XELB (Xcel Brands) EPS (Basic): $-4.12 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Xcel Brands EPS (Basic)?

Xcel Brands XELB -3.05% 43 EPS (Basic) is $-4.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XELB with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Xcel Brands's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.42. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.12.

Xcel Brands's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.42. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.12.

Xcel Brands's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.24. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.23.

During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 41.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Xcel Brands's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 89.30% per year. The lowest was -272.00% per year. And the median was 33.35% per year.

Xcel Brands (NAS:XELB) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Xcel Brands EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Xcel Brands Quarterly Data
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EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-1.18	-1.66	-2.02	-0.02	-0.42

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Xcel Brands EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Xcel Brands's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-17.461	-	0)	/	3.436
	=	-5.08

Xcel Brands's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-2.489	-	0)	/	5.904
	=	-0.42

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.12

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-4.12 mean?

Xcel Brands (XELB) has a EPS (Basic) of $-4.12 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors.

Is Xcel Brands' EPS (Basic) too high?

Xcel Brands' current EPS (Basic) is $-4.12. Overall, Xcel Brands has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Xcel Brands' EPS (Basic) compare to PMNT and NCI?

Xcel Brands' EPS (Basic) of $-4.12 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. Xcel Brands's current EPS (Basic) is $-4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Xcel Brands stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Brands (XELB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.91 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-4.12. Xcel Brands' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current EPS (Basic) is $-4.12 as of Mar. 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 Xcel Brands (XELB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.91 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

EPS (Basic): $-4.12
GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.91 (59.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XELB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Xcel Brands Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories

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Address 550 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10018

Website https://www.xcelbrands.com

Xcel Brands Inc is a media and brand management company. It is engaged in design, merchandising and planning, sourcing and production, licensing, marketing, and brand development. The company offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and other consumer products. Its brand portfolio consists of the Isaac Mizrahi, Judith Ripka, H Halston, C Wonder, and the Highline Collective brands. The company licenses its brands to third parties, provides certain designs, production, and marketing services, and generates licensing, design, and service fee revenues through contractual arrangements and other agreements.

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