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ExlService Holdings, Inc. (EXLS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3020811044
CUSIP
302081104
IPO Date
Oct 20, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap
$4.95B
Enterprise Value
$4.93B
EPS (TTM)
$1.54
PE Ratio
19.75
PEG Ratio
0.85
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.09B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$801.08M
EBITDA (TTM)
$356.22M
Year Range
$26.94 - $48.79
Target Price
$32.64
ROA (TTM)
14.75%
ROE (TTM)
27.50%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ExlService Holdings, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

ExlService Holdings, Inc. (EXLS) has returned -28.25% so far this year and -35.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EXLS has returned 11.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


ExlService Holdings, Inc.

1D
-0.36%
1M
-2.56%
YTD
-28.25%
6M
-30.84%
1Y
-35.50%
3Y*
-2.01%
5Y*
10.75%
10Y*
11.22%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2006, EXLS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Oct 2007 with a return of +27.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, EXLS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 6, 2009 with a return of +22.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -21.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-7.75%-20.18%-2.56%-28.25%
202513.25%-3.60%-2.56%2.69%-5.14%-4.78%-0.82%0.81%0.57%-11.20%1.61%6.82%-4.37%
20241.39%-0.51%2.19%-8.81%2.97%5.02%12.44%3.63%4.41%9.23%11.26%-4.27%43.86%
20230.69%-3.57%-1.63%10.23%-15.38%0.08%-6.69%3.69%-4.07%-6.88%8.66%8.74%-8.96%
2022-16.75%0.22%18.61%-4.97%4.44%3.61%14.28%-0.39%-12.13%23.41%2.94%-9.49%17.03%
2021-9.93%10.35%6.55%2.46%10.39%4.20%6.55%8.76%-0.02%-0.40%5.90%11.47%70.06%

Benchmark Metrics

ExlService Holdings, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.48%, beta of 1.12, and R² of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 23, 2006.

  • This stock captured 102.92% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 89.98% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
7.48%
Beta
1.12
0.32
Upside Capture
102.92%
Downside Capture
89.98%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

EXLS ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


EXLS Risk / Return Rank: 66
Overall Rank
EXLS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
EXLS Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
Sortino Ratio Rank
EXLS Omega Ratio Rank: 66
Omega Ratio Rank
EXLS Calmar Ratio Rank: 1010
Calmar Ratio Rank
EXLS Martin Ratio Rank: 22
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ExlService Holdings, Inc. (EXLS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


EXLSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.00

0.90

-1.89

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.26

1.39

-2.65

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.81

1.21

-0.41

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.85

1.40

-2.25

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.91

6.61

-8.51

Explore EXLS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


ExlService Holdings, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ExlService Holdings, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the ExlService Holdings, Inc. was 80.93%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 992 trading sessions.

The current ExlService Holdings, Inc. drawdown is 41.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-80.93%Nov 9, 2007232Oct 10, 2008992Sep 18, 20121224
-46.23%Mar 5, 202012Mar 20, 2020160Nov 5, 2020172
-44.96%Feb 7, 2025261Feb 23, 2026
-40.74%Feb 12, 2007113Jul 24, 200760Oct 17, 2007173
-33.29%Nov 11, 2022239Oct 25, 2023231Sep 26, 2024470

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of ExlService Holdings, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how ExlService Holdings, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for EXLS, comparing it with other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, EXLS has a P/E ratio of 19.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for EXLS compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. EXLS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for EXLS relative to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, EXLS has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for EXLS in comparison with other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, EXLS has a P/B value of 5.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items