WILLDAN GROUP INC (WLDN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WLDN - Nasdaq - US96924N1000 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, WLDN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLDN was compared to 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. WLDN has an average financial health and profitability rating. WLDN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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
The Return On Assets of WLDN (5.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.90%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.32% 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 54.32% 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.08%, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WLDN (5.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WLDN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WLDN (35.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WLDN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLDN is destroying value.
WLDN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WLDN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WLDN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WLDN has an Altman-Z score of 3.96. This indicates that WLDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.96, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
WLDN has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.26. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WLDN would need 2.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WLDN's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WLDN outperforms 69.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that WLDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 3.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.75%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, WLDN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that WLDN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.61, WLDN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WLDN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 45.36%, 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.
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 11.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.43%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.98, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WLDN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.32, WLDN is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.55, WLDN is valued on the expensive side.
WLDN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.13. WLDN is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WLDN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
WLDN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WLDN is cheaper than 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WLDN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)15.3
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WLDN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
55.82
-0.52 (-0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.63%
Inst Owner Change7.13%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap809.39M
Analysts85
Price Target60.18 (7.81%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio3.03
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)7.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | 27.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
EPS(TTM)2.66
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)2.74
FCFY4.9%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY5.98%
SpS41.08
BVpS16.93
TBVpS2.01
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)15.3
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 | 3.96 |
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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 Y15.43%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
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%