WLDN:NSD-Willdan Group Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Engineering & Construction |

Last Closing

USD 45.82

Change

-0.17 (-0.37)%

Market Cap

USD 0.56B

Volume

0.17M

Analyst Target

USD 36.75
Analyst Rating

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About

Willdan Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides professional, technical, and consulting services primarily in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Energy, and Engineering and Consulting. The Energy segment offers comprehensive audit and surveys, program design and implementation, master planning, demand reduction, grid optimization, benchmarking analyses, design engineering, construction management, performance contracting, installation, alternative financing, measurement and verification services, and software and data analytics, as well as energy consulting and engineering, turnkey facility and infrastructure projects, and customer support services. The Engineering and Consulting segment provides building and safety, city engineering and code enforcement, development plan review and inspection, disaster recovery, geotechnical and earthquake engineering, planning and surveying, contract staff support, program and construction management, structural engineering, transportation and traffic engineering, and water resources services. This segment also offers district administration, financial consulting, and federal compliance services. It serves public and governmental agencies, including cities, counties, redevelopment agencies, water districts, school districts, and universities; investor and municipal owned energy utilities; state and federal agencies; and commercial and industrial firms, as well as various other special districts and agencies. Willdan Group, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Engineering & Construction) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 20.29% 90% A- 88% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 20.29% 90% A- 88% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 43.19% 83% B 87% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 43.19% 83% B 87% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 120.71% 46% F 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 120.71% 46% F 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.09% 44% F 73% C
Dividend Return 15.09% 44% F 72% C
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 53.10% 50% F 34% F
Risk Adjusted Return 28.41% 50% F 63% D
Market Capitalization 0.56B 64% D 65% D

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector