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Willdan Group Inc (WLDN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: WLDN (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 67 days. Profits (183.84%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $132.5
1 Year Target Price $132.5
1 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 328.82% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.66B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 47.28 | 1Y Target Price 132.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 47.28 | 1Y Target Price 132.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.31 | 52 Weeks Range 30.43 - 121.00 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 30.43 - 121.00 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.39 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When After Market | Estimate 0.7033 | Actual 1.5 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.81% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.68% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 47.28 | Forward PE 30.12 | Enterprise Value 1808106220 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.64 |
Enterprise Value 1808106220 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.19 | Shares Outstanding 14665100 | Shares Floating 13882998 |
Shares Outstanding 14665100 | Shares Floating 13882998 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.31 | Percent Institutions 74.36 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Willdan Group Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Willdan Group, Inc. was founded in 1964. Initially focused on civil engineering, the company expanded into energy efficiency and sustainability solutions, becoming a key player in these sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Energy Efficiency Services: Designs and implements energy efficiency programs for utilities, government agencies, and private clients. This includes audits, retrofits, and program management.
- Engineering Services: Provides civil engineering, planning, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. This includes infrastructure design, water resources management, and transportation planning.
- Public Finance Services: Provides economic and financial consulting services to public agencies, including revenue forecasting, financial planning, and bond issuance support.
Leadership and Structure
Tom Brisbin is the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments focused on specific service areas, supported by finance, HR, and marketing functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Energy Efficiency Program Design & Implementation: Offers comprehensive energy efficiency program design, management, and implementation services. Competitors include Franklin Energy, TRC Companies, and ICF International. Market share data is fragmented and varies by region and specific program type. Exact market share is difficult to precisely determine.
- Engineering Consulting Services: Provides a range of engineering services including civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering design and construction management. Competitors include AECOM, Jacobs Engineering Group, and Stantec. Market share data varies by project and geographic location. Exact market share is difficult to precisely determine.
- Public Agency Financial Consulting: Offers specialized financial consulting services to public sector clients including economic forecasting and financial planning. Competitors include Baker Tilly, and PFM Financial Advisors. Market share data is fragmented and depends on specific engagements. Exact market share is difficult to precisely determine.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy efficiency and engineering services industries are experiencing growth due to increasing focus on sustainability, infrastructure investment, and regulatory requirements.
Positioning
Willdan is positioned as a provider of integrated solutions across energy efficiency, engineering, and public finance, giving it a competitive advantage in securing large, complex projects. It benefits from deep relationships with utilities and public agencies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for Willdan's services is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars across energy efficiency, engineering, and public finance sectors. Willdan captures a small but significant portion of this market through its specialized services and client relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong relationships with utilities and public agencies
- Diversified service offerings
- Expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability
- Integrated solutions approach
Weaknesses
- Reliance on government contracts
- Project-based revenue can be volatile
- Smaller size compared to larger competitors
- Profit margin can be sensitive to project mix and complexity
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for energy efficiency services
- Growing infrastructure investment
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
Threats
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturn affecting public spending
- Increased competition from larger firms
- Difficulty attracting and retaining skilled professionals
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ACN (ACN)
- ICF International (ICFI)
- TRC Companies (private)
Competitive Landscape
Willdan is smaller than some of its competitors, but it differentiates itself through its integrated solutions approach and strong relationships with utilities and public agencies. It is a regional player with growing national presence.
Major Acquisitions
SGC Engineering
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 34.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Willdan's engineering capabilities and geographic presence in the Southeast.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth in energy efficiency and engineering services.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and market conditions, and are unavailable without real-time data access.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives likely involve expanding service offerings and geographic reach.
Summary
Willdan Group shows potential with its niche focus on energy efficiency and engineering, underscored by strong relationships and integrated solutions. Volatile project revenue and dependence on government contracts, coupled with competition from larger entities, pose notable challenges. Growth depends on capitalising on increasing infrastructure investment and expanding market reach.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports (estimates)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and estimates. Actual results may vary. Market share percentages are approximate and derived from various industry sources.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Willdan Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Anaheim, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-11-21 | CEO, Director & President Mr. Michael A. Bieber | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Engineering & Construction | Full time employees 1761 | Website https://www.willdan.com |
Full time employees 1761 | Website https://www.willdan.com |
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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