EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044
30.9 USD
+0.69 (+2.28%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
30.9 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 5:20:02 PM
Taking everything into account, EXLS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EXLS was compared to 87 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EXLS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EXLS is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes EXLS very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
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.
- EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EXLS has a better Return On Assets (13.93%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EXLS (25.35%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.51%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is above the industry average of 10.62%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (15.15%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(16.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- EXLS has a better Profit Margin (11.91%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.24%, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXLS is still creating some 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.
2.2 Solvency
- EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 6.99. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EXLS (6.99) is better than 87.36% 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.
- EXLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 77.01% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, EXLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC9.5%
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 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.91 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXLS has a better Quick ratio (2.91) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.91 |
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.
- Looking at the last year, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.43% in the last year.
- EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.15% yearly.
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 16.52% 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 13.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
EPS Next 5Y16.52%
Revenue Next Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5Y13%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.35, which indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
- EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. EXLS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.81, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. EXLS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- EXLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EXLS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EXLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EXLS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
30.9
+0.69 (+2.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change-4.65%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change12.46%
Market Cap4.86B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (73.24%)
Short Float %4.71%
Short Ratio4.46
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)3.45%
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)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)-2.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.34 | ||
| P/B | 5.1 | ||
| P/tB | 9.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY5.91%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY6.97%
SpS12.9
BVpS6.06
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number16.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.99 |
F-Score8
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
EPS Next 5Y16.52%
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 5Y13%
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.93%
EBIT Next 3Y18.45%
EBIT Next 5Y18.15%
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 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 17.75% in the next year.