EXPONENT INC (EXPO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EXPO • US30214U1025
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65.735 USD
-1.83 (-2.7%)
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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
- In the past year EXPO was profitable.
- In the past year EXPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- EXPO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years EXPO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- EXPO has a Return On Equity of 27.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.58%, EXPO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.18%. This is above the industry average of 12.84%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (18.21%) than 84.88% of its industry peers.
- EXPO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- EXPO's Operating Margin of 20.58% is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 92.22%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXPO is still 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.
- 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 8.00 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXPO has a Altman-Z score of 8.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 89.53% 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 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.40 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXPO has a better Current ratio (2.40) 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.
- EXPO has a Quick ratio of 2.40. This is in the better half of the industry: EXPO outperforms 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
- The earnings per share for EXPO have decreased by -1.89% 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 6.06% on average per year.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.39% on average over the next years.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. EXPO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.60, the valuation of EXPO can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EXPO.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say EXPO is valued inline with the index average.
- EXPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.52.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. EXPO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.63% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- EXPO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.91 |
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)2.92
PEG (5Y)5.22
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
5. EXPO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, EXPO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, EXPO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EXPO grows each year by 23.60%, which is quite nice.
- 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.
- The dividend of EXPO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.05%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EXPO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:EXPO (4/23/2026, 12:32:41 PM)
65.735
-1.83 (-2.7%)
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 Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.04%
Ins Owner Change4.26%
Market Cap3.24B
Revenue(TTM)582.01M
Net Income(TTM)106.01M
Analysts82
Price Target89.25 (35.77%)
Short Float %6.61%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
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)0%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.52 | ||
| P/S | 5.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.58 | ||
| P/B | 8.29 | ||
| P/tB | 8.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY3.51%
FCF(TTM)2.48
FCFY3.78%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY4.07%
SpS11.82
BVpS7.93
TBVpS7.75
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)5.22
Graham Number19.2594 (-70.7%)
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 | 8 |
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%.