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.
- In the past 5 years EXPO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.63%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO has a better Return On Equity (27.16%) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
- EXPO has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXPO outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXPO is above the industry average of 13.12%.
| 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
- EXPO has a Profit Margin of 18.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPO has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.58%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% 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 98.85% 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXPO has less shares outstanding
- 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 7.77 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.77, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 7.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.40 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.40, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO has a Quick Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EXPO has a Quick ratio of 2.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.4 |
3. EXPO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EXPO have decreased by -1.89% in the last year.
- EXPO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.06% yearly.
- EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.21%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.79% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.39%
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 accelerating.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.00, the valuation of EXPO can be described as expensive.
- 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EXPO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- EXPO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.84, EXPO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EXPO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.74 |
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 excellent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)5.12
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
5. EXPO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.81.
- EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
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 Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
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.
- The dividend of EXPO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.05%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EXPO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
64.47
-0.83 (-1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change4.17%
Market Cap3.18B
Revenue(TTM)582.01M
Net Income(TTM)106.01M
Analysts82
Price Target89.25 (38.44%)
Short Float %5.52%
Short Ratio5.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.6%
DP58.05%
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)4.05%
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)-1.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.84 | ||
| P/S | 5.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.1 | ||
| P/B | 8.13 | ||
| P/tB | 8.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY3.85%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY4.15%
SpS11.82
BVpS7.93
TBVpS7.75
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)5.12
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 | 7.77 |
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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 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 Year10.8%
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 Year43.95%
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 7 / 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 8 / 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 31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.13.
How sustainable is the dividend of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) stock?
The dividend rating of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.05%.