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ExlService HoldingsEXLS +2.60%86 PEG Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.04. 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 818 Software companies, ExlService Holdings ranks better than 57.46% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for ExlService Holdings's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EXLS'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 2.04 Max: 3.72
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, ExlService Holdings's highest PEG Ratio was 3.72. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 2.04.
EXLS's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 57.46% of 818
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.305
vs EXLS: 1.05
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
ExlService Holdings (NAS:EXLS) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
ExlService Holdings PEG Ratio Related Terms
ExlService Holdings PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ExlService Holdings's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ExlService Holdings's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ExlService Holdings's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
ExlService Holdings (EXLS) has a PEG Ratio of 1.05 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, ExlService Holdings' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #348 out of 818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is ExlService Holdings' PEG Ratio too high?
ExlService Holdings' current PEG Ratio of 1.05 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 3.72. The Software industry median PEG Ratio is 1.31. ExlService Holdings' value of 1.05 is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #348 out of 818 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' PEG Ratio compare to EPAM and CSQR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #348 out of 818 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts ExlService Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.31. ExlService Holdings' value of 1.05 is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ExlService Holdings' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 1.31, ExlService Holdings has consistently been below 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 PEG Ratio for a Software company?
The median PEG Ratio among Software companies is 1.31, based on 818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ExlService Holdings's current PEG Ratio of 1.05 is 19.5% below 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ExlService Holdings's current PEG Ratio is 1.05, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.04. 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 PEG Ratio is 1.05, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 19.5% below the Software industry median of 1.31. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ExlService Holdings (EXLS), the current PEG Ratio is 1.05 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:
PEG Ratio: 1.05 (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: $48.11 vs. price of $35.47 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% below the Software median (#348 of 818)
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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