Willdan GroupWLDN +3.08%64 Gross Margin % is 40.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 33.81. GuruFocus rates WLDN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Willdan Group ranks better than 80.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willdan Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WLDN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.06 Med: 33.81 Max: 38.41
Current: 38.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Willdan Group was 38.41%. The lowest was 28.06%. And the median was 33.81%.
WLDN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.68% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs WLDN: 38.17
Willdan Group had a gross margin of 40.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Willdan Group was 1.40% per year.
Willdan Group (NAS:WLDN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Willdan Group had a gross margin of 40.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Willdan Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Willdan Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willdan Group's Gross Margin % 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.
WLDN vs AMRC, CDNL, MCDIF: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Willdan Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Willdan Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willdan Group's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Willdan Group (WLDN) has a Gross Margin % of 40.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Willdan Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 33.81. Over the past decade, Willdan Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.06 to 38.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #333 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Willdan Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Willdan Group's current Gross Margin % of 40.72% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 33.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.06 to a high of 38.41. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Willdan Group's value of 40.72% is 96.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #333 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Gross Margin % compare to AMRC and CDNL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Willdan Group ranks #333 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Willdan Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Willdan Group's value of 40.72% is 96.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Willdan Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.06 to 38.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.81 vs. the industry median of 20.71, 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 Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willdan Group's current Gross Margin % of 40.72% is 96.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Willdan Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willdan Group's current Gross Margin % is 40.72%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 33.81. 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 $37.54, compared to a current price of $81.32 — trading 116.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.72%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 33.81 and 96.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willdan Group (WLDN), the current Gross Margin % is 40.72% as of Mar. 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 $81.32 is trading 116.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.54.
GuruFocus considers Willdan Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WLDN:
Gross Margin %: 40.72% (20% above median its 10-year median of 33.81)
GF Value™: $37.54 vs. price of $81.32 (116.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.7% above the Construction median (#333 of 1724)
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 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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