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VSE vs Willdan Group: VSEC and WLDN compared
VSE is the larger company: $541M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $215M for Willdan Group (Q3 2026). VSE is growing faster (+91% against +18% a year earlier). VSE is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.3% against 7.6%.
Where the money goes: VSEC and WLDN
VSE (VSEC) · Q3 2026
VSE, Q3 2026: revenue $541M (+91% year over year), operating margin 14.3%, net earnings $47.3M, operating cash flow $56.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Willdan Group (WLDN) · Q3 2026
Willdan Group, Q3 2026: revenue $215M (+18% year over year), operating margin 7.6%, net earnings $11.9M, operating cash flow $13.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| VSE (VSEC) | Willdan Group (WLDN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $541M | $215M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +91% | +18% |
| Gross margin | — | 38.4% |
| Operating margin | 14.3% | 7.6% |
| Net earnings | $47.3M | $11.9M |
| Net margin | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $56.0M | $13.4M |
| Free cash flow | $46.6M | $11.9M |
| Market value | $5.5B | $1.2B |
| P/E | 43.2× | 17.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $250.44 | $137.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
VSE
- Services: $318M (59%)
- Products: $223M (41%)
Willdan Group
- Energy: $185M (86%)
- Engineering and Consulting: $29.7M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, VSE or Willdan Group?
VSE is the larger company: $541M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $215M for Willdan Group (Q3 2026).
Is VSE or Willdan Group growing faster?
VSE is growing faster (+91% against +18% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, VSE or Willdan Group?
VSE is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.3% against 7.6%.
More: VSE earnings · how VSE makes money · Willdan Group earnings · how Willdan Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.