XELB (Xcel Brands) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
46 GF Score
Price $1.54
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Xcel Brands Tariff Resilience Score?

Xcel Brands XELB -4.81% 46 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates XELB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,139 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Xcel Brands ranks better than 96.22% on this metric.

Xcel Brands has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Xcel Brands has Xcel Brands relies on international manufacturing for its fashion products, making it susceptible to tariffs. While it can adjust pricing, its dependency on imports for production is a significant risk factor.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Xcel Brands might have Average Resilient.


Xcel Brands  (NAS:XELB) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Xcel Brands Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms


XELB vs PMNT, AHRO, JL: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #43 out of 1139 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Xcel Brands' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Xcel Brands' current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #43 out of 1139 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 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Brands' Tariff Resilience Score compare to PMNT and AHRO?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Xcel Brands ranks #43 out of 1139 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Xcel Brands in the top 4% 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 Tariff Resilience Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Tariff Resilience 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Xcel Brands's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.54 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Xcel Brands' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 $1.54 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.54 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 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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