EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044
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30.35 USD
+0.05 (+0.17%)
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This EXLS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EXLS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EXLS was profitable.
- EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- EXLS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXLS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- EXLS's Return On Assets of 14.75% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
- EXLS has a Return On Equity of 27.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
- EXLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 92.05% of its industry peers.
- EXLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.61%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.08%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.61%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(17.72%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.75% | ||
| ROE | 27.5% | ||
| ROIC | 17.72% |
ROA(3y)13.27%
ROA(5y)11.87%
ROE(3y)23.19%
ROE(5y)21%
ROIC(3y)16.61%
ROIC(5y)15.87%
1.3 Margins
- EXLS's Profit Margin of 12.02% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 85.23% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
- EXLS has a Gross Margin of 38.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.02% | ||
| GM | 38.37% |
OM growth 3Y3.34%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y5.89%
PM growth 5Y5.18%
GM growth 3Y1.68%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
2. EXLS Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.05 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXLS has a better Altman-Z score (7.05) than 89.77% of its industry peers.
- EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS (1.01) is better than 80.68% of its industry peers.
- EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- EXLS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC9.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.56 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.56, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXLS has a Quick ratio of 2.56. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 71.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. EXLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.47% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.56%.
- EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.47%
EPS 3Y17.44%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%12.71%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.94%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y11.89%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. EXLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.56, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- EXLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.64, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
5. EXLS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EXLS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:EXLS (3/25/2026, 1:50:06 PM)
30.35
+0.05 (+0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners100.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change18.25%
Market Cap4.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (76.38%)
Short Float %5.84%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)3.35%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.77%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.03%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.43%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)5.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.05%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.53 | ||
| P/B | 5.2 | ||
| P/tB | 10.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.43%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.39%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.75% | ||
| ROE | 27.5% | ||
| ROCE | 22.77% | ||
| ROIC | 17.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.13% | ||
| OM | 15.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.02% | ||
| GM | 38.37% | ||
| FCFM | 14.28% |
ROA(3y)13.27%
ROA(5y)11.87%
ROE(3y)23.19%
ROE(5y)21%
ROIC(3y)16.61%
ROIC(5y)15.87%
ROICexc(3y)22.19%
ROICexc(5y)22.35%
ROICexgc(3y)43.71%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.34%
ROCE(5y)20.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.14%
OM growth 3Y3.34%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y5.89%
PM growth 5Y5.18%
GM growth 3Y1.68%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.05 |
F-Score8
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC1.87
Cap/Depr(3y)92.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.95%
Profit Quality(3y)105.56%
Profit Quality(5y)105.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.47%
EPS 3Y17.44%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
EPS Next Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%12.71%
Revenue Next Year10.94%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y11.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.72%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next Year23.95%
EBIT Next 3Y16.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y34.13%
FCF growth 3Y34.95%
FCF growth 5Y13.14%
OCF growth 1Y30.61%
OCF growth 3Y28.29%
OCF growth 5Y11.56%
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to EXLS.
What is the valuation status for EXLS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 14.14% in the next year.