ExlService Holdings Inc (EXLS)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 251,274 198,785 154,169 126,292 96,443
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 135,000 220,000 0 201,961 194,131
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 889,437 758,179 693,156 719,172 670,001
Return on total capital 24.53% 20.32% 22.24% 13.71% 11.16%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $251,274K ÷ ($135,000K + $889,437K)
= 24.53%

ExlService Holdings Inc's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The company's return on total capital has increased from 9.37% in 2019 to 21.93% in 2023, indicating improving efficiency in generating profits relative to the total capital employed. This trend suggests that the company has been able to effectively utilize its capital resources to generate higher returns for its investors. Overall, the increasing trend in return on total capital reflects positively on ExlService Holdings Inc's financial performance and operational effectiveness.


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Dec 31, 2023