(GLDD) Great Lakes Dredge Dock - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3906071093

GLDD: Dredging, Construction, Environmental, Marine, Infrastructure, Restoration

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) is a leading provider of dredging services in the United States, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1890. The companys expertise spans a wide range of dredging activities, including capital dredging for port expansions, coastal restoration, and land reclamation. Additionally, they specialize in trench digging for pipelines and cables, contributing to critical infrastructure projects. Their services extend to maintenance dredging, ensuring waterways remain navigable by removing accumulated sediments, and environmental restoration projects aimed at enhancing habitats.

GLDD serves a diverse clientele, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as foreign entities and private sector clients such as utilities and energy companies. Their fleet includes hydraulic dredges, hopper dredges, and mechanical dredges, supported by drill boats and barges, enabling them to tackle complex marine construction projects efficiently. Notably, GLDD has been involved in several high-profile projects, showcasing their market leadership and technical prowess in the industry.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, GLDD has established itself as a key player in the Construction & Engineering sector, with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Their projects often involve restoring shorelines and enhancing ecosystems, reflecting a dedication to sustainable practices beyond mere compliance with regulations.

Looking ahead, the next three months are expected to see GLDDs stock price influenced by its current technical indicators. With the SMA20 at 10.12 and SMA50 at 11.02, the stock is below these moving averages, suggesting potential short-term volatility. The ATR of 0.43 indicates moderate price fluctuations. However, the fundamental data presents a robust picture: a P/E ratio of 10.02 and a forward P/E of 12.41 hint at growth expectations, supported by a market cap of $566.43M and a P/S ratio of 0.74, signaling reasonable valuation. The RoE of 12.76% underscores efficient operations. These factors, coupled with increased infrastructure spending, may bolster GLDDs position, making it a stable investment despite near-term market challenges.

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GLDD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 628m
Sector Industrials
Industry Engineering & Construction
GiC Sub-Industry Construction & Engineering
IPO / Inception 2006-12-27

GLDD Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 1.16%
Fundamental 16.9%
Dividend 6.88%
Rel. Strength -1.68
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 8.22 USD
Fair Price DCF -

GLDD Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 27.5%

GLDD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -72.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 41.2%
Growth Correlation 5y -39.8%
CAGR 5y 3.12%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.04
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.08
Alpha -6.21
Beta 1.213
Volatility 41.55%
Current Volume 215.2k
Average Volume 20d 371.9k
What is the price of GLDD stocks?
As of April 03, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 9.06 with a total of 215,178 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.00%, over one month by +13.82%, over three months by -22.30% and over the past year by +6.71%.
Is Great Lakes Dredge Dock a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Great Lakes Dredge Dock is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 16.91 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of GLDD as of April 2025 is 8.22. This means that GLDD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.27%.
Is GLDD a buy, sell or hold?
Great Lakes Dredge Dock has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy GLDD.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for GLDD stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, GLDD Great Lakes Dredge Dock will be worth about 9 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 9.06. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -0.66%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 14.5 60%
Analysts Target Price 14.7 61.9%
ValueRay Target Price 9 -0.7%