Willdan Group Stock Today

WLDN Stock  USD 43.18  0.06  0.14%   

Performance

6 of 100

 
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Odds Of Distress

Less than 6

 
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Willdan is selling at 43.18 as of the 28th of November 2024; that is 0.14 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 43.12. Willdan has only a 6 % chance of going through financial distress over the next few years but had a somewhat modest performance during the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Willdan Group are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 9th of December 2022 and ending today, the 28th of November 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Commercial & Professional Services
IPO Date
21st of November 2006
Category
Industrials
Willdan Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides professional, technical and consulting services primarily in the United States. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California. Willdan operates under Engineering Construction classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. The company has 14.12 M outstanding shares of which 426.65 K shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.1 trading days to cover. More on Willdan Group

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Willdan Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEO and President and DirectorThomas Brisbin
Business ConcentrationResearch & Consulting Services, Commercial & Professional Services, Industrials, NASDAQ Composite, Industrials, Professional Services, Engineering & Construction, Industrials (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover1.770.8969
Way Up
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.470.3841
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities120.4 M114.7 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total106.1 M101.1 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets436.4 M415.6 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets201.6 M192 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Willdan can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Willdan's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Willdan's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Willdan Group currently holds 114.1 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.73, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Willdan Group has a current ratio of 1.39, which is within standard range for the sector. Note, when we think about Willdan's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Free Cash Flow

30.75 Million
Willdan Group (WLDN) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 2401 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, United States, 92806 and employs 1,616 people. Willdan is listed under Research & Consulting Services category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 609.07 M. Willdan Group conducts business under Professional Services sector and is part of Industrials industry. The entity has 14.12 M outstanding shares of which 426.65 K shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.1 trading days to cover. Willdan Group currently holds about 5.81 M in cash with 39.21 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.44.
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Ownership Allocation
The market capitalization of Willdan Group is $609.07 Million. The majority of Willdan outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutions are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in Willdan Group to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, other corporate entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Willdan Group. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Willdan Group as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please take into account that even companies with profitable outlook can generate negative future returns on their equity. If the true value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able generate positive returns on investment in the long run.
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Willdan Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
State Street Corp2024-06-30
234.1 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2024-06-30
209.6 K
Rock Point Advisors, Llc2024-09-30
203.4 K
Rbf Llc2024-06-30
188.6 K
Northern Trust Corp2024-09-30
174.7 K
Essex Investment Management Company, Llc2024-09-30
155.8 K
Bard Associates Inc2024-09-30
135.3 K
Renaissance Technologies Corp2024-09-30
121.9 K
Millennium Management Llc2024-06-30
104.3 K
Amundi2024-06-30
1.6 M
Blackrock Inc2024-06-30
918.4 K
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Willdan Historical Income Statement

At this time, Willdan's EBITDA is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 28th of November 2024, Cost Of Revenue is likely to grow to about 364.1 M, though Total Other Income Expense Net is likely to grow to (7.1 M). View More Fundamentals

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Willdan Corporate Management

Michael BieberSr. VP of Corporate Devel.Profile
Albert CPAVice RelationsProfile
Micah JDExecutive CounselProfile
Micah ChenExecutive CounselProfile
Daniel PEAdvisorProfile

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The danger of trading Willdan Group is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Willdan is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Willdan. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Willdan Group is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
When determining whether Willdan Group offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Willdan's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Willdan Group Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Willdan Group Stock:
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Is Research & Consulting Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Willdan. If investors know Willdan will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Willdan listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
3.636
Earnings Share
1.64
Revenue Per Share
42.175
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.192
Return On Assets
0.0475
The market value of Willdan Group is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Willdan that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Willdan's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Willdan's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Willdan's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Willdan's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Willdan's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Willdan is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Willdan's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.