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Exponent, Inc (EXPO) Fair Value & Analysis

Industrials · US · Market cap $3.0B

EI Exponent, Inc logo Exponent, Inc EXPO · US
Price$68.21
Fair Value$37.67
Upside-44.8%
Quality80/100
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Healthy Growth
Solidly profitable · 19.8% net margin
Low debt · generates free cash flow
1.95% dividend yield
Mixed vs. peers (8/15)
Wide moat 82/100
Evidence: High Range $28.97 – $46.37 Share as image

Fair value as of: Aug 13, 2026

From 26 valuation models · updated today

Share price +9.9% over the past month.

A strong business, but screening 45% overvalued on our models.

What matters now

  • A high-quality business (quality 80/100), yet the market already pays well above fair value. Quality at a full price, with little margin of safety.
  • The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($46.37). The favourable scenario is already priced in.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

$118.10 $53.39 Fair Value $37.67 May 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 13, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range $53.39 – $118.10 · fair‑value band $28.97 – $46.37 · the $68.21 price screens above the $37.67 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 13, 2026.

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Analysis

Exponent, Inc (EXPO) currently trades at $68.21, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $37.67, implying the stock looks roughly 44.8% overvalued today. The Quality Score stands at 80/100 (high quality), in the Industrials sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium, the entry price still matters most (evidence: high).

Over the trailing twelve months, Exponent, Inc generated revenue of $551M at a net margin of 19.8%. Revenue grew 10.5% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 27.9%. The balance sheet holds a net cash position of $139M. Fundamentals as of Aug 13, 2026

Our scenario range runs from $28.97 (bear case) to $46.37 (bull case); at $68.21, the current price sits above that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades about 16% below its 52-week high and 32% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Industrials peers we cover trades at -34% fair-value upside, at -45%, EXPO screens richer than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Growth DCF $32.70 $46.38 $65.54 80
Residual Income $13.06 $16.41 $60.94 76
Rev-Margin DCF $23.83 $33.78 $45.60 74
All 26 models by family
DCF Models
FCF DCF $32.44 $48.26 $72.02 38
Owner Earnings $28.88 $42.67 $63.40 31
5Y Revenue Exit $23.83 $33.57 $45.84 39
5Y EBITDA Exit $29.53 $44.44 $61.89 41
5Y P/E Exit $34.31 $53.56 $74.04 38
10Y Revenue Exit $26.30 $35.94 $48.73 36
10Y EBITDA Exit $30.33 $43.39 $60.91 37
10Y P/E Exit $33.33 $49.64 $70.13 35
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd $14.86 $50.55 $67.81 54
Lynch FV $11.59 $16.56 $21.53 50
PEG = 1.0 $11.59 $16.56 $21.53 46
EPV $19.29 $21.61 $23.61 59
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM $11.14 $22.20 $33.62 70
DDM Multi-Stage $11.14 $18.86 $23.43 61
Multiples
P/E Multiple $34.42 $45.89 $57.36 63
P/S Multiple $18.00 $23.99 $29.99 58
P/B Multiple $27.16 $36.21 $45.26 55
EV/EBIT $36.06 $46.55 $57.05 53
EV/EBITDA $30.68 $39.38 $48.08 54
EV/Revenue $19.69 $26.17 $32.65 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) $4.02 $5.39 $8.05 50
Growth DCF
Growth DCF $32.70 $46.38 $65.54 80
Rev-Margin DCF $23.83 $33.78 $45.60 74
Economic Profit
Residual Income $13.06 $16.41 $60.94 76
ROIC Compounder $20.11 $23.55 $27.20 72
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E $29.37 $41.96 $54.55 68

Widest divergence: DCF Models ($43.39) versus Asset-Based ($5.39). Highest evidence: Growth DCF (80).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) $551M
Revenue growth (YoY) +10.5%
Net margin 19.8%
Return on equity 27.9%
Free cash flow $122M FY2025
P/E ratio 31.9
More key figures
Operating margin 27.3%
EPS (TTM) $2.14
Dividend yield 2.1%
EPS growth (YoY) +13.5%
Net cash $139M FY2025

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Aug 13, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 80/100

Of which business quality 77 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 53

Profitability 66
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 44
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 78
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 92
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 90
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 73
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 45
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 44
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 88
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

Exponent, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a science and engineering consulting company in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Engineering and Other Scientific, and Environmental and Health.

Full company description

Exponent, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a science and engineering consulting company in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Engineering and Other Scientific, and Environmental and Health. It provides services in the areas of biomechanics, biomedical engineering and sciences, civil and structural engineering, construction consulting, data sciences, electrical engineering and computer science, human factors, materials and corrosion engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical and corrosion engineering polymer and chemistry, thermal sciences, and vehicle engineering. The company also offers services in the areas of chemical regulation and food safety, ecological and biological sciences, environmental and earth sciences, and health sciences. In addition, it provides proactive and reactive product safety, litigation support, and technical, regulatory services. It serves clients in chemical, construction, consumer products, energy, food, beverage and nutrition, government, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, technology, industrial equipment, transportation, and other sectors. The company was formerly known as The Failure Group, Inc. and changed its name to Exponent, Inc. in 1998. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

Exponent, Inc reported revenue of $582M in FY2025 versus $400M in FY2021, a compound +9.8%/yr. Reported net income was $106M in FY2025, compounding +6.5%/yr from FY2021.

Growth Quality 86/100
Revenue growth appears healthy and is supported by profitability and cash-flow quality.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
$582M
Latest YoY
+8.4%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+7.7%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+7.8%
Avg. growth/yr (36Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+6.5%
Revenue +9.8%/yr
FY21 $400M
FY22 $466M
FY23 $513M
FY24 $537M
FY25 $582M
Net income +6.5%/yr
FY21 $82.6M
FY22 $101M
FY23 $102M
FY24 $100M
FY25 $106M
Character of growth · EPS growth decomposed (2014-2025) +10.7 % p.a.
Revenue per share +7.1 pp

of which total revenue +6.4 pp · buybacks/dilution +0.7 pp

EBIT margin +1.0 pp
Tax rate +1.6 pp
Residual (interest, one-offs) +1.0 pp

Absolute contributions in percentage points per year; they sum to the EPS growth rate. Start and end points are 3-year averages (details on hover).

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Peer Group

Engineering & Construction · 839 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 80 · Top 25%
Fair Value upside −45% · Below median
Return on equity (TTM) 28% · Top 25%
Return on assets 10% · Top 25%
Net margin (TTM) 20% · Top 25%
Operating margin (TTM) 27% · Top 25%
Revenue growth 11% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM) 2.0% · Above median

Valuation Multiples vs Engineering & Construction median · lower = cheaper

P/E (TTM) 31.9× · Pricier than 75% of peers
P/B 7.81× · Pricier than 75% of peers
P/S (TTM) 5.53× · Pricier than 75% of peers
P/FCF 24.9× · Pricier than 75% of peers
EV/EBITDA 22.3× · Pricier than 75% of peers
PEG 2.03× · Pricier than median

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 0 · sector 14
FUTURE 53 · sector 14
PAST 100 · sector 26
HEALTH 100 · sector 94
DIVIDEND 39 · sector 33

VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.

Insider activity: 44/100

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exponent, Inc (EXPO) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Aug 13, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $37.67 versus a price of $68.21, about −45% (overvalued).
What is the fair value of EXPO?
Our model-based fair value for Exponent, Inc is $37.67 (as of Aug 13, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is $68.21.
What is the quality score of EXPO?
Exponent, Inc has a Quality Score of 80/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of Exponent, Inc (EXPO)?
Exponent, Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $551M (latest available figure, as of Aug 13, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of EXPO?
The net profit margin of Exponent, Inc is about 19.8%, meaning it keeps roughly 19.8% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does Exponent, Inc pay a dividend?
Exponent, Inc currently shows a dividend yield of about 2.08% relative to its recent price (as of Aug 13, 2026).

How we calculate Fair Value

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