ExlService Stock Has Fallen 29%, Time to Enter?
ExlService (EXLS) stock has fallen by 28.8% in less than a month, from $42.73 on 22nd Jan, 2026 to $30.41 now. Should you buy this dip?
Dip buying is a viable strategy for quality stocks that have a history of recovering from dips. As it turns out, EXLS stock passes basic quality checks. Historically, the median return for the 12-month period following sharp dips was 46% , with median peak return reaching 49%. We define sharp dip as stock going down 30% or more, in less than 30 day period.
Below, we get into details of historical dips and subsequent returns.
Historical Median Returns Post Dips
| Period | Past Median Return |
|---|---|
| 1M | 8.5% |
| 3M | 17.1% |
| 6M | 18.2% |
| 12M | 45.8% |
Historical Dip-Wise Details
EXLS had 2 events since 1/1/2010 where the dip threshold of -30% within 30 days was triggered
- 49% median peak return within 1 year of dip event
- 184 days is the median time to peak return after a dip event
- -4.4% median max drawdown within 1 year of dip event
| 30 Day Dip | EXLS Subsequent Performance | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | EXLS | SPY | 1Y | Peak Return |
Max Drop |
# Days to Peak |
||
| Median | 46% | 49% | -4% | 184 | ||||
| 2112026 | -30% | 1% | 2% | 2% | -2% | 7 | ||
| 3162020 | -37% | -25% | 89% | 96% | -7% | 360 | ||
ExlService Passes Basic Financial Quality Checks
Revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet strength need to be evaluated to reduce the risk of a dip being the sign of a deteriorating business situation.
| Quality Metrics | Value | Quality Check |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (LTM) | 14.4% | Pass |
| Revenue Growth (3-Yr Avg) | 15.0% | Pass |
| Operating Cash Flow Margin (LTM) | 16.7% | Pass |
| Leverage (see below) | – | Pass |
| => Interest Coverage Ratio | 17.8 | |
| => Cash To Interest Expense Ratio | 21.1 |
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