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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ExlService Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,665 Mil.
ExlService Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,533 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,600 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($1,600 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($1,665 Mil).
ExlService Holdings's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,084 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,282 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,282 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,533 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
ExlService Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ExlService Holdings's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
ExlService Holdings (EXLS) has a Retained Earnings of $1,665 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors.
Is ExlService Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
ExlService Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $1,665 Mil. 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' Retained Earnings compare to EPAM and CSQR?
ExlService Holdings' Retained Earnings of $1,665 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. ExlService Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $1,665 Mil. 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 Retained Earnings is $1,665 Mil. 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 Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ExlService Holdings (EXLS), the current Retained Earnings is $1,665 Mil 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 (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:
Retained Earnings: $1,665 Mil
GF Value™: $48.11 vs. price of $35.47 (26.3% below fair value)
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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