XELB (Xcel Brands) GF Score: 49/100 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
49 GF Score
Price $1.16
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Xcel Brands GF Score?

Xcel Brands XELB -1.64% 49 GF Score is 49 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 66.00. GuruFocus rates XELB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Xcel Brands has the GF Score of 49, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 1/10
2. Profitability Rank : 2/10
3. Growth Rank : 1/10
4. GF Value Rank : 9/10
5. Momentum Rank : 10/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Xcel Brands might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Xcel Brands  (NAS:XELB) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Xcel Brands GF Score Related Terms

XELB vs SKFG, PMNT, AHRO: GF Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Xcel Brands's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xcel Brands's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Brands's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 49 mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a GF Score of 49 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 66.00. Over the past decade, Xcel Brands' GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 88.00.
Is Xcel Brands' GF Score too high?
Xcel Brands' current GF Score of 49 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 66.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.00 to a high of 88.00. Overall, Xcel Brands has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Brands' GF Score compare to SKFG and PMNT?
Xcel Brands' GF Score of 49 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Xcel Brands' own GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 88.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good GF Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. Xcel Brands's current GF Score is 49, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 66.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 49, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 66.00. Xcel Brands' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current GF Score is 49 as of Aug. 01, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $1.16 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • GF Score: 49 (26% below median its 10-year median of 66.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.16 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 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

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