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Exponent Inc (EXPO)
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04/01/2025: EXPO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.53% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.11B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 38.28 | 1Y Target Price 108 |
Price to earnings Ratio 38.28 | 1Y Target Price 108 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 325023 | Beta 0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 76.37 - 115.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 76.37 - 115.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.48% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.11 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.02% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.49% | Return on Equity (TTM) 28.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 38.28 | Forward PE 41.15 | Enterprise Value 3941902080 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.05 |
Enterprise Value 3941902080 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 30.96 | Shares Outstanding 50818200 | Shares Floating 50245513 |
Shares Outstanding 50818200 | Shares Floating 50245513 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.04 | Percent Institutions 95.74 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.67 | Target Price 116 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 2 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Exponent Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Exponent Inc. was founded in 1967 as Failure Analysis Associates (FaAA). Initially focused on forensic engineering, it has expanded to offer a broad range of engineering and scientific consulting services. The company went public in 1998 and rebranded as Exponent in 2003.
Core Business Areas
- Engineering and Other Scientific Consulting: This segment provides engineering and scientific consulting services across various disciplines, including materials science, biomechanics, and human factors.
- Environmental Consulting: This segment focuses on environmental science and engineering, addressing issues such as site remediation, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.
Leadership and Structure
Dr. Catherine Ford Corrigan serves as President and CEO. Exponent operates with a matrix structure, organized around industry sectors and scientific/engineering disciplines.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Failure Analysis: Exponent's core offering is forensic engineering and failure analysis. They investigate accidents, product failures, and other incidents to determine the root cause. Market share data is not publicly available, but they are a leader in the field. Competitors include smaller specialized engineering firms and in-house engineering teams at large corporations.
- Product Safety and Reliability: Exponent provides consulting services related to product safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This includes risk assessment, design review, and testing. Again, precise market share data is unavailable. Competitors include UL Solutions, Intertek, and Tu00dcV Su00dcD.
- Environmental Consulting: Exponent offers services for environmental remediation and risk assessment for site contamination. Market share data is not readily accessible. Competitors include AECOM, Jacobs Engineering Group, and Tetra Tech.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The engineering and scientific consulting industry is fragmented, with a mix of large and small players. Demand is driven by regulatory requirements, product liability concerns, and infrastructure development. Environmental consulting is also impacted by climate change.
Positioning
Exponent is positioned as a high-end, technically sophisticated consulting firm. Its competitive advantages include its multidisciplinary expertise, experienced professionals, and strong reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global engineering services market is expected to reach hundreds of billions USD. Exponent's TAM includes segments of the engineering services, environmental consulting, and scientific research markets. The TAM value is estimated to be around $800 billion by 2024. Exponent captures only a small part of the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Multidisciplinary expertise
- Experienced professionals
- Diverse service offerings
- High barriers to entry due to required expertise
Weaknesses
- High cost structure
- Reliance on billable hours
- Potential for conflicts of interest
- Sensitivity to economic downturns
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Increasing demand for regulatory compliance services
- Growing demand for forensic engineering related to AI systems
- Growing demand for environmental consulting due to climate change
- Growth in demand for digital transformation consulting in engineering
Threats
- Increased competition from lower-cost providers
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
- Advancements in AI automating some engineering tasks
- Decreased infrastructure spending by governments
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JKHY
- MSCI
- FTNT
- ANSS
- KEYS
Competitive Landscape
Exponent's advantage lies in its multidisciplinary approach and deep technical expertise. However, it faces competition from larger consulting firms and specialized niche players. Exponent must differentiate itself via high value-add consulting.
Major Acquisitions
Chemical Compliance Systems
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 17.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Exponent's environmental consulting capabilities, particularly in the area of chemical regulatory compliance.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Exponent has experienced steady growth over the past decade, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for consulting services and the company's strong market position.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding service offerings in emerging areas such as AI safety and sustainability.
Summary
Exponent is a well-established company with a strong reputation in the engineering and scientific consulting industry. Its diverse service offerings and experienced professionals are key strengths. However, its high cost structure and sensitivity to economic downturns pose potential challenges. Exponent should focus on expanding into new markets and leveraging its expertise in emerging areas to drive future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Exponent Inc. Investor Relations
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Market research reports (IBISWorld, etc.)
- Analyst reports (e.g., from S&P Capital IQ)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own research and due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Exponent Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Menlo Park, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-08-17 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Catherine Ford Corrigan P.E., Ph.D. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Engineering & Construction | Full time employees 1168 | Website https://www.exponent.com |
Full time employees 1168 | Website https://www.exponent.com | ||
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. The company 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, polymer science and materials chemistry, thermal sciences, and vehicle engineering. It 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, the company 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.
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