EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044

32.46 USD
+0.12 (+0.37%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
32.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:16:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EXLS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EXLS is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, EXLS could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.93%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.35%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Return On Invested Capital of 16.51% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly below the industry average of 29.07%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (15.15%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(16.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.91%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
  • EXLS has a better Operating Margin (15.15%) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.24%, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.23% 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 15.15%
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

  • 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
  • EXLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.30 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXLS has a better Altman-Z score (7.30) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • EXLS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.24) than 78.41% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 7.3
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

  • EXLS has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EXLS's Current ratio of 2.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick 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.
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.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EXLS.
  • 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.25, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.52, the valuation of EXLS can be described as correct.
  • 69.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • EXLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.17
Fwd PE 14.52
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 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 64.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.96
EV/EBITDA 13.35
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 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.
  • EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (2/4/2026, 8:16:56 PM)

After market: 32.46 0 (0%)

32.46

+0.12 (+0.37%)

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 Cap5.15B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (64.91%)
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 17.17
Fwd PE 14.52
P/S 2.54
P/FCF 17.96
P/OCF 15.21
P/B 5.41
P/tB 10.45
EV/EBITDA 13.35
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY6.89%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.57%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)0.78
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 7.3
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.