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EXPO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EXPO was profitable.
- In the past year EXPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years EXPO has always been profitable.
- EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EXPO (13.77%) is better than 91.01% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EXPO (26.02%) is better than 79.78% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.36%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXPO is significantly above the industry average of 12.02%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of EXPO (18.35%) is better than 86.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
- EXPO has a Operating Margin of 20.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 87.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
- EXPO has a better Gross Margin (92.96%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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-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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EXPO 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
- An Altman-Z score of 8.89 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXPO has a Altman-Z score of 8.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 96.63% 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 | 8.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- EXPO has a Current Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EXPO's Current ratio of 2.69 is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 86.52% 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.
- The Quick ratio of EXPO (2.69) is better than 86.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EXPO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.97%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, EXPO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.06% on average per year.
- EXPO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.32% yearly.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- EXPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.06.
- EXPO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say EXPO is valued slightly more expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.60, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say EXPO is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EXPO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- EXPO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.2
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.47.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, EXPO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
5.2 History
- EXPO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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 35.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.9.
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%.