 10.21% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)3.49%
ROE(5y)-0.56%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y31.66%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y31.86%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y21.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y29.79%
GM growth 3Y-2.28%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 130.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.3 |
F-Score6
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)57.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.92%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%65.75%
EPS Next Y53.21%
EPS Next 2Y28.49%
EPS Next 3Y22.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.92%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%-39.99%
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
Revenue Next 3Y14.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year122.76%
EBIT Next 3Y46.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y207.1%
FCF growth 3Y265.85%
FCF growth 5Y66.47%
OCF growth 1Y128.64%
OCF growth 3Y94.47%
OCF growth 5Y44.05%
WILLDAN GROUP INC / WLDN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILLDAN GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WLDN.
What is the valuation status for WLDN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WLDN stock?
WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WLDN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 22.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.02.
How financially healthy is WILLDAN GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) is 6 / 10.