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ExlService HoldingsEXLS +2.60%86 FCF Yield % is 5.11 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates EXLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,874 Software companies, ExlService Holdings ranks better than 70.67% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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ExlService Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ExlService Holdings's FCF Yield % 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.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, ExlService Holdings's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ExlService Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ExlService Holdings's FCF Yield % 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 (EXLS) has a FCF Yield % of 5.11 as of Aug. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, ExlService Holdings' FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.02 to 8.61. According to the industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #843 out of 2874 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is ExlService Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
ExlService Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 5.11 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.02 to a high of 8.61. The Software industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. ExlService Holdings' value of 5.11 is 477.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #843 out of 2874 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ExlService Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ExlService Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to EPAM and CSQR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #843 out of 2874 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts ExlService Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. ExlService Holdings' value of 5.11 is 477.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ExlService Holdings' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.02 to 8.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 0.89, 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 FCF Yield % for a Software company?
The median FCF Yield % among Software companies is 0.89, based on 2,874 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ExlService Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 5.11 is 477.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ExlService Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 5.11, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 3.55. 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 (EXLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.11, compared to a current price of $35.47 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.11, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 477.4% above the Software industry median of 0.89. ExlService Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ExlService Holdings (EXLS), the current FCF Yield % is 5.11 as of Aug. 18, 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 (EXLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ExlService Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.47 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.11.
GuruFocus considers ExlService Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EXLS:
FCF Yield %: 5.11 (44% above median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: $48.11 vs. price of $35.47 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 477.4% above the Software median (#843 of 2874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXLS 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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