EXPO (Exponent) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


EXPO Exponent Inc EXPO
83 GF Score
Price $60.80
GF Value $92.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Exponent Moat Score?

Exponent EXPO +4.90% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates EXPO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,846 Construction companies, Exponent ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Exponent has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Exponent has Narrow Moat: Exponent has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized expertise and reputation in engineering consulting. However, it lacks significant scale advantages or network effects, limiting its moat strength.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Exponent might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Exponent  (NAS:EXPO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Exponent Moat Score Related Terms

EXPO vs AMRC, TPC, WLDN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Exponent's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Exponent Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Exponent's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Exponent's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Exponent (EXPO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Exponent ranks #92 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Exponent's Moat Score too high?
Exponent's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Exponent ranks #92 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exponent has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exponent's Moat Score compare to AMRC and TPC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Exponent ranks #92 out of 1846 companies for Moat Score. This places Exponent in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Exponent's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exponent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exponent (EXPO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.46, compared to a current price of $60.80 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Exponent's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Exponent (EXPO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Exponent (EXPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exponent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $60.80 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.46. GuruFocus considers Exponent to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EXPO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $92.46 vs. price of $60.80 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EXPO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Exponent Business Description

Other Exchanges EP5:Germany
Address 149 Commonwealth Drive, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
Exponent Inc is a science and engineering consulting firm that provides solutions to complex problems. The company's consultant team is composed of scientists, physicians, engineers, as well as business and regulatory consultants. The company currently operates through two segments. The engineering and other scientific segments, which account for the majority of revenue, provide servicing encompassing biomechanics, biomedical engineering, buildings and structures, civil engineering, construction consulting, etc. The environmental and health segment covers chemical regulation and food safety, ecological and biological sciences, environmental and earth sciences and others. The company generates almost all of its revenues from America.
83GF Score

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