XELB (Xcel Brands) Tax Rate %: -0.48% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
48 GF Score
Price $1.22
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Xcel Brands Tax Rate %?

Xcel Brands XELB -1.61% 48 Tax Rate % is -0.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XELB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Xcel Brands's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.01 Mil. Xcel Brands's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.48 Mil. Therefore, Xcel Brands's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.48%.

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Xcel Brands Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Xcel Brands Tax Rate % Chart

Xcel Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Xcel Brands Quarterly Data
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Xcel Brands Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Xcel Brands's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.075/-17.497
=-0.43 %

Xcel Brands's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.012/-2.477
=-0.48 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of -0.48% mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a Tax Rate % of -0.48% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Xcel Brands' Tax Rate % too high?
Xcel Brands' current Tax Rate % is -0.48%. Overall, Xcel Brands has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Brands' Tax Rate % compare to SKFG and PMNT?
Xcel Brands' Tax Rate % of -0.48% 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 Tax Rate % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Xcel Brands's current Tax Rate % is -0.48%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.22 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -0.48%. Xcel Brands' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current Tax Rate % is -0.48% 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 $1.22 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • Tax Rate %: -0.48%
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.22 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 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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