EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044

32.23 USD
+0.3 (+0.94%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
32.23 USD
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:22:29 PM

This EXLS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 86 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 priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make EXLS suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. EXLS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • EXLS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of EXLS (14.75%) is better than 93.02% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.50%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Return On Invested Capital of 17.72% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 91.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly above the industry average of 10.85%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.02%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
  • EXLS's Operating Margin of 15.03% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.23% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of EXLS (38.37%) is better than 63.95% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXLS is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • EXLS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 7.25. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXLS's Altman-Z score of 7.25 is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 89.53% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.01, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.07% 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, EXLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 7.25
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC9.05%
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 72.09% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EXLS has a better Quick ratio (2.56) than 72.09% 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

  • 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.
  • EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.56%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 16.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 11.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.89%
Revenue Next 3Y11.89%
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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.53, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
  • 63.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. EXLS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.48, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • EXLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.53
Fwd PE 14.48
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.91
EV/EBITDA 12.82
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of EXLS 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)1.17
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%

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5. EXLS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (3/4/2026, 8:22:29 PM)

After market: 32.23 0 (0%)

32.23

+0.3 (+0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.24%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change16.27%
Market Cap5.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (66.09%)
Short Float %4.93%
Short Ratio3.84
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
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%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.53
Fwd PE 14.48
P/S 2.41
P/FCF 16.91
P/OCF 14.37
P/B 5.52
P/tB 11.03
EV/EBITDA 12.82
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY6.91%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY5.91%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY6.96%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number16
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 7.25
F-Score8
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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 Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
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 Year11.13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.89%
Revenue Next 3Y11.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.72%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next Year23.95%
EBIT Next 3Y16.24%
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 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 14.14% in the next year.