ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$41.43 +0.75% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.59

ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) earns a Roarable Rating of A (Strong Buy) with 87/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (38% profit margin, 23% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE A β€’ STRONG BUY Cap $6.20B
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As of 2026-11-02, ExlService Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: EXLS) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 87/100 at a spot price of $41.43 (+0.75% 1D, market cap $6.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EXLS ranks #3 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), EXLS carries a Roarable A (87/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.7x, gross margin of 38.4%, and ROIC of 23.4%. By comparison, LYFT (Lyft Inc.) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.7%, cap $6.21B) and WEX (WEX Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 13.6%, cap $6.25B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WEX leads on earnings multiple (20.6x) while EXLS leads on capital efficiency (23.4% ROIC).

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Per EXLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001297989), ExlService Holdings Inc. generated $2.09B in revenue (+13.6% YoY), $251.0M in net income, and $298.1M in free cash flow against $1.70B in total assets and $293.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.59 (+0.38%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) β€’ 14.3% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 87/100 (A) historically ranked in the Top 4% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+9.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 73.5% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A Β· Rk A-
Cash (19)Whales (18)SEC (18)Macro (15)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+13.1% Base Target
$55 Bull$47 Base$34 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EXLS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (87/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY EXLS SCORES 87/100 (A) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.3% FCF Margin ($298.1M FCF) & 38.4% Gross Margin

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±5.5% realized swing band)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit15/20 pts (-5 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (64.1) create a -5 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
79
Grade A-$37.20+9.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
82
Grade A$40.86+0.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
84
Grade A$40.93+1.2% Next Q
Current
87
Grade A$41.43+9.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: A- (79) β†’ A (87)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 87/100 (A) score, EXLS faces multiple-compression risk if 24.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 35.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($37.47) or 200D SMA ($32.68) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($46.84) toward Bear Floor ($33.97).

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Contract: β€œEXLS Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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EXLS Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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EXLS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +30.61%β–² ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $40.72H $41.43L $40.72C $41.43VOL 3.43M
RES: $43.86SUP: $38.21SMA50: $37.47SMA200: $32.68
$44.23$38.98$33.72$28.47$23.22RES $43.86SUP $38.21$41.432026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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EXLS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
18.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +13.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (EXLS)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #3 of 1011 βš”οΈ LYFT vs EXLS Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (EXLS vs. LYFT, WEX, XMTR, MBGL)

Industry: Business Services (90 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) ranks #3 by composite RQD confidence (87/100, grade A) and #235 by equity capitalization ($6.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WEX leads on earnings valuation at 20.6x trailing P/E, while EXLS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.4% ROIC and 38.4% gross margin. EXLS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 87/100 (A).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
EXLS ACTIVE
ExlService Holdings Inc.
A 87/100 24.7x 38.4% 23.4% +0.75% $6.20B Benchmark Subject
LYFT
Lyft Inc.
D 49/100 β€” 37.3% -4.7% -1.52% $6.21B /lyft-vs-exls β†’
WEX
WEX Inc.
D+ 56/100 20.6x 40.4% 13.6% +0.62% $6.25B /wex-vs-exls β†’
XMTR
Xometry Inc.
D+ 52/100 β€” 39.1% -7.8% -7.11% $5.78B /xmtr-vs-exls β†’
MBGL
Mobility Global Inc.
D 51/100 32.8x β€” 1.4% -0.05% $5.58B /mbgl-vs-exls β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001297989

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) reported GAAP revenue of $2.09B (+13.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.84B , and +28.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $251.0M, operating cash flow of $350.7M, and free cash flow of $298.1M (+34.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, EXLS closed FY2025 with $1.70B in total assets against $293.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.16, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.09B $251.0M $350.7M $298.1M $1.70B $293.7M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.84B $198.3M $268.5M $222.3M $1.62B $283.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.63B $184.6M $211.2M $137.8M $3.41B $798.0M

3. EXLS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is EXLS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, ExlService Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: EXLS) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 87/100 at a spot price of $41.43 (+0.75% 1D, market cap $6.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EXLS ranks #3 in composite RQD confidence.

How does EXLS compare to LYFT and WEX in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), EXLS carries a Roarable A (87/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.7x, gross margin of 38.4%, and ROIC of 23.4%. By comparison, LYFT (Lyft Inc.) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.7%, cap $6.21B) and WEX (WEX Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 13.6%, cap $6.25B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WEX leads on earnings multiple (20.6x) while EXLS leads on capital efficiency (23.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for EXLS?

Per EXLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001297989), ExlService Holdings Inc. generated $2.09B in revenue (+13.6% YoY), $251.0M in net income, and $298.1M in free cash flow against $1.70B in total assets and $293.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is EXLS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

EXLS last traded at $41.43 (+0.75% on volume of 2,132,704 shares), positioning the stock +10.57% above its 50-day simple moving average ($37.47) and +26.77% above its 200-day simple moving average ($32.68). Across its 52-week range of $24.85 to $43.88, EXLS sits at the 87.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±5.5% ($39.15 to $43.71).

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Are EXLS insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies EXLS leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 87/100 (A) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

EXLS β€” ExlService Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:19:20Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, EXLS carries an RQD Score of 87, grade A, with the verdict "Roarable Strong Buy β€” Excellent Cash & Whale Support." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20 (ROIC 23.4%; FCF yield 4.81%), Whale 13F Flow 18/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 15/20 (Beta 0.98; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 8.16; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.32).

For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is the cash engine, indicating that the company's reported return on invested capital and free cash flow yield are the main support for the rating. The macro pillar scores lowest, consistent with a beta near market levels and sector sensitivity that the rating flags without quantifying here. Valuation is a counterweight: per the market data, trailing P/E is 24.7 against a forward P/E of 20.7, implying the market expects earnings growth, and EV/EBITDA of 17.7 is not a low absolute multiple. Upside drivers cited in the data are cash generation and institutional/insider accumulation; the tradeoff is that the price already sits near the upper part of its 52-week range. This is an analytical framing of the source data, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
41.12$6.2B24.720.717.71.660%0.98$24.85 - $43.8823.4%

Business

ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under Consumer Discretionary, Business Services. Per the profile, it operates in Business Services with a market capitalization of $6.2B. Not available in source data: a detailed description of its specific products, customer base, or revenue model.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2087.7M$313.8M$251.0MN/A$298.1M$146.3M$293.7M
FY 2024$1838.4M$263.6M$198.3MN/A$222.3M$153.4M$283.6M
FY 2023$1630.7M$238.8M$184.6MN/A$137.8MN/A$798.0M

Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $1630.7M (FY 2023) to $2087.7M (FY 2025), and net income from $184.6M to $251.0M. Per the market data, gross margin is 38.4%, operating margin 15%, and net margin 12%, with ROIC at 23.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 8.16 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9. Debt fell from $798.0M in FY 2023 to $293.7M in FY 2025, and the Debt/Equity ratio is 0.32 per the RQD forensic pillar.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, six items reference EXLS. Headlines include a Motley Fool piece on AI-driven workflow integration extending outperformance (flagged GREEN / CATALYST), a Seeking Alpha piece describing a compounder that could double, and Yahoo Finance pieces on earnings expectations (one flagged GREEN / CATALYST on beating estimates) and on cash-flow-based fair value. Several items are flagged YELLOW / MARKET WIRE. Risk watch items: the news summaries are generic and do not specify catalyst dates or magnitudes. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply_chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Not available in source data: upstream dependencies, downstream customers, sector correlations, or 2nd-order bottlenecks.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue segments? The source provides only sector classification.
  • What is the EPS for FY 2025, FY 2024, and FY 2023? The financial table lists EPS as N/A for all periods.
  • What were FY 2023 cash balance and the drivers of the large decline in debt from $798.0M to $293.7M?
  • Which institutions and insiders drove the accumulation cited in the RQD pillars, and what are their positions and dates?
  • What are the analyst consensus rating and price targets, and how do they compare with the current $41.12 price?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is EXLS (A β€’ RQD 87/100) a Buy at $41.12?

Welcome to the EXLS (ExlService Holdings Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 87/100 (Roarable Strong Buy β€” Excellent Cash & Whale Support) in Business Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (23.4% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $33.31 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $41.12

Pump the brakes on EXLS β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on EXLS, but look at what you are paying: 24.7x trailing P/E with 38.4% gross margins. Unless ExlService Holdings Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $48.11 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $41.12

EXLS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on EXLS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Business Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $41.12 (52-wk range $24.85 - $43.88), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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