WLDN (Willdan Group) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.85 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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WLDN Willdan Group Inc WLDN
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Price $75.01
GF Value $36.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Willdan Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Willdan Group WLDN +2.99% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates WLDN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,355 Construction companies, Willdan Group ranks worse than 77.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Willdan Group's current share price is $75.01. Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.49. Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WLDN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.51   Max: 3.4
Current: 1.8

During the past years, Willdan Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.51.

WLDN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
77.34% of 1355 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs WLDN: 1.80

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Willdan Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.079. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $40.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Willdan Group  (NAS:WLDN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Willdan Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Willdan Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Willdan Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Willdan Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Willdan Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 1.65 2.49 2.64 1.89

WLDN vs AMRC, CDNL, ORN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Willdan Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Willdan Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=75.01/40.49
=1.85

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Willdan Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=10.079/330.2130*330.2130
=10.079

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Willdan Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.910 241.018 9.467
201609 6.727 241.428 9.201
201612 6.591 241.432 9.015
201703 7.720 243.801 10.456
201706 7.909 244.955 10.662
201709 7.462 246.819 9.983
201712 6.969 246.524 9.335
201803 5.944 249.554 7.865
201806 6.442 251.989 8.442
201809 7.641 252.439 9.995
201812 7.716 251.233 10.142
201903 8.365 254.202 10.866
201906 8.939 256.143 11.524
201909 9.966 256.759 12.817
201912 10.855 256.974 13.949
202003 9.212 258.115 11.785
202006 7.152 257.797 9.161
202009 8.417 260.280 10.679
202012 8.073 260.474 10.234
202103 6.511 264.877 8.117
202106 6.775 271.696 8.234
202109 7.480 274.310 9.004
202112 7.285 278.802 8.628
202203 7.183 287.504 8.250
202206 7.886 296.311 8.788
202209 9.087 296.808 10.110
202212 8.620 296.797 9.591
202303 7.617 301.836 8.333
202306 8.829 305.109 9.555
202309 9.683 307.789 10.388
202312 11.334 306.746 12.201
202403 8.806 312.332 9.310
202406 10.018 314.175 10.529
202409 11.022 315.301 11.543
202412 9.874 315.605 10.331
202503 10.417 319.799 10.756
202506 11.629 322.561 11.905
202509 11.951 324.800 12.150
202512 11.335 324.054 11.550
202603 10.079 330.213 10.079

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 mean?
Willdan Group (WLDN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Willdan Group and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #1048 out of 1355 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Willdan Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 3.40. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. Willdan Group's value of 1.85 is 160.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #1048 out of 1355 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willdan Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willdan Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AMRC and CDNL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #1048 out of 1355 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Willdan Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. Willdan Group's value of 1.85 is 160.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Willdan Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Willdan Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Construction companies is 0.71, based on 1,355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willdan Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 is 160.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Willdan Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willdan Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willdan Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willdan Group (WLDN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.22, compared to a current price of $75.01 — trading 107.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 160.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.71. Willdan Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willdan Group (WLDN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Willdan Group (WLDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willdan Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $75.01 is trading 107.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.22. GuruFocus considers Willdan Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WLDN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.85 (23% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
  • GF Value™: $36.22 vs. price of $75.01 (107.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 160.6% above the Construction median (#1048 of 1355)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WLDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Willdan Group Business Description

Other Exchanges J2A:Germany
Address 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA, USA, 92806
Willdan Group Inc is a provider of professional technical and consulting services to utilities, private industry, and public agencies at all levels of government. It operates in the business segments of Energy and Engineering and Consulting. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy segment, which includes services such as audit and surveys, program design, master planning, benchmarking analysis, design engineering, construction management, performance contracting, installation, advances in software and data analytics, and other services. All of its revenue is derived from the domestic markets.
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