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.
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.
- EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EXLS has a Return On Assets of 14.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
- EXLS has a better Return On Equity (27.50%) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.72%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.61%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.08%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- EXLS's Profit Margin of 12.02% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 85.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
- 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.
- EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. EXLS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EXLS is creating value.
- EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 7.05. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of EXLS (7.05) is better than 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.
- EXLS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.01) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC9.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- EXLS has a Current Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.56, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.56, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. EXLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.47% 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 22.60% on average per year.
- EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.56%.
- 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
- EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.57% yearly.
- 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 Year10.94%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y11.89%
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.
- 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.
4. EXLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.59, EXLS is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 67.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EXLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.66 indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
- EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 67.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- EXLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
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)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y13.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
5. EXLS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- EXLS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:EXLS (3/26/2026, 1:45:06 PM)
30.4
+0.12 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners100.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change18.25%
Market Cap4.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (76.09%)
Short Float %5.84%
Short Ratio4.15
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)3.35%
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)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.66 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.55 | ||
| P/B | 5.21 | ||
| P/tB | 10.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.32%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.38%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.05 |
F-Score8
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC1.89
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 Year10.94%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
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 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.
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.