70.37 USD
-0.85 (-1.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EXPO. EXPO was compared to 86 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years EXPO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.77%, EXPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
EXPO has a Return On Equity of 26.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXPO outperforms 77.91% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.36%, EXPO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXPO is significantly above the industry average of 12.04%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
EXPO's Profit Margin of 18.35% is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.64%, 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 Operating Margin of EXPO has remained more or less at the same level.
EXPO's Gross Margin of 92.96% is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 98.84% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
EXPO has more shares outstanding than it did 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 8.83 indicates that EXPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EXPO's Altman-Z score of 8.83 is amongst the best of the industry. EXPO outperforms 96.51% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
EXPO has a Current Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that EXPO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EXPO has a better Current ratio (2.69) than 84.88% 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 84.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EXPO have decreased by -0.97% 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 6.74% on average per year.
EXPO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.90%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.01% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.12%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.33, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EXPO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXPO is valued a bit more expensive than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say EXPO is valued slightly more expensively.
EXPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.94.
EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. EXPO is more expensive than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
EXPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.94 |
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 61.63% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of EXPO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.09
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EXPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
EXPO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.58.
EXPO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
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
58.07% 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.
DP58.07%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
NASDAQ:EXPO (12/30/2025, 12:50:42 PM)
70.37
-0.85 (-1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.69%
Inst Owner Change-3.48%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)571.36M
Net Income(TTM)104.84M
Analysts82.22
Price Target87.21 (23.93%)
Short Float %5.08%
Short Ratio5.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.57%
DP58.07%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)3.01%
PT rev (3m)-2.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.94 | ||
| P/S | 6.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.56 | ||
| P/B | 8.71 | ||
| P/tB | 8.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.15 |
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY2.91%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY3.77%
SpS11.45
BVpS8.07
TBVpS7.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.09
Graham Number19.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 8.83 |
F-Score6
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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 Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.32%
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 for 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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EXPO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EXPONENT INC (EXPO) is 34.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.71.
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 58.07%.