EXPONENT INC (EXPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:EXPO - US30214U1025 - Common Stock
70.21 USD
-0.74 (-1.04%)
70.21 USD
0 (0%)
EXPO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 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 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.
EXPO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.54%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
EXPO has a better Return On Equity (24.04%) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EXPO (13.57%) is better than 76.74% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXPO is below the industry average of 22.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.57%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.54% | ||
| ROE | 24.04% | ||
| ROIC | 13.57% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.35%, EXPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.46%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
EXPO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 92.62%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.35% | ||
| GM | 92.62% |
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
EXPO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for EXPO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
EXPO has less shares outstanding than it did 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 9.37 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EXPO (9.37) is better than 95.35% 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 | 9.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
EXPO has a Current Ratio of 3.15. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.15, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
EXPO has a Quick Ratio of 3.15. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.15, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EXPO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.97%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.74% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.90% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.01% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.06% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, EXPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.32%
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 decreasing.
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
EXPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.25.
EXPO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.87 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 61.63% 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 34.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than 62.79% 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 | 29.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.08
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%.
EXPO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.33. EXPO pays more dividend than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
EXPO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EXPO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.57%!
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)28.57%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
58.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EXPO. 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.
DP58.36%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
70.21
-0.74 (-1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.32%
Inst Owner Change-3.1%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap3.55B
Revenue(TTM)571.36M
Net Income(TTM)102.84M
Analysts77.78
Price Target89.76 (27.85%)
Short Float %4.93%
Short Ratio5.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.57%
DP58.36%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.77%
Min EPS beat(2)3.34%
Max EPS beat(2)6.21%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.87%
Min EPS beat(4)2.12%
Max EPS beat(4)11.81%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.81%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.15%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.35%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.87 | ||
| P/S | 6.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.43 | ||
| P/B | 8.29 | ||
| P/tB | 8.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY3.24%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY3.41%
OCF(TTM)2.56
OCFY3.65%
SpS11.1
BVpS8.47
TBVpS8.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.08
Graham Number19.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.54% | ||
| ROE | 24.04% | ||
| ROCE | 18.37% | ||
| ROIC | 13.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.07% | ||
| OM | 20.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.35% | ||
| GM | 92.62% | ||
| FCFM | 21.57% |
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 Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.37 |
F-Score6
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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)-0.97%
EPS 3Y3.72%
EPS 5Y6.74%
EPS Q2Q%10%
EPS Next Y-1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.58%
Revenue Next Year4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.43%
EBIT growth 3Y3.15%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year27.12%
EBIT Next 3Y12.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.65%
FCF growth 3Y5.33%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y24.49%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EXPO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 34.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.29.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for EXPO stock?
The dividend rating of EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.36%.