WLDN (Willdan Group) ROCE %: 8.48% (As of Mar. 2026)


WLDN Willdan Group Inc WLDN
65 GF Score
Price $80.73
GF Value $37.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Willdan Group ROCE %?

Willdan Group WLDN -1.78% 65 ROCE % is 8.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WLDN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Willdan Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.48%.

Willdan Group  (NAS:WLDN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Willdan Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willdan Group's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Willdan Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Willdan Group Quarterly Data
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Willdan Group ROCE % Calculation

Willdan Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=45.742/( ( (464.863 - 137.677) + (544.211 - 161.754) )/ 2 )
=45.742/( (327.186+382.457)/ 2 )
=45.742/354.8215
=12.89 %

Willdan Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=32.348/( ( (544.211 - 161.754) + (511.684 - 131.459) )/ 2 )
=32.348/( ( 382.457 + 380.225 )/ 2 )
=32.348/381.341
=8.48 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.48% mean?
Willdan Group (WLDN) has a ROCE % of 8.48% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Willdan Group's ROCE % too high?
Willdan Group's current ROCE % is 8.48%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Willdan Group's value of 8.48% is 2.8% above this industry median. Overall, Willdan Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willdan Group's ROCE % compare to AMRC and CDNL?
Willdan Group's ROCE % of 8.48% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Willdan Group's value of 8.48% is 2.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Willdan Group's current ROCE % of 8.48% is 2.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willdan Group's current ROCE % is 8.48%. 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 $37.67, compared to a current price of $80.73 — trading 114.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.48% and 2.8% above the Construction industry median of 8.25. Willdan Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Willdan Group (WLDN), the current ROCE % is 8.48% 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 $80.73 is trading 114.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.67. GuruFocus considers Willdan Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WLDN:

  • ROCE %: 8.48%
  • GF Value™: $37.67 vs. price of $80.73 (114.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.8% above the Construction median

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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