Xcel BrandsXELB -3.05%43 FCF Margin % is -76.66% 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. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Xcel Brands ranks worse than 98.56% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Xcel Brands's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.88 Mil. Xcel Brands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.14 Mil. Therefore, Xcel Brands's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -76.66%.
The historical data trend for Xcel Brands's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Xcel Brands's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Xcel Brands FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xcel Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Brands's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a FCF Margin % of -76.66% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #1025 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Xcel Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Xcel Brands' current FCF Margin % is -76.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #1025 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' FCF Margin % compare to PMNT and NCI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #1025 out of 1040 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Xcel Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.25, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Brands's current FCF Margin % is -76.66%. 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 FCF Margin % is -76.66%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current FCF Margin % is -76.66% 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:
FCF Margin %: -76.66%
GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.91 (59.2% above fair value)
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 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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