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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EXLS - US3020811044 - Common Stock

40.92 USD
+0.73 (+1.82%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:18:06 PM
40.92 USD
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After Hours: 12/4/2025, 8:18:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 85 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EXLS had a positive operating cash flow.
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

EXLS has a Return On Assets of 13.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
EXLS's Return On Equity of 25.35% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 87.06% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EXLS (16.51%) is better than 89.41% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly below the industry average of 29.77%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EXLS (11.91%) is better than 83.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 80.00% 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 38.24%, EXLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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 8.25 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EXLS (8.25) is better than 89.41% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 1.24, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 1.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EXLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that EXLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EXLS outperforms 51.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 8.25
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC8.61%
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

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 has a Current ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 78.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.91 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXLS has a better Quick ratio (2.91) than 78.82% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.38%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.63% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.43% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.66% 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 12.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EXLS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 62.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, EXLS is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.33, EXLS is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 65.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.65
Fwd PE 18.33
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

63.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
EXLS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.64
EV/EBITDA 16.7
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%

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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 (12/4/2025, 8:18:06 PM)

After market: 40.92 0 (0%)

40.92

+0.73 (+1.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change0.97%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.66%
Market Cap6.49B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.62 (31.04%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio5.15
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)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)-2.02%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.65
Fwd PE 18.33
P/S 3.2
P/FCF 22.64
P/OCF 19.17
P/B 6.82
P/tB 13.17
EV/EBITDA 16.7
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY5.22%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
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 8.25
F-Score8
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.48%
EPS Next 2Y15.97%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year13.26%
Revenue Next 2Y12.34%
Revenue Next 3Y12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
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 of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 8 / 10.