EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044
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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
- 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 each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years EXLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.75%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.50%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EXLS (17.72%) is better than 93.18% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXLS is significantly above the industry average of 10.44%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (17.72%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (16.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 12.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
- EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 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 38.37%, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EXLS is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for EXLS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 7.08. 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 7.08, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 1.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 1.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- EXLS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.01) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that EXLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of EXLS (0.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC10.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.56 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.56, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% 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 better Quick ratio (2.56) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. EXLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.47%, which is quite good.
- EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.60% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.56% in the last year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, EXLS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.57% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.9%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y12.09%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. EXLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.59, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
- 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
- EXLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.67.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 67.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
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 14.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
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
30.4
-0.16 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners100.13%
Inst Owner Change0.39%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change18.39%
Market Cap4.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target43.2 (42.11%)
Short Float %6.79%
Short Ratio4.08
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)-19.31%
PT rev (3m)-19.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.55 | ||
| P/B | 5.21 | ||
| P/tB | 10.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.38%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number16.0023 (-47.36%)
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 | 7.08 |
F-Score8
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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 Y14.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
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 Year10.9%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y12.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.72%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next Year23.4%
EBIT Next 3Y14.37%
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.
How profitable is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EXLS stock?
The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 9 / 10.