WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WLDN - Nasdaq - US96924N1000 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall WLDN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WLDN against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WLDN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WLDN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WLDN had positive earnings in the past year.
WLDN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of WLDN (5.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.90%, WLDN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.55%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% |
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
WLDN's Profit Margin of 4.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
WLDN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Operating Margin (5.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WLDN has a Gross Margin of 35.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLDN outperforms 52.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.08% | ||
| GM | 35.76% |
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WLDN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WLDN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 4.61. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WLDN's Altman-Z score of 4.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLDN is 2.26, which is a good value as it means it would take WLDN, 2.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WLDN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.26) than 70.73% of its industry peers.
WLDN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WLDN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
WLDN has a Current Ratio of 1.61. 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 (1.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.61, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.36% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, WLDN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.37% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.40% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.36%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%57.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.4%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%23.8%
3.2 Future
WLDN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y11.38%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WLDN.
WLDN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, WLDN is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WLDN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WLDN is on the same level as its industry peers.
WLDN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
WLDN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WLDN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)20.26
EPS Next 2Y13.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
73.92
+1.25 (+1.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.91%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change4.3%
Market Cap1.07B
Analysts85
Price Target60.18 (-18.59%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio2.86
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)34.69%
Min EPS beat(2)29%
Max EPS beat(2)40.37%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)46.36%
Min EPS beat(4)29%
Max EPS beat(4)85.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)59.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)133.32%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)100.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.92%
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)23.62%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)40.09%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)48.9%
PT rev (1m)2.61%
PT rev (3m)2.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.13 | ||
| P/B | 4.37 | ||
| P/tB | 36.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.73 |
EPS(TTM)2.66
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)2.74
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY4.52%
SpS41.08
BVpS16.93
TBVpS2.01
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)20.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.16% | ||
| ROE | 9.9% | ||
| ROCE | 9.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.94% | ||
| OM | 5.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.08% | ||
| GM | 35.76% | ||
| FCFM | 6.66% |
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 Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 163.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.61 |
F-Score6
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)45.36%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y1.37%
EPS Q2Q%57.5%
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.4%
Revenue growth 3Y16.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%23.8%
Revenue Next Year12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y11.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y41.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.24%
EBIT Next Year104.55%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.01%
FCF growth 3Y265.85%
FCF growth 5Y66.47%
OCF growth 1Y40.51%
OCF growth 3Y94.47%
OCF growth 5Y44.05%