EXPONENT INC (EXPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:EXPO • US30214U1025

79.79 USD
+8.96 (+12.65%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
80.54 USD
+0.75 (+0.94%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

EXPO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EXPO was profitable.
  • In the past year EXPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years EXPO 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years EXPO 4 years 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 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • EXPO's Return On Assets of 13.77% is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 91.01% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.36%, EXPO belongs to the best 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 12.01%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
EXPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.35%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of EXPO (20.64%) is better than 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.
  • EXPO has a Gross Margin of 92.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 100.00% 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 RankSector 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%
EXPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • 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 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 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.80 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.80, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.63% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.8
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.85%
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

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.
  • EXPO has a Quick Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.69, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 2.69
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for EXPO have decreased by -1.89% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.06% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y6.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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 9.98% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.21%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.24%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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 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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 38.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EXPO.
  • 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 (27.92), we can say EXPO is valued slightly more expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EXPO.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXPO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: EXPO is more expensive than 60.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.78. EXPO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.36
Fwd PE 34.81
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than 61.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EXPO.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.39
EV/EBITDA 26
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 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)3.76
PEG (5Y)6.33
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, EXPO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%

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
EXPO Yearly Dividends per shareEXPO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 58.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EXPO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP58.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
EXPO Dividend Payout.EXPO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EXPO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EXPONENT INC

NASDAQ:EXPO (2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 80.54 +0.75 (+0.94%)

79.79

+8.96 (+12.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners97.74%
Inst Owner Change-1.49%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change0.98%
Market Cap3.98B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)104.84M
Analysts82.22
Price Target87.21 (9.3%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio6.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP58.07%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.88%
Min EPS beat(2)3.34%
Max EPS beat(2)6.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.95%
Min EPS beat(4)3.34%
Max EPS beat(4)11.81%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.03%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.77%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
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)-2.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.36
Fwd PE 34.81
P/S 6.97
P/FCF 32.39
P/OCF 30.11
P/B 9.88
P/tB 10.1
EV/EBITDA 26
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY2.61%
EPS(NY)2.29
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY3.32%
SpS11.45
BVpS8.07
TBVpS7.9
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)6.33
Graham Number19.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.77%
ROE 26.02%
ROCE 19.43%
ROIC 14.36%
ROICexc 21.82%
ROICexgc 22.3%
OM 20.64%
PM (TTM) 18.35%
GM 92.96%
FCFM 21.51%
ROA(3y)15.66%
ROA(5y)15.2%
ROE(3y)28.66%
ROE(5y)26.61%
ROIC(3y)18.56%
ROIC(5y)16.83%
ROICexc(3y)30.54%
ROICexc(5y)30.82%
ROICexgc(3y)31.45%
ROICexgc(5y)31.86%
ROCE(3y)25.12%
ROCE(5y)22.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.84%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 92.68%
Cap/Sales 1.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 103.34%
Profit Quality 117.23%
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 2.69
Altman-Z 8.8
F-Score6
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)141.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.87%
Profit Quality(3y)105.59%
Profit Quality(5y)110.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5Y6.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
EPS Next Y10.21%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.54%
Revenue Next Year10.24%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.51%
EBIT growth 3Y3.15%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year24.48%
EBIT Next 3Y13.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.07%
FCF growth 3Y5.33%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y36.83%
OCF growth 3Y5.08%
OCF growth 5Y5.99%

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 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 38.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.88.


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%.