ExlService Holdings Inc (EXLS)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 238,094 190,533 146,608 115,102 82,831
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,619,020 1,412,250 1,106,200 951,676 981,632
Pretax margin 14.71% 13.49% 13.25% 12.09% 8.44%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $238,094K ÷ $1,619,020K
= 14.71%

The pretax margin of ExlService Holdings Inc has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years, reflecting improvements in the company's profitability before considering taxes. The pretax margin increased from 8.36% in 2019 to 14.60% in 2023. This positive movement indicates that the company has been able to effectively control its operating expenses and generate higher levels of income relative to its total revenue. A rising pretax margin is generally seen as a positive indicator of a company's operational efficiency and profitability, suggesting that ExlService Holdings Inc has been managing its costs effectively and/or increasing its revenue streams in recent years.


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Dec 31, 2023