WLDN vs. MTZ

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) and MasTec, Inc. (MTZ).

Performance

WLDN vs. MTZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) and MasTec, Inc. (MTZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

WLDN vs. MTZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
WLDN Willdan Group, Inc.	-23.79%	172.14%	77.16%	20.45%	-49.29%	-15.59%	31.21%	-9.15%	46.12%	5.98%
MTZ MasTec, Inc.	53.56%	59.67%	79.79%	-11.26%	-7.53%	35.35%	6.27%	58.19%	-17.14%	27.97%

Fundamentals

Market Cap WLDN : $1.21B MTZ : $26.28B
EPS WLDN : $3.50 MTZ : $5.06
PE Ratio WLDN : 22.56 MTZ : 65.92
PEG Ratio WLDN : 0.36 MTZ : 0.63
PS Ratio WLDN : 1.74 MTZ : 1.84
PB Ratio WLDN : 3.95 MTZ : 7.88
Total Revenue (TTM) WLDN : $681.55M MTZ : $14.30B
Gross Profit (TTM) WLDN : $255.68M MTZ : $1.79B
EBITDA (TTM) WLDN : $52.93M MTZ : $1.10B

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, WLDN achieves a -23.79% return, which is significantly lower than MTZ's 53.56% return. Over the past 10 years, WLDN has underperformed MTZ with an annualized return of 22.38%, while MTZ has yielded a comparatively higher 32.34% annualized return.

WLDN

• 1D: 3.19%
• 1M: -9.69%
• YTD: -23.79%
• 6M: -17.56%
• 1Y: 93.49%
• 3Y*: 71.65%
• 5Y*: 13.17%
• 10Y*: 22.38%

MTZ

• 1D: 3.75%
• 1M: 9.61%
• YTD: 53.56%
• 6M: 55.25%
• 1Y: 181.20%
• 3Y*: 52.33%
• 5Y*: 28.63%
• 10Y*: 32.34%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

WLDN vs. MTZ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

WLDN

WLDN Risk / Return Rank: 80
WLDN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 85
WLDN Sortino Ratio Rank: 79
WLDN Omega Ratio Rank: 83
WLDN Calmar Ratio Rank: 78
WLDN Martin Ratio Rank: 78

MTZ

MTZ Risk / Return Rank: 98
MTZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
MTZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
MTZ Omega Ratio Rank: 97
MTZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
MTZ Martin Ratio Rank: 99

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

WLDN vs. MTZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) and MasTec, Inc. (MTZ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	WLDN	MTZ	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.57	4.44	-2.87
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.09	4.29	-2.20
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.32	1.62	-0.30
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.12	13.16	-11.04
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	5.51	39.37	-33.86
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

WLDN vs. MTZ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current WLDN Sharpe Ratio is 1.57, which is lower than the MTZ Sharpe Ratio of 4.44. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of WLDN and MTZ, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	WLDN	MTZ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.57	4.44	-2.87
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.24	0.68	-0.44
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.42	0.74	-0.32
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.17	0.19	-0.02

Correlation

The correlation between WLDN and MTZ is 0.22, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

WLDN vs. MTZ - Dividend Comparison

Neither WLDN nor MTZ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

WLDN vs. MTZ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WLDN drawdown since its inception was -89.19%, smaller than the maximum MTZ drawdown of -97.72%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WLDN and MTZ.

Drawdown Indicators

	WLDN	MTZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-89.19%	-97.72%	+8.53%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-44.29%	-14.13%	-30.16%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-73.70%	-61.01%	-12.69%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-78.71%	-67.92%	-10.79%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-41.46%	0.00%	-41.46%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-42.41%	-52.13%	+9.72%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	17.06%	4.72%	+12.34%

Volatility

WLDN vs. MTZ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) is 12.62%, while MasTec, Inc. (MTZ) has a volatility of 14.43%. This indicates that WLDN experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MTZ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	WLDN	MTZ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	12.62%	14.43%	-1.81%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	46.84%	29.58%	+17.26%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	59.90%	41.08%	+18.82%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	54.80%	42.20%	+12.60%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	53.46%	43.64%	+9.82%

Financials

WLDN vs. MTZ - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Willdan Group, Inc. and MasTec, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

WLDN - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Willdan Group, Inc. reported a gross profit of 62.61M and revenue of 173.69M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 36.1%.

MTZ - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, MasTec, Inc. reported a gross profit of 508.34M and revenue of 3.94B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 12.9%.

WLDN - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Willdan Group, Inc. reported an operating income of 10.43M and revenue of 173.69M, resulting in an operating margin of 6.0%.

MTZ - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, MasTec, Inc. reported an operating income of 319.21M and revenue of 3.94B, resulting in an operating margin of 8.1%.

WLDN - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Willdan Group, Inc. reported a net income of 18.71M and revenue of 173.69M, resulting in a net margin of 10.8%.

MTZ - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, MasTec, Inc. reported a net income of 142.71M and revenue of 3.94B, resulting in a net margin of 3.6%.