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.

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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.
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

  • EXLS has a Return On Assets of 14.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 91.01% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a better Return On Equity (27.50%) than 87.64% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 92.13% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly above the industry average of 11.54%.
  • 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

  • EXLS has a better Profit Margin (12.02%) than 83.15% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.03%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 38.37%, EXLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
  • 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 7.22. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of EXLS (7.22) is better than 87.64% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.01, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.02% 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.
  • EXLS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 52.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 7.22
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC10.49%
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

  • 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 71.91% 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 71.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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 16.48%, 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%.
  • Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.48%
EPS 3Y17.44%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%13.84%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.9%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y12.09%
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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.48 indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
  • EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 61.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
  • EXLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.72.
  • EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 68.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. EXLS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.48
Fwd PE 12.72
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 62.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 62.92% 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 16.65
EV/EBITDA 12.74
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

  • EXLS's 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 14.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%

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5. EXLS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (5/1/2026, 8:24:25 PM)

After market: 31.74 0 (0%)

31.74

-0.14 (-0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Industry Strength4.97
Industry Growth77.02
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)07-27
Inst Owners100.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change18.39%
Market Cap4.96B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target43.2 (36.11%)
Short Float %7.51%
Short Ratio5.08
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)-2.76%
PT rev (3m)-19.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.48
Fwd PE 12.72
P/S 2.38
P/FCF 16.65
P/OCF 14.15
P/B 5.44
P/tB 10.86
EV/EBITDA 12.74
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY6.46%
EPS(NY)2.49
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.01%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.07%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number16.4075 (-48.31%)
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 7.22
F-Score8
WACC10.49%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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)16.48%
EPS 3Y17.44%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
EPS Next Y14.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%13.84%
Revenue Next Year10.9%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y12.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.72%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next Year23.4%
EBIT Next 3Y14.37%
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.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


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The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 9 / 10.