XELB (Xcel Brands) ROCE %: -25.05% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Xcel Brands ROCE %?

Xcel Brands XELB -3.05% 43 ROCE % is -25.05% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Xcel Brands's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -25.05%.

Xcel Brands (NAS:XELB) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Xcel Brands ROCE % Historical Data

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Xcel Brands Annual Data

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-12.34

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-39.97

-40.31

Xcel Brands Quarterly Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-20.49	-33.48	-80.25	-24.38	-25.05

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Xcel Brands ROCE % Calculation

Xcel Brands's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-15.081	/	( ( (53.756 - 10.394)	+	(38.946 - 7.488) )	/ 2 )
	=	-15.081	/	( (43.362	+	31.458)	/ 2 )
	=	-15.081	/	37.41
	=	-40.31 %

Xcel Brands's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-7.536	/	( ( (38.946 - 7.488)	+	(36.418 - 7.702) )	/ 2 )
	=	-7.536	/	( ( 31.458	+	28.716 )	/ 2 )
	=	-7.536	/	30.087
	=	-25.05 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of -25.05% mean?

Xcel Brands (XELB) has a ROCE % of -25.05% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Xcel Brands' ROCE % too high?

Xcel Brands' current ROCE % is -25.05%. 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' ROCE % compare to PMNT and NCI?

Xcel Brands' ROCE % of -25.05% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?

The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.21, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Brands's current ROCE % is -25.05%. 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 ROCE % is -25.05%. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current ROCE % is -25.05% 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:

ROCE %: -25.05%
GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.91 (59.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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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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