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.

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1. EXLS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EXLS was profitable.
  • EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years EXLS has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years EXLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • EXLS has a better Return On Assets (14.75%) than 93.18% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a better Return On Equity (27.50%) than 89.77% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 RankSector 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%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.03%, EXLS belongs to the best 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.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 38.37%, EXLS is doing good in 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 RankSector 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%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. EXLS Health Analysis

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 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 7.23. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXLS has a Altman-Z score of 7.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 89.77% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.01, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 7.23
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC10.42%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.56 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of EXLS (2.56) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 2.56
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. EXLS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.47% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 13.56% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.09% yearly.
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

  • 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.
  • 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.
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 2028 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 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. EXLS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • EXLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.34.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.71.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.33, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
  • 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.09, EXLS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.34
Fwd PE 14.33
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.72
EV/EBITDA 12.77
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 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 14.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%

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5. EXLS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (4/21/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 31.87 0 (0%)

31.87

+0.07 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners100.13%
Inst Owner Change0.39%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change18.39%
Market Cap4.98B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target43.2 (35.55%)
Short Float %6.79%
Short Ratio4.08
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)3.35%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 16.34
Fwd PE 14.33
P/S 2.39
P/FCF 16.72
P/OCF 14.21
P/B 5.46
P/tB 10.91
EV/EBITDA 12.77
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY5.98%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.04%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number16.0023 (-49.79%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 7.23
F-Score8
WACC10.42%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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.


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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


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The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 9 / 10.