ExlService Holdings Inc (EXLS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 263,620 246,644 237,469 240,831 238,755 235,484 225,365 207,635 192,162 177,225 169,552 158,301 155,881 158,086 150,054 124,090 110,022 95,073 83,089 87,079
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,618,400 1,609,830 1,503,770 1,439,390 1,441,970 1,402,490 1,362,700 1,308,570 1,346,120 1,318,730 1,290,930 1,274,550 1,282,900 1,168,070 1,169,350 1,226,370 1,247,860 1,219,480 1,193,610 1,267,260
Operating ROA 16.29% 15.32% 15.79% 16.73% 16.56% 16.79% 16.54% 15.87% 14.28% 13.44% 13.13% 12.42% 12.15% 13.53% 12.83% 10.12% 8.82% 7.80% 6.96% 6.87%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $263,620K ÷ $1,618,400K
= 16.29%

ExlService Holdings Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has shown a generally positive trend over the analyzed period, starting at 6.87% as of March 31, 2020, and gradually increasing to 16.29% by December 31, 2024. The operating ROA experienced fluctuations during the timeframe, reflecting changes in the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization.

The upward trend in operating ROA indicates that ExlService Holdings Inc has been effectively generating operating income relative to its assets. The company's ability to increase its operating ROA signifies improvements in operational performance, cost management, and productivity levels. This could be attributed to strategic decisions, operational enhancements, or efficient resource allocation throughout the period.

However, some fluctuations in the operating ROA figures suggest that the company may have faced challenges or experienced variations in business conditions during certain quarters. It is essential for ExlService Holdings Inc to continue monitoring and optimizing its operational efficiency and asset utilization to sustain and potentially improve its operating ROA in the future.

Overall, the increasing trend in ExlService Holdings Inc's operating ROA demonstrates a positive performance trajectory in terms of generating operating income from its assets over the analyzed period. It indicates management's effectiveness in utilizing resources to drive profitability and create value for shareholders.