WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN)
US96924N1000 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, WLDN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLDN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. WLDN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WLDN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WLDN has a Return On Assets (3.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN has a Return On Equity (6.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WLDN has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 6.31% | ||
| ROIC | 5.77% |
ROA(3y)-0.52%
ROA(5y)-0.81%
ROE(3y)-1.28%
ROE(5y)-1.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
WLDN has a Profit Margin (2.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Operating Margin (4.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Gross Margin of 35.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 46.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.45% | ||
| GM | 35.07% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.22%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WLDN is destroying value.
WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.10 indicates that WLDN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WLDN has a Altman-Z score (3.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 2.41, which is a good value as it means it would take WLDN, 2.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.41, WLDN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.79. 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 better Current ratio (1.79) than 67.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.79 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WLDN (1.79) is better than 69.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.96%, which is quite impressive.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.02% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WLDN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.47%.
WLDN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.96%
EPS 3Y14.04%
EPS 5Y8.02%
EPS growth Q2Q25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.47%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.38%
Revenue growth Q2Q19.38%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WLDN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.97% on average per year.
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.34, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WLDN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.56, the valuation of WLDN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WLDN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WLDN indicates a rather cheap valuation: WLDN is cheaper than 90.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
WILLDAN GROUP INC
NASDAQ:WLDN (5/16/2024, 7:25:55 PM)
After market: 31.74 0 (0%)31.74
-0.26 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap438.65M
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| PE | 17.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 | ||
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PEG (NY)3.16
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 6.31% | ||
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| OM | 4.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.45% | ||
| GM | 35.07% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.3
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| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)75.96%
EPS 3Y14.04%
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EPS Next Y5.5%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.47%
Revenue growth 3Y9.27%
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