XELB (Xcel Brands) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -99.72% (As of Mar. 2026)


XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
43 GF Score
Price $1.80
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Xcel Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Xcel Brands XELB +2.86% 43 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -99.72% 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.

Xcel Brands's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -59.83%. Xcel Brands's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60. Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -99.72%.


Xcel Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Xcel Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Xcel Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Xcel Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Xcel Brands Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -160.29 -339.17 -324.89 -173.14 -99.72

XELB vs PMNT, AHRO, JL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Xcel Brands ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-72.18% / 0.35
=-206.23%

Xcel Brands's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-59.83% / 0.60
=-99.72%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -99.72% mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -99.72% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors.
Is Xcel Brands' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Xcel Brands' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -99.72%. 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' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to PMNT and AHRO?
Xcel Brands' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -99.72% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. Xcel Brands's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -99.72%. 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 $1.80 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -99.72%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -99.72% 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 $1.80 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -99.72%
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.80 (50% 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.
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