73.72 USD
+1.85 (+2.57%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 02:46 PM
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
- EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXPO has 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 13.77%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXPO is significantly above the industry average of 12.02%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (18.56%) for EXPO is well above the current ROIC(14.36%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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's Operating Margin of 20.64% is amongst the best of 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXPO 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.89, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.63% 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 | 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 has a Current ratio of 2.69. This is amongst the best in 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.69, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- EXPO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.74% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.90% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.01% on average over the past years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 35.96, the valuation of EXPO can be described as expensive.
- EXPO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as 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.
- EXPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.41.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. EXPO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than 60.67% 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 | 29.93 | ||
| 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)5.34
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.
- 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 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
- 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 35.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.13.
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%.