EXPONENT INC (EXPO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EXPO • US30214U1025
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This EXPO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EXPO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- EXPO had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- EXPO has a Return On Assets of 13.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 90.70% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EXPO (27.16%) is better than 82.56% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EXPO (14.58%) is better than 76.74% of its industry peers.
- EXPO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.18%. This is above the industry average of 13.03%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.63% | ||
| ROE | 27.16% | ||
| ROIC | 14.58% |
ROA(3y)14.39%
ROA(5y)15.08%
ROE(3y)27.07%
ROE(5y)27.48%
ROIC(3y)15.18%
ROIC(5y)16.91%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.21%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.58%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- EXPO has a Gross Margin of 92.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 98.84% 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 | 20.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.21% | ||
| GM | 92.22% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EXPO is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EXPO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EXPO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 7.93 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.93, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.70% 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 | 7.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- EXPO has a Current Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of EXPO (2.40) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.40 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EXPO (2.40) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.4 |
3. EXPO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EXPO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.89%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.06% on average over the past years.
- EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.21%.
- 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.
- EXPO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
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.
- 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. EXPO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.48, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- EXPO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.34. EXPO is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.30, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXPO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EXPO is more expensive than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.18. EXPO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.3 |
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 63.95% 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 | 27.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EXPO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)5.36
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
5. EXPO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, EXPO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EXPO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EXPO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.60%!
- 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)23.6%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- EXPO pays out 58.05% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- EXPO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.05%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EXPO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
67.55
+0.94 (+1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners98.32%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.04%
Ins Owner Change4.17%
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)582.01M
Net Income(TTM)106.01M
Analysts82
Price Target89.25 (32.12%)
Short Float %6.61%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.6%
DP58.05%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.05%
Min EPS beat(2)1.67%
Max EPS beat(2)6.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.41%
Min EPS beat(4)1.67%
Max EPS beat(4)6.42%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.32%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.14%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.45%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.3 | ||
| P/S | 5.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.25 | ||
| P/B | 8.52 | ||
| P/tB | 8.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY3.68%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY3.96%
SpS11.82
BVpS7.93
TBVpS7.75
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)5.36
Graham Number19.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.63% | ||
| ROE | 27.16% | ||
| ROCE | 19.98% | ||
| ROIC | 14.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.69% | ||
| OM | 20.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.21% | ||
| GM | 92.22% | ||
| FCFM | 21.02% |
ROA(3y)14.39%
ROA(5y)15.08%
ROE(3y)27.07%
ROE(5y)27.48%
ROIC(3y)15.18%
ROIC(5y)16.91%
ROICexc(3y)25%
ROICexc(5y)29.54%
ROICexgc(3y)25.65%
ROICexgc(5y)30.45%
ROCE(3y)20.8%
ROCE(5y)23.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.44%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.93 |
F-Score6
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)116.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.94%
Profit Quality(3y)117.42%
Profit Quality(5y)109.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y6.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
EPS Next Y10.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
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 Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.25%
EBIT growth 5Y7.55%
EBIT Next Year43.54%
EBIT Next 3Y16.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.09%
FCF growth 3Y14.38%
FCF growth 5Y4.47%
OCF growth 1Y-8.86%
OCF growth 3Y11.98%
OCF growth 5Y4.98%
EXPONENT INC / EXPO Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 10 to EXPONENT INC (EXPO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of EXPO stock?
EXPONENT INC (EXPO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) stock?
The financial health rating of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 9 / 10.
Is the dividend of EXPONENT INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.05%.