Xcel BrandsXELB +2.87%43 Quick Ratio is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.43. 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 1,067 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Xcel Brands ranks worse than 78.07% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Xcel Brands's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
Xcel Brands has a quick ratio of 0.58. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xcel Brands's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XELB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.43 Max: 2.68
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, Xcel Brands's highest Quick Ratio was 2.68. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.43.
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Xcel Brands Quick Ratio Related Terms
Xcel Brands Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xcel Brands's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xcel Brands's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Brands's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Xcel Brands's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Xcel Brands' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #833 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Xcel Brands' Quick Ratio too high?
Xcel Brands' current Quick Ratio of 0.58 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.68. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Quick Ratio is 1.10. Xcel Brands' value of 0.58 is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #833 out of 1067 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' Quick Ratio compare to PMNT and NCI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #833 out of 1067 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Xcel Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.10. Xcel Brands' value of 0.58 is 47.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Xcel Brands' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Xcel Brands has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Quick Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.10, based on 1,067 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Xcel Brands's current Quick Ratio of 0.58 is 47.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Brands's current Quick Ratio is 0.58, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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 $1.79 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.58, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 47.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.10. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current Quick Ratio is 0.58 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 $1.79 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20.
GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XELB:
Quick Ratio: 0.58 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.79 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#833 of 1067)
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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