WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WLDN - US96924N1000 - Common Stock
103.33 USD
-2.42 (-2.29%)
103.33 USD
0 (0%)
WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has an average financial health and profitability rating. WLDN is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make WLDN suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLDN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WLDN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WLDN reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years WLDN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WLDN's Return On Assets of 7.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Return On Equity of 13.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.97%, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 65.85% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WLDN (6.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 37.02%, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLDN is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
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 6.03 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLDN's Altman-Z score of 6.03 is amongst the best of the industry. WLDN outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.97. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WLDN's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.03 |
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.
WLDN has a Current ratio (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.43, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 70.28%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.37% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 13.83% in the past year. This is quite good.
WLDN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.28%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%172.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%30.99%
3.2 Future
WLDN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.73% yearly.
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y51.53%
EPS Next 2Y27.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WLDN.
WLDN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, WLDN is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.06, WLDN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WLDN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, WLDN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.06 |
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 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.67 |
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 27.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)20.87
EPS Next 2Y27.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
103.33
-2.42 (-2.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.07%
Inst Owner Change7.85%
Ins Owners2.5%
Ins Owner Change-31.14%
Market Cap1.52B
Analysts84.44
Price Target120.02 (16.15%)
Short Float %6.56%
Short Ratio2
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)60.09%
PT rev (3m)99.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.27%
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 | 28.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.78 | ||
| P/B | 5.7 | ||
| P/tB | 30.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.67 |
EPS(TTM)3.61
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)3.96
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY4.81%
SpS42.82
BVpS18.13
TBVpS3.37
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)20.87
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 6.03 |
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)70.28%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%172.73%
EPS Next Y51.53%
EPS Next 2Y27.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.83%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%30.99%
Revenue Next Year20.63%
Revenue Next 2Y14.67%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year104.55%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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%