WLDN (Willdan Group) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.36 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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WLDN Willdan Group Inc WLDN
60 GF Score
Price $73.72
GF Value $34.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Willdan Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Willdan Group WLDN -0.66% 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 19.28. GuruFocus rates WLDN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,481 Construction companies, Willdan Group ranks worse than 75.96% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Willdan Group's enterprise value is $1,154.7 Mil. Willdan Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.5 Mil. Therefore, Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

WLDN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.34   Med: 19.28   Max: 266.58
Current: 17.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Willdan Group was 266.58. The lowest was 8.34. And the median was 19.28.

WLDN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75.96% of 1481 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.94 vs WLDN: 17.36

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-06), Willdan Group's stock price is $73.72. Willdan Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.710. Therefore, Willdan Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.87.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Willdan Group  (NAS:WLDN) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Willdan Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=73.72/3.710
=19.87

Willdan Group's share price for today is $73.72.
Willdan Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.710.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Willdan Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Willdan Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Willdan Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 12.86 16.50 22.86 23.80 17.84

WLDN vs AMRC, CDNL, ITG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Willdan Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1154.670/66.526
=17.36

Willdan Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,154.7 Mil.
Willdan Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $66.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.36 mean?
Willdan Group (WLDN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Willdan Group. This is 10% below median its historical median of 19.28. Over the past decade, Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.34 to 266.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #1125 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Willdan Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.36 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 19.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.34 to a high of 266.58. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.94. Willdan Group's value of 17.36 is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #1125 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willdan Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willdan Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMRC and CDNL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #1125 out of 1481 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Willdan Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.94. Willdan Group's value of 17.36 is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Willdan Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.34 to 266.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.28 vs. the industry median of 8.94, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 8.94, based on 1,481 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willdan Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.36 is 94.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Willdan Group. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willdan Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.36, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 19.28. 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 $34.95, compared to a current price of $73.72 — trading 110.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.36, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 19.28 and 94.2% above the Construction industry median of 8.94. Willdan Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willdan Group (WLDN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.36 as of Aug. 06, 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 $73.72 is trading 110.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.95. GuruFocus considers Willdan Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WLDN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 17.36 (10% below median its 10-year median of 19.28)
  • GF Value™: $34.95 vs. price of $73.72 (110.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.2% above the Construction median (#1125 of 1481)

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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