EXPONENT INC (EXPO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EXPO • US30214U1025
70.25 USD
-1.63 (-2.27%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026
70.25 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/10/2026, 8:21:22 PM
This EXPO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
EXPO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EXPO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EXPO is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. EXPO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EXPO was profitable.
- EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXPO has been profitable.
- EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EXPO (13.77%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
- EXPO has a Return On Equity of 26.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXPO outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EXPO (14.18%) is better than 77.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.77% | ||
| ROE | 26.02% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.35%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of EXPO (20.64%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 92.96%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.35% | ||
| GM | 92.96% |
OM growth 3Y-9.14%
OM growth 5Y-0.23%
PM growth 3Y-2.97%
PM growth 5Y-2.47%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
2. EXPO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- EXPO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for EXPO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- EXPO has an Altman-Z score of 8.81. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXPO's Altman-Z score of 8.81 is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for EXPO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXPO has a better Current ratio (2.69) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
- EXPO has a Quick Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EXPO has a Quick ratio of 2.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 |
3. EXPO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EXPO have decreased by -1.89% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, EXPO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.06% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.21% in the last year.
- EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y6.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.54%
3.2 Future
- EXPO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.40% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.32%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.66%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. EXPO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.77, the valuation of EXPO can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say EXPO is valued slightly more expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.34, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.39), we can say EXPO is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EXPO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EXPO is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EXPO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)5.57
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
5. EXPO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, EXPO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
5.2 History
- EXPO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- EXPO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 58.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EXPO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.07%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EXPO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
70.25
-1.63 (-2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change1.24%
Market Cap3.46B
Revenue(TTM)582.01M
Net Income(TTM)104.84M
Analysts82
Price Target89.25 (27.05%)
Short Float %4.96%
Short Ratio5.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP58.07%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.88%
Min EPS beat(2)3.34%
Max EPS beat(2)6.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.95%
Min EPS beat(4)3.34%
Max EPS beat(4)11.81%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.03%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.77%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.34%
PT rev (3m)5.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.34 | ||
| P/S | 6.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.17 | ||
| P/B | 8.59 | ||
| P/tB | 8.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.05 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY3.3%
FCF(TTM)2.5
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY3.82%
SpS11.6
BVpS8.18
TBVpS8.01
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)5.57
Graham Number19.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.77% | ||
| ROE | 26.02% | ||
| ROCE | 19.43% | ||
| ROIC | 14.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.02% | ||
| OM | 20.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.35% | ||
| GM | 92.96% | ||
| FCFM | 21.51% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-9.14%
OM growth 5Y-0.23%
PM growth 3Y-2.97%
PM growth 5Y-2.47%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.81 |
F-Score7
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y6.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
EPS Next Y11.32%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.54%
Revenue Next Year10.66%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.25%
EBIT growth 5Y7.55%
EBIT Next Year43.95%
EBIT Next 3Y16.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-19.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
EXPONENT INC / EXPO FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EXPO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EXPO.
What is the valuation status of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to EXPONENT INC (EXPO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for EXPONENT INC?
EXPONENT INC (EXPO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of EXPONENT INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 33.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.59.
How sustainable is the dividend of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) stock?
The dividend rating of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.07%.