Exlservice Holdings (EXLS) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: $7.13B
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Average Volume (3M): 1.31M
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 33.1
• Beta (1Y): 0.88
• Revenue Growth: 14.18%
• EPS Growth: 21.49%
• Country: US
• Employees: 59,500
• Sector: Technology
• Sector Strength: 82
• Industry: Information Technology Services
• EPS (TTM): 0.48
• Shares Outstanding: 162,694,350
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 1,518,939
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 1,305,621
• PEG Ratio: 1.49
• Price to Book (P/B): 7.45
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.00
• P/FCF Ratio: 46.56
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: 0.82
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: 0.81
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: 8.26
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: 4.43
• 1Y Price Target: $53.33
• Price Target Upside: 21.34% Upside
• Rating Consensus: Strong Buy
• Number of Analyst Covering: 8

• Rating: 76 Outperform
• Price Target: $51.00 ▲(16.04%Upside)

Exlservice Holdings' strong financial performance and positive earnings call outlook are key strengths, positioning the company well for future growth. However, its relatively high valuation and mixed technical indicators suggest a cautious approach. Economic uncertainty and investment needs in AI could impact short-term margins.

Positive Factors

AI Capabilities

EXLS' expanding capabilities in AI-led solutions position it to benefit as AI adoption among customers grows, especially in industries such as insurance, healthcare, and banking and capital markets.

Financial Performance

EXLS' strong competitive position and upside potential to Street estimates contribute to a bullish outlook on the shares.

Revenue Growth

The company's revenue exceeded forecasts, with a notable increase of 15% year-over-year.

Negative Factors

Investment Rating

Maintaining a MARKET PERFORM investment rating due to valuation considerations.

Investment Requirements

The ongoing investments required to keep GenAI in enterprise workflows has expanded Exl’s total addressable market fourfold.

Exlservice Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

ExlService Holdings, Inc. operates as a data analytics, and digital operations and solutions company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Insurance, Healthcare, Analytics, and Emerging Business segments. The company provides digital operations and solutions and analytics-driven services across the insurance industry in areas, such as claims processing, premium and benefit administration, agency management, account reconciliation, policy research, underwriting support, new business acquisition, policy servicing, premium audit, surveys, billing and collection, commercial and residential survey, and customer service using digital technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced automation; digital customer acquisition services using a software-as-a-service delivery model through LifePRO and LISS platforms; subrogation services; and Subrosource software platform, an end-to-end subrogation platform. It also offers CareRadius, an integrated care management offering; and health care services related to care management, utilization management, disease management, payment integrity, revenue optimization and customer engagement to healthcare payers, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, and life sciences organizations. Further, it offers predictive and prescriptive analytics in the areas of customer acquisition and lifecycle management, risk underwriting and pricing, operational effectiveness, credit and operational risk monitoring and governance, payment integrity and care management, and data management. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

How the Company Makes Money

Exlservice Holdings generates revenue through a diversified model primarily focused on providing outsourcing and analytics solutions. Key revenue streams include business process management services, which involve taking over and optimizing business operations for clients, and analytics services, which help clients derive actionable insights from data to drive strategic decisions. The company also earns revenue from its digital transformation solutions, which involve implementing new technologies to improve operational efficiency. Strategic partnerships with technology providers and long-term contracts with clients across various industries are significant contributors to EXLS's earnings, ensuring a stable and recurring revenue base.

Exlservice Holdings Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Exlservice Holdings demonstrates strong revenue growth, excellent profit margins, financial stability with low leverage, and effective cash management. These metrics highlight a well-managed company with a solid foundation for future growth and financial health.

Income Statement

The income statement reflects strong financial performance with consistent revenue growth and solid profitability margins. The TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) data shows a Gross Profit Margin of 37.2% and a Net Profit Margin of 11.4%, both indicating efficient cost management and profitability. Revenue growth from 2024 to TTM is 3.51%, showing steady expansion. EBIT and EBITDA margins are robust at 14.7% and 18.4%, respectively, demonstrating operational efficiency.

Balance Sheet

The balance sheet is healthy with a relatively low Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.08 in TTM, suggesting low financial leverage and reduced risk. The Equity Ratio is strong at 60.4%, indicating a solid equity base. Return on Equity (ROE) is 21.4%, reflecting effective use of equity to generate profits. Overall, the balance sheet indicates financial stability and prudent management of liabilities.

Cash Flow

Cash flow analysis reveals positive trends with Free Cash Flow growth rate of 10.55% from 2024 to TTM, showcasing effective cash management. The Operating Cash Flow to Net Income Ratio stands at 1.36, indicating good cash generation relative to net income. The Free Cash Flow to Net Income Ratio is 1.14, reinforcing the company's ability to generate cash after capital expenditures.

Breakdown
TTM	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020
Income Statement		Total Revenue
1.90B	1.84B	1.63B	1.41B	1.12B	958.43M
	Gross Profit
707.60M	691.01M	607.77M	515.45M	431.36M	334.50M
	EBIT
279.73M	263.62M	238.75M	192.16M	155.88M	110.02M
	EBITDA
360.62M	297.20M	305.72M	262.32M	208.15M	180.03M
	Net Income Common Stockholders
216.09M	198.30M	184.56M	142.97M	114.76M	89.48M
Balance Sheet		Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
331.42M	340.58M	290.83M	297.70M	313.88M	402.82M
	Total Assets
1.68B	1.62B	1.44B	1.35B	1.28B	1.25B
	Total Debt
386.10M	364.83M	271.76M	313.13M	347.01M	330.73M
	Net Debt
245.66M	211.47M	134.81M	194.46M	211.67M	112.20M
	Total Liabilities
664.53M	688.54M	552.53M	587.94M	589.75M	528.68M
	Stockholders Equity
1.01B	929.86M	889.44M	758.18M	693.16M	719.17M
Cash Flow		Free Cash Flow
245.71M	222.26M	158.40M	121.31M	147.14M	160.75M
	Operating Cash Flow
293.64M	268.52M	211.20M	166.14M	184.39M	202.97M
	Investing Cash Flow
-146.06M	-119.10M	-12.00M	-96.55M	-114.27M	-18.32M
	Financing Cash Flow
-105.92M	-119.10M	-181.45M	-81.72M	-146.88M	-89.56M

Exlservice Holdings Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Negative
• Last Price: 43.95
• 50DMA: Negative
• 100DMA: Negative
• 200DMA: Negative
• MACD: Positive
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Positive

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EXLS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 43.95 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 46.61, below the 50-day MA of 46.01, and below the 200-day MA of 44.82, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.19 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.35 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 8.55 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for EXLS.

Exlservice Holdings Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
EXLS	76 Outperform	$7.13B	33.12	23.81%	―	14.18%	21.49%
EPAM	75 Outperform	$9.24B	23.49	11.57%	―	4.72%	-3.06%
G	75 Outperform	$7.11B	13.83	22.21%	1.67%	7.31%	-15.86%
WNS	63 Neutral	$2.56B	14.21	21.21%	―	-0.64%	30.96%
Sector *	62 Neutral	$31.74B	6.46	-12.41%	1.95%	5.62%	-22.26%
KD	52 Neutral	$8.91B	37.19	22.47%	―	-8.20%	―
DXC	46 Neutral	$2.59B	6.75	12.88%	―	-5.65%	78.20%

Exlservice Holdings Corporate Events

Exlservice Holdings Approves 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan

On June 17, 2025, ExlService Holdings, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders where the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved, reserving 6,800,000 shares for various awards and setting annual limits on grants. Additionally, the stockholders voted on four proposals, including the election of seven board members, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the accounting firm, approval of executive compensation, and the Omnibus Incentive Plan, all of which were approved.

The most recent analyst rating on (EXLS) stock is a Buy with a $42.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Exlservice Holdings stock, see the EXLS Stock Forecast page.