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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

44.89  -0.59 (-1.3%)

After market: 44.89 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall EXLS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated EXLS against 81 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. While showing a medium growth rate, EXLS is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings could make EXLS a good candidate for 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.
In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.25%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.12% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a Return On Equity of 21.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 83.95% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EXLS (15.22%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is above the industry average of 10.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.22%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (15.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.25%
ROE 21.33%
ROIC 15.22%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EXLS (10.79%) is better than 80.25% of its industry peers.
EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EXLS has a better Operating Margin (14.34%) than 81.48% 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 37.59%, EXLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.02% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.34%
PM (TTM) 10.79%
GM 37.59%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
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
Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.51 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.51, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EXLS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
EXLS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 1.31
Altman-Z 9.51
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.43%
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 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.74 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXLS has a better Current ratio (2.74) than 79.01% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.73 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXLS's Quick ratio of 2.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 79.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.74
Quick Ratio 2.73
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 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.92% over the past year.
The earnings per share for EXLS have been decreasing by -11.63% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 12.74% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.92%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.74%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%16.27%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, EXLS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.4%
EPS Next 2Y14.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.03%
Revenue Next 2Y11.74%
Revenue Next 3Y11.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.04, EXLS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS is on the same level as its industry peers.
EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
EXLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.43.
EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.08), we can say EXLS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.04
Fwd PE 23.43
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

EXLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EXLS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.78
EV/EBITDA 22.11
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

The 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 14.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (4/17/2025, 8:16:04 PM)

After market: 44.89 0 (0%)

44.89

-0.59 (-1.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2025-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2025-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners97.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-9.26%
Market Cap7.29B
Analysts84
Price Target56.61 (26.11%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio3.65
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)4.6%
Min EPS beat(2)4.04%
Max EPS beat(2)5.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.29%
Min EPS beat(4)1.41%
Max EPS beat(4)5.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.26%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.23%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)7.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.14%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)20.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.04
Fwd PE 23.43
P/S 3.96
P/FCF 32.78
P/OCF 27.13
P/B 7.84
P/tB 15.83
EV/EBITDA 22.11
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY3.05%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY3.69%
SpS11.33
BVpS5.73
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.25%
ROE 21.33%
ROCE 19.85%
ROIC 15.22%
ROICexc 20.47%
ROICexgc 39.04%
OM 14.34%
PM (TTM) 10.79%
GM 37.59%
FCFM 12.09%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 1.31
Debt/EBITDA 0.89
Cap/Depr 83.78%
Cap/Sales 2.52%
Interest Coverage 13.45
Cash Conversion 84.22%
Profit Quality 112.09%
Current Ratio 2.74
Quick Ratio 2.73
Altman-Z 9.51
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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)15.92%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
EPS Next Y15.4%
EPS Next 2Y14.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.74%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%16.27%
Revenue Next Year12.03%
Revenue Next 2Y11.74%
Revenue Next 3Y11.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.09%
EBIT Next 3Y19.47%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y40.32%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y27.14%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%