XELB (Xcel Brands) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
43 GF Score
Price $1.76
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Xcel Brands Moat Score?

Xcel Brands XELB -2.26% 43 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 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 1,144 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Xcel Brands ranks better than 94.84% on this metric.

Xcel Brands has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Xcel Brands has No Moat: Xcel Brands Inc has limited brand strength and market share. The company lacks significant intellectual property, cost advantages, and regulatory barriers, making its competitive position weak and transient.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Xcel Brands might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Xcel Brands  (NAS:XELB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Xcel Brands Moat Score Related Terms

XELB vs PMNT, AHRO, JL: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #59 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Xcel Brands' Moat Score too high?
Xcel Brands' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #59 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Moat Score compare to PMNT and AHRO?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #59 out of 1144 companies for Moat Score. This places Xcel Brands in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Xcel Brands's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $1.76 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 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 $1.76 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.76 (46.7% 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

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.
43GF Score

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