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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

41.64 USD
-1.13 (-2.64%)
Last: 1/20/2026, 8:00:02 PM
41.64 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/20/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. EXLS is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes EXLS very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EXLS was profitable.
  • In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EXLS has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.93%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.35%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXLS is significantly below the industry average of 29.06%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.91%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.15%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of EXLS (38.24%) is better than 60.23% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EXLS is creating value.
  • EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 8.42. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXLS has a Altman-Z score of 8.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.24, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.42
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC9.16%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.93% yearly.
  • 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 11.93% 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 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.03, the valuation of EXLS can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.94), we can say EXLS is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.63, EXLS is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • EXLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.03
Fwd PE 18.63
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

  • 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 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 23.03
EV/EBITDA 17.33
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)1.24
PEG (5Y)1
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 (1/20/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 41.64 0 (0%)

41.64

-1.13 (-2.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change0.86%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap6.61B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (28.55%)
Short Float %4.94%
Short Ratio6.7
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)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)-3.83%
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)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.03
Fwd PE 18.63
P/S 3.26
P/FCF 23.03
P/OCF 19.51
P/B 6.94
P/tB 13.4
EV/EBITDA 17.33
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY5.13%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1
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 8.42
F-Score8
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
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.