EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044

31.97 USD
-0.58 (-1.78%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 09:49 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

7

EXLS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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! This makes EXLS very considerable 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.
  • In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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 better Return On Assets (14.75%) than 93.02% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Return On Equity of 27.50% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 88.37% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 91.86% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
  • EXLS has a better Gross Margin (38.37%) than 63.95% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.32 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXLS's Altman-Z score of 7.32 is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 89.53% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.01, EXLS is in the better half of 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.
  • EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 7.32
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC9.16%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.56, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • EXLS's Quick ratio of 2.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.47% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 13.56% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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)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

  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.39, EXLS is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.69), we can say EXLS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • EXLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.36.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.79. EXLS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.39
Fwd PE 14.36
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 66.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 63.95% 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 16.77
EV/EBITDA 13.08
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.
  • 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 14.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.16
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%

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EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (3/6/2026, 9:49:07 AM)

31.97

-0.58 (-1.78%)

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 Cap5.00B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (67.44%)
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 16.39
Fwd PE 14.36
P/S 2.39
P/FCF 16.77
P/OCF 14.26
P/B 5.48
P/tB 10.94
EV/EBITDA 13.08
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY6.96%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.02%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.16
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 7.32
F-Score8
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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.