Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Willdan Group, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) has returned -26.14% so far this year and 88.02% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WLDN has achieved an annualized return of 22.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 21, 2006, WLDN's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.11%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +65.7%, while the worst month was May 2012 at -48.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, WLDN closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 25, 2009 with a return of +116.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -28.2%.

Willdan Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 23.85%, beta of 0.86, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 22, 2006.

• This stock captured 113.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.12% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WLDN ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Willdan Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Willdan Group, Inc. was 89.19%, occurring on Apr 24, 2009. Recovery took 1338 trading sessions.

The current Willdan Group, Inc. drawdown is 43.26%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Willdan Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Willdan Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.