EXPONENT INC (EXPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:EXPO • US30214U1025

70.16 USD
+0.09 (+0.13%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
70.16 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

EXPO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EXPO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EXPO is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • EXPO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EXPO has been 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 2025 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • EXPO has a Return On Assets of 13.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of EXPO (26.02%) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
  • EXPO has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.18%) than 78.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.77%
ROE 26.02%
ROIC 14.18%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
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 Profit Margin of 18.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 85.23% of its industry peers.
  • EXPO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.64%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of EXPO (92.96%) is better than 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-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. Health

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.
  • EXPO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

  • EXPO has an Altman-Z score of 8.73. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of EXPO (8.73) is better than 92.05% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.73
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC8.72%
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 better Current ratio (2.69) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.69 indicates that EXPO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • EXPO has a Quick ratio of 2.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPO outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
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.
  • EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.21%.
  • Measured over the past years, EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.79% on average per year.
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 9.35% 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 Y10.21%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.24%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.73, the valuation of EXPO can be described as expensive.
  • 60.23% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EXPO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.60 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 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 60.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.73
Fwd PE 30.6
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

  • 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than EXPO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 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 28.48
EV/EBITDA 25.7
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 decent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)5.57
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
  • EXPO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.59.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, EXPO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%

5.2 History

  • EXPO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • EXPO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
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

EXPONENT INC

NASDAQ:EXPO (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

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70.16

+0.09 (+0.13%)

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-0.68%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change1.09%
Market Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)582.01M
Net Income(TTM)104.84M
Analysts82
Price Target87.21 (24.3%)
Short Float %5.14%
Short Ratio5.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP58.07%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-06
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)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.73
Fwd PE 30.6
P/S 6.13
P/FCF 28.48
P/OCF 26.48
P/B 8.69
P/tB 8.88
EV/EBITDA 25.7
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)2.29
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY3.51%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY3.78%
SpS11.45
BVpS8.07
TBVpS7.9
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)5.57
Graham Number19.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.77%
ROE 26.02%
ROCE 19.43%
ROIC 14.18%
ROICexc 21.54%
ROICexgc 22.02%
OM 20.64%
PM (TTM) 18.35%
GM 92.96%
FCFM 21.51%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-Score7
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 8.73
F-Score7
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
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 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.54%
Revenue Next Year10.24%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3Y7.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.25%
EBIT growth 5Y7.55%
EBIT Next Year31.95%
EBIT Next 3Y16.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-19.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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 1 / 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 7 / 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 33.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.69.


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%.