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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

41.68 USD
-0.55 (-1.3%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 8:10:21 PM
41.68 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/13/2026, 8:10:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, EXLS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EXLS was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. EXLS is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make EXLS suitable for growth and 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.
In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.93%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.35%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.51%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% 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 28.99%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

EXLS has a Profit Margin of 11.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a better Operating Margin (15.15%) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.24%, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.23% 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 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.
EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EXLS is higher compared to a year ago.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 8.49. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.49, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.64% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS (1.24) is better than 77.27% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EXLS (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.49
ROIC/WACC1.83
WACC9%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

EXLS has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EXLS has a Current ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 77.27% 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.
The Quick ratio of EXLS (2.91) is better than 77.27% 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 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 strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.93% 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 3Y19.78%
EPS 5Y21.93%
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 12.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.32%
Revenue Next 3Y12.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.05 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EXLS.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
EXLS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.65, EXLS is valued on the expensive side.
64.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say EXLS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.05
Fwd PE 18.65
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 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXLS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.06
EV/EBITDA 17.59
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.
The excellent profitability rating of EXLS 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)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (1/13/2026, 8:10:21 PM)

After market: 41.68 0 (0%)

41.68

-0.55 (-1.3%)

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 Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change0.69%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap6.61B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.66 (28.74%)
Short Float %4.88%
Short Ratio5.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0.07%
PT rev (3m)-3.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.05
Fwd PE 18.65
P/S 3.26
P/FCF 23.06
P/OCF 19.53
P/B 6.95
P/tB 13.42
EV/EBITDA 17.59
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.53%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY5.12%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number15.98
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 8.49
F-Score8
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC1.83
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 3Y19.78%
EPS 5Y21.93%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
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 Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.32%
Revenue Next 3Y12.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.93%
EBIT Next 3Y18.92%
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 for 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 9 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is expected to grow by 17.75% in the next year.