Start with its own history
At 37.69×, EXPO is 16.0% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · EXPOEngineering & ConstructionUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Exponent, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
37.69×
16.0% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price87.43
÷Earnings per share2.32
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 37.69 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 44.86×
3-year average40.13×3 positive annual observations
5-year average46.25×5 positive annual observations
10-year average44.86×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM20.60×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | 33.73× | -19.2% |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 41.74× | -7.1% |
| Dec 29, 2023 | 44.92× | -10.2% |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 50.05× | -17.7% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 60.80× | +6.7% |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 56.98× | +27.0% |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 44.88× | +23.2% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 36.44× | -20.1% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2017 | 45.58× | +36.1% |
| Dec 30, 2016 | 33.50× | +10.0% |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 30.46× | +14.2% |
| Jan 2, 2015 | 26.67× | -2.1% |
| Jan 3, 2014 | 27.25× | +38.0% |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 19.75× | -0.3% |
| Dec 30, 2011 | 19.81× | +1.4% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 19.54× | +9.5% |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 17.85× | -8.1% |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 19.41× | -3.5% |
| Dec 28, 2007 | 20.12× | -5.2% |
| Dec 29, 2006 | 21.23× | +31.5% |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 16.14× | -6.2% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 17.20× | +16.4% |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 14.78× | +10.0% |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 13.43× | -1.1% |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 13.58× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How EXPO compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 EXPO This stockExponent, Inc. | 37.69× |
 TTEKTetra Tech, Inc. | 24.51× |
 KBRKBR, Inc. | 11.39× |
 WLDNWilldan Group, Inc. | 16.79× |
 LGNLegence Corp. Class A Common stock | N/M |
 FLRFluor Corporation | N/M |
 MYRGMYR Group Inc. | 21.26× |
 ICFIICF International, Inc. | 19.94× |
 CRAICRA International, Inc. | 25.63× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does EXPO’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 20.60×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 87.43 ÷ EPS 2.32 = 37.69×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
EXPO P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Exponent, Inc.'s current P/E is 37.69× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.