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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:EXLS - Nasdaq - US3020811044 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

48.88  +0.25 (+0.51%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall EXLS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EXLS against 82 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, EXLS is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
EXLS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.67%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Return On Equity of 20.70% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is above the industry average of 10.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.67%
ROE 20.7%
ROIC 13.87%
ROA(3y)10.79%
ROA(5y)9.05%
ROE(3y)18.72%
ROE(5y)15.74%
ROIC(3y)15.07%
ROIC(5y)12.04%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

EXLS's Profit Margin of 10.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EXLS's Operating Margin of 13.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of EXLS (37.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.93%
PM (TTM) 10.61%
GM 37.24%
OM growth 3Y8.45%
OM growth 5Y13.09%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y12.01%
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for EXLS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 9.74. 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 9.74, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.03% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.77. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.77, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.79% 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 1.77
Altman-Z 9.74
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC10.94%
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 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXLS has a Current ratio of 3.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.01 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.01, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 3.01
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 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.92%, which is quite good.
The earnings per share for EXLS have been decreasing by -11.63% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.92%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%16.27%

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 16.90% 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 14.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.43%
EPS Next 2Y15.04%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.3%
Revenue Next 2Y11.93%
Revenue Next 3Y14.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EXLS.
EXLS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.36. EXLS is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.29, EXLS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.65, EXLS is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.45
Fwd PE 25.29
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EXLS.
EXLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.48
EV/EBITDA 25.73
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.04%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for EXLS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (2/27/2025, 9:47:09 AM)

48.88

+0.25 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2025-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners97.43%
Inst Owner Change2.68%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-10.17%
Market Cap7.86B
Analysts84
Price Target51 (4.34%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio4.72
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)3.28%
Min EPS beat(2)1.41%
Max EPS beat(2)5.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.82%
Min EPS beat(4)1.41%
Max EPS beat(4)5.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.2%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.15%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)7.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.18%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.3%
PT rev (1m)8.7%
PT rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.45
Fwd PE 25.29
P/S 4.44
P/FCF 40.48
P/OCF 32.47
P/B 8.66
P/tB 18.35
EV/EBITDA 25.73
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)1.93
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY2.47%
OCF(TTM)1.51
OCFY3.08%
SpS11.01
BVpS5.64
TBVpS2.66
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.67%
ROE 20.7%
ROCE 18.19%
ROIC 13.87%
ROICexc 18.26%
ROICexgc 34.13%
OM 13.93%
PM (TTM) 10.61%
GM 37.24%
FCFM 10.97%
ROA(3y)10.79%
ROA(5y)9.05%
ROE(3y)18.72%
ROE(5y)15.74%
ROIC(3y)15.07%
ROIC(5y)12.04%
ROICexc(3y)22.1%
ROICexc(5y)18%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.77%
ROCE(5y)15.79%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y21%
OM growth 3Y8.45%
OM growth 5Y13.09%
PM growth 3Y6.62%
PM growth 5Y12.01%
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.77
Debt/EBITDA 1.14
Cap/Depr 93.27%
Cap/Sales 2.7%
Interest Coverage 13.98
Cash Conversion 81.27%
Profit Quality 103.39%
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 3.01
Altman-Z 9.74
F-Score5
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)86.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.63%
Profit Quality(3y)99.62%
Profit Quality(5y)133.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.92%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
EPS Next Y16.43%
EPS Next 2Y15.04%
EPS Next 3Y16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%16.27%
Revenue Next Year12.3%
Revenue Next 2Y11.93%
Revenue Next 3Y14.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.78%
EBIT growth 3Y29.48%
EBIT growth 5Y27.85%
EBIT Next Year26.54%
EBIT Next 3Y17.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.45%
FCF growth 1Y47.86%
FCF growth 3Y-0.5%
FCF growth 5Y24.95%
OCF growth 1Y41.05%
OCF growth 3Y1.33%
OCF growth 5Y17.98%