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Overall EXPO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EXPO against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. EXPO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. EXPO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- EXPO had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year EXPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- EXPO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXPO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EXPO (13.77%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EXPO (26.02%) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
- EXPO has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
- EXPO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.56%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.36%) for EXPO is well below the 3 year average (18.56%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that EXPO had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.77% | ||
| ROE | 26.02% | ||
| ROIC | 14.36% |
ROA(3y)15.66%
ROA(5y)15.2%
ROE(3y)28.66%
ROE(5y)26.61%
ROIC(3y)18.56%
ROIC(5y)16.83%
1.3 Margins
- EXPO has a better Profit Margin (18.35%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of EXPO (20.64%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of EXPO (92.96%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.35% | ||
| GM | 92.96% |
OM growth 3Y-2.87%
OM growth 5Y0.97%
PM growth 3Y-3.48%
PM growth 5Y-0.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- EXPO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- EXPO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXPO has less shares outstanding
- EXPO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- EXPO has an Altman-Z score of 9.08. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.08, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXPO's Current ratio of 2.69 is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.69 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXPO has a better Quick ratio (2.69) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EXPO have decreased by -0.97% 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 6.74% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.90% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.97%
EPS 3Y3.72%
EPS 5Y6.74%
EPS Q2Q%10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.58%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.06% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.22, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 32.65, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EXPO.
- 60.23% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EXPO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- EXPO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EXPO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EXPO is more expensive than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.37
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.44.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
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 9 / 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 36.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.2.
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%.