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.

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1. EXPO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EXPO was profitable.
  • EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • EXPO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EXPO had a positive operating cash flow.
EXPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of EXPO (13.63%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.16%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPO has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.58%) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXPO is above the industry average of 12.57%.
Industry RankSector 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%
EXPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • EXPO has a better Profit Margin (18.21%) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPO has declined.
  • EXPO has a Operating Margin of 20.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
  • EXPO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 92.22%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
EXPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. EXPO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • EXPO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EXPO has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
EXPO Yearly Shares OutstandingEXPO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
EXPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • EXPO has an Altman-Z score of 7.77. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXPO has a Altman-Z score of 7.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • EXPO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.77
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.08%
EXPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.40 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.40, EXPO belongs to the top 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.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.40, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 2.4
EXPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.21% in the past year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EXPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.39% on average per year.
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.
EXPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
EXPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. EXPO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • EXPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.00.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.92% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.88. EXPO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.84 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EXPO.
  • EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31
Fwd PE 27.84
EXPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXPO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.95
EV/EBITDA 22.74
EXPO Per share dataEXPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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%

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5. EXPO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, EXPO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.81, EXPO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.6%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
EXPO Yearly Dividends per shareEXPO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.4%
EXPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEXPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
EXPO Dividend Payout.EXPO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EXPO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EXPO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXPONENT INC

NASDAQ:EXPO (3/27/2026, 8:14:26 PM)

After market: 64.47 0 (0%)

64.47

-0.83 (-1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)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 RankSector 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
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%.