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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EXLS - US3020811044 - Common Stock

39.92 USD
+0.18 (+0.45%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 12:38:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, EXLS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EXLS was compared to 86 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EXLS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EXLS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes EXLS very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EXLS had positive earnings in the past year.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EXLS has always been profitable.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
EXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of EXLS (13.93%) is better than 94.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.35%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.51%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXLS is significantly below the industry average of 29.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.15%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(16.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROIC 16.51%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.91%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.15%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 38.24%, EXLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.30% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXLS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EXLS is higher compared to a year ago.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 8.28. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.28, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 1.24, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 1.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EXLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, EXLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.28
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC8.74%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXLS has a Current ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EXLS has a better Quick ratio (2.91) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
EXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.38% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.63% on average per year.
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.43%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%

3.2 Future

EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
EXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.12, the valuation of EXLS can be described as rather expensive.
EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, EXLS is valued at the same level.
EXLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.88.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. EXLS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.12
Fwd PE 17.88
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

EXLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EXLS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.47
EV/EBITDA 16.81
EXLS Per share dataEXLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EXLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
EXLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (11/26/2025, 12:38:09 PM)

39.92

+0.18 (+0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change0.97%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.66%
Market Cap6.45B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.62 (34.32%)
Short Float %4.03%
Short Ratio4.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.45%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.61%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.27%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)-3.67%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.12
Fwd PE 17.88
P/S 3.18
P/FCF 22.47
P/OCF 19.04
P/B 6.77
P/tB 13.08
EV/EBITDA 16.81
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.73%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.59%
FCF(TTM)1.78
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)2.1
OCFY5.25%
SpS12.55
BVpS5.9
TBVpS3.05
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROCE 21.52%
ROIC 16.51%
ROICexc 22.72%
ROICexgc 40.8%
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
FCFM 14.16%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Debt/EBITDA 0.96
Cap/Depr 87.75%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 17.31
Cash Conversion 92.54%
Profit Quality 118.82%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
Altman-Z 8.28
F-Score8
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.89
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y71.75%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to EXLS.


What is the valuation status of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of EXLS stock?

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 8 / 10.