EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044

31.2 USD
-1.26 (-3.88%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
32 USD
+0.8 (+2.56%)
Pre-Market: 2/6/2026, 8:43:56 AM
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
  • EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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

  • EXLS's Return On Assets of 13.93% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 92.05% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.51%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.15%. This is significantly below the industry average of 29.07%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of EXLS (11.91%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of EXLS (15.15%) is better than 80.68% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • EXLS's Gross Margin of 38.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 60.23% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
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

  • EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
  • 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 7.15. 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 7.15, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 78.41% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that EXLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, EXLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 7.15
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.27%
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.
  • EXLS has a Quick ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.23% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EXLS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.51, EXLS is valued correctly.
  • 69.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • EXLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • EXLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.96.
  • EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.20, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.51
Fwd PE 13.96
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 69.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.26
EV/EBITDA 12.8
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • EXLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (2/5/2026, 8:22:43 PM)

Premarket: 32 +0.8 (+2.56%)

31.2

-1.26 (-3.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change-2.16%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change12.46%
Market Cap4.95B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (71.57%)
Short Float %4.78%
Short Ratio6.39
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)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)-2.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.51
Fwd PE 13.96
P/S 2.44
P/FCF 17.26
P/OCF 14.62
P/B 5.2
P/tB 10.04
EV/EBITDA 12.8
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.16%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.84%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.75
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 7.15
F-Score8
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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 3Y15.23%
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 3Y18.45%
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 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.