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Taking everything into account, EXPO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EXPO was compared to 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. EXPO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
- EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXPO has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXPO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.77%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 26.02%, EXPO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- EXPO's Profit Margin of 18.35% is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 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.
- The Gross Margin of EXPO (92.96%) is better 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
- EXPO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXPO has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for EXPO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- 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 8.89. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EXPO (8.89) is better than 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
- 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 86.52% 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 Quick ratio of 2.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 86.52% 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.
- EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.90%.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EXPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.32% on average per year.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.06, 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 28.32. EXPO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.60, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 60.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EXPO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- 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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EXPO has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.47.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
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
- EXPO pays out 58.07% of its income as dividend. 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 2 / 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%.