Willdan Group (NASDAQ:WLDN – Get Free Report) and Aeries Technology (NASDAQ:AERT – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Willdan Group and Aeries Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Willdan Group | 8.19% | 22.62% | 12.94% |
| Aeries Technology | 3.68% | -114.69% | 6.81% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Willdan Group and Aeries Technology”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Willdan Group | $681.55 million | 1.51 | $52.56 million | $4.12 | 16.31 |
| Aeries Technology | $70.01 million | 0.40 | $2.55 million | $0.43 | 12.40 |
Willdan Group has higher revenue and earnings than Aeries Technology. Aeries Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Willdan Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Willdan Group and Aeries Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Willdan Group | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.50 |
| Aeries Technology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Willdan Group presently has a consensus target price of $118.33, indicating a potential upside of 76.14%. Given Willdan Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Willdan Group is more favorable than Aeries Technology.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
72.3% of Willdan Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.2% of Aeries Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of Willdan Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 63.6% of Aeries Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Risk & Volatility
Willdan Group has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aeries Technology has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Willdan Group beats Aeries Technology on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Willdan Group
Willdan Group, Inc. provides professional, technical and consulting services to utilities, government agencies and private-sector clients. Its work includes energy-efficiency programs, energy engineering, grid modernization and planning, and support for decarbonization and other energy initiatives. The company also offers engineering, planning and building-related services, as well as financial and economic consulting for public agencies. Its services can support projects ranging from infrastructure and community planning to building safety and energy management.
About Aeries Technology
Aeries Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERT) is a global professional services and consulting company that helps businesses and investment firms manage transformation, transition, and growth initiatives. The company provides technology-enabled solutions designed to support clients’ operational, financial, and strategic needs. Its services include finance and accounting, tax and audit support, technology consulting, digital transformation, data and analytics, and managed services. Aeries Technology also offers talent and staffing solutions, helping clients access specialized professionals and scalable teams for business operations and technology projects.
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