Choice Stocks From AAII’s Model Portfolios: The Platinum 30
A diversified sample of stocks that grade highly on the compelling factors used in our different strategies.
Charles Rotblut
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Willdan Group, Inc., a technical services company, focuses on the provision of energy and infrastructure solutions in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments: Energy, and Engineering and Consulting. The Energy segment offers in-depth energy planning studies, economic analysis, modeling and forecasting software, decarbonization, program design and implementation, energy efficiency, turnkey energy and infrastructure projects, grid modernization, and utility-scale electrical engineering and construction management services. It serves investor-owned and municipal utilities, as well as investors and hyperscalers, and state and local governments. The Engineering and Consulting segment provides municipal and civil engineering, building and safety, code enforcement, fire plan and inspection, city engineering, construction management, design engineering, planning, and financial and municipal advisory services. It serves state and local governments, school districts, and utility districts. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Willdan Group, Inc.’s (WLDN) Stock Is Up 7.37%
As of Friday, May 09, Willdan Group, Inc.’s WLDN share price has surged by 7.37%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
What You Need to Know About Willdan Group, Inc.'s Q2 Earnings
Willdan Group, Inc.'s fiscal Q2 earnings report was released on Thursday, May 08. Let's dive in to see if (WLDN) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Tudor Pop
Why Willdan Group, Inc.’s (WLDN) Stock Is Up 29.73%
As of Friday, March 07, Willdan Group, Inc.’s WLDN share price has surged by 29.73%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Aneeqa Nadeem
Why Willdan Group, Inc.’s (WLDN) Stock Is Up 6.72%
As of Thursday, September 19, Willdan Group, Inc.’s WLDN share price has surged by 6.72%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | WLDN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $1,303.6 | $1,093.9 | 48% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 15.4 | 39.0 | 26% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 96.1% | 87.3% | 69% |
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| Float (Mil) | 13.4 | 34.7 | 23% |
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| Beta | 1.16 | 0.77 | 69% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 285 | 444 | 49% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
(18.7%) | 68.7% | 30% |
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| Growth | WLDN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 11.8% | 7.4% | 64% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 41.3% | 8.0% | 91% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 37.1% | 11.8% | 87 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (18.0%) | (13.8%) | 38% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Current EPS | $1.065 | $5.070 | $5.425 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $1.410 | $4.970 | $5.300 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 1 | na | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 0 | na | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $1.410 | $4.970 | $5.300 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (32.6%) | 45.3% | na | |
| Financials | WLDN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $742 | $1,344 | 46% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $65 | $37 | 57% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $4.425 | $0.800 | 84% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $71 | $153 | 49% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $7 | $0 | 54% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $81 | $214 | 43% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $1,326 | $1,666 | 44% |
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| Valuation | WLDN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 3.71 | 2.66 | 71% |
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| P/E | 20.2 | 23.9 | 51% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.5 | 1.3 | 27% |
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| Ratios | WLDN | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 37.8% | 36.5% | 47% |
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| Net Margin | 8.8% | 3.2% | 59% |
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| ROA | 11.7% | 3.1% | 90% |
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| ROE | 21.2% | 8.4% | 81% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 44.8% | 59.0% | 36% |
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| F-Score | 5 | 5 | 50% |
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Passing Stock Screens
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GURU STRATEGY
Wanger Screen
Factors: Value, Size, Growth
First introduced in May 1997, this approach focuses on limiting the risks of investing in small-cap stocks.
| Performance Since Inception: | 12.1% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +4.6 |
