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Exponent Inc (EXPO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Exponent Inc stock (EXPO) is currently trading at $65.34. Exponent Inc PE ratio is 31.55. Exponent Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.07. Analyst consensus price target for EXPO is $91.67. WallStSmart rates EXPO as Hold.

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EXPO

Exponent Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$65.34
$0.03 (0.05%)
52W$63.03
$82.57
Target$91.67+40.3%

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EXPO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Exponent Inc (EXPO)

Margin of Safety
-67.2%
Significantly Overvalued
EXPO Fair Value
$42.89
Graham Formula
Current Price
$65.34
$22.45 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $42.89
Overvalued
Price $65.34
Graham IV $42.89
Analyst $91.67

EXPO trades 67% above its Graham fair value of $42.89, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Exponent Inc (EXPO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

56
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Exponent Inc (EXPO) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 8.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
26.10%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit

Institutional Own.Quality
98.41%10/10

98.41% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Operating MarginProfitability
22.50%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $23 kept per $100 revenue

Profit MarginProfitability
19.80%8/10

Strong profitability: $20 kept per $100 revenue

Market CapQuality
$3.26B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

EXPO Target Price
$91.67
28% Upside

Exponent Inc (EXPO) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
Price/BookValuation
8.432/10

Very expensive at 8.4x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.50%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.50% annually

PEG RatioValuation
2.034/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
6.074/10

Premium valuation at 6.1x annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
8.70%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 8.70%

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
31.55
Expensive
Forward P/E
29.33
Premium
Trailing P/E
31.55
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
6.07
Premium

Exponent Inc (EXPO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 26.10%, Operating Margin at 22.50%, Profit Margin at 19.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.03), Price/Sales (6.07), Price/Book (8.43) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.50%, EPS Growth at 8.70%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 26.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

EXPO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

EXPO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.07x trades 35% below its historical average of 9.35x (3th percentile). The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 15.61x set in Apr 2015, and 4% above its historical low of 5.83x in Feb 2010. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~6.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Exponent Inc (EXPO) · INDUSTRIALSENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

The Big Picture

Exponent Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 537M with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 19.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 26.1% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 53M in free cash flow and 56M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Exponent Inc.

Bottom Line

Exponent Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Exponent Inc(EXPO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Country

USA

Exponent, Inc., is a global science and engineering consulting company. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.