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ExlService Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for ExlService Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
EXLS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 3.06 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
ExlService Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
EXLS vs EPAM, CSQR, SAIC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, ExlService Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ExlService Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ExlService Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
ExlService Holdings (EXLS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 18, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1002 companies in the Software industry.
Is ExlService Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
ExlService Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1002 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EPAM and CSQR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ExlService Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1002 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places ExlService Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.06, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on ExlService Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ExlService Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ExlService Holdings (EXLS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
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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