Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) — Stock Score Summary

Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 52/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Exponent is an elite, asset-light engineering and scientific consulting firm with an incredible moat in failure analysis and regulatory compliance. As supply chains regionalize and complex new gigafactories, battery plants, and AI data centers are built, the demand for Exponent's high-end forensic engineering and risk analysis will grow. However, the valuation is historically rich, limiting the immediate asymmetric upside over an 18-month horizon.

Exponent, Inc. is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that analyzes accidents and failures to determine their causes and provide solutions. Its highly specialized expertise across over 90 technical disciplines, supported by a vast network of PhD-level scientists and engineers, creates a significant competitive moat. Exponent serves a diverse client base including corporations, law firms, and government agencies, often for high-stakes litigation and product development.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$57.23
Market Cap$2.8B
P/E (TTM)27.79
P/E (Forward)21.55
Price/Book8.55
Return on Equity27.9%
Return on Invested Capital20.0%
Debt/Equity23.95
Gross Margin35.1%
Operating Margin27.3%
Revenue Growth10.5%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$74M

Exponent, Inc. operates in the Engineering & Construction industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Exponent, Inc.’s (EXPO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) is 52/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (28), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Exponent, Inc. have an economic moat?
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Exponent, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 52/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Exponent, Inc. in?
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (United States).
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