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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

42.68 USD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
42.68 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. EXLS is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. 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

EXLS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EXLS has always 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

EXLS has a Return On Assets of 13.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 92.05% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a better Return On Equity (25.35%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.51%, EXLS belongs to the top 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 last Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (15.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a Gross Margin of 38.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXLS is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
EXLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 8.55 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EXLS has a Altman-Z score of 8.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 89.77% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EXLS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 78.41% 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.
EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EXLS outperforms 51.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.55
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC9.1%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.14% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.91, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, EXLS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EXLS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.05% on average per year.
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

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

EXLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.58.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
EXLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.10.
EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.58
Fwd PE 19.1
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

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.
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 23.61
EV/EBITDA 17.79
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)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for EXLS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 42.68 0 (0%)

42.68

-0.01 (-0.02%)

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%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change-1.18%
Market Cap6.77B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.66 (25.73%)
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 22.58
Fwd PE 19.1
P/S 3.34
P/FCF 23.61
P/OCF 20
P/B 7.11
P/tB 13.74
EV/EBITDA 17.79
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.24%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY5%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.03
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 8.55
F-Score8
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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.