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ExlService HoldingsSTU:LHV -1.13%84 EBITDA Margin % is 17.43% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 19.51. GuruFocus rates STU:LHV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,826 Software companies, ExlService Holdings ranks better than 76.4% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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ExlService Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ExlService Holdings's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:LHV vs EPAM, CSQR, SAIC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, ExlService Holdings's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ExlService Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ExlService Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ExlService Holdings's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ExlService Holdings (STU:LHV) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.43% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 19.51. Over the past decade, ExlService Holdings' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.17 to 21.30. According to the industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #667 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is ExlService Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
ExlService Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 17.43% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 19.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.17 to a high of 21.30. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.21. ExlService Holdings' value of 17.43% is 112.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #667 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ExlService Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ExlService Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to EPAM and CSQR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #667 out of 2826 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places ExlService Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.21. ExlService Holdings' value of 17.43% is 112.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ExlService Holdings' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.17 to 21.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.51 vs. the industry median of 8.21, ExlService Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.21, based on 2,826 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ExlService Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.43% is 112.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ExlService Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.43%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 19.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ExlService Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ExlService Holdings (STU:LHV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.49, compared to a current price of €29.81 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.43%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 19.51 and 112.4% above the Software industry median of 8.21. ExlService Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ExlService Holdings (STU:LHV), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.43% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ExlService Holdings (STU:LHV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ExlService Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.81 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.49.
GuruFocus considers ExlService Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LHV:
EBITDA Margin %: 17.43% (11% below median its 10-year median of 19.51)
GF Value™: €41.49 vs. price of €29.81 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.4% above the Software median (#667 of 2826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LHV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ExlService Holdings Inc. is a data analytics and digital operations company that provides data and AI-led solutions and technology-enabled services to clients across industries. The company has four reportable segments. The Insurance segment provides services such as claims management, underwriting support, and analytics solutions. The Healthcare and Life Sciences segment offers data-driven solutions and services to healthcare payers, providers, and life sciences organizations. The Banking, Capital Markets and Diversified Industries segment delivers solutions across financial services and other industries. The International Growth Markets segment focuses on providing data, AI, and digital operations services to clients outside North America.
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