XELB (Xcel Brands) Total Payout Ratio: -0.01 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
48 GF Score
Price $1.03
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Xcel Brands Total Payout Ratio?

Xcel Brands XELB +4.04% 48 Total Payout Ratio is -0.01 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates XELB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Xcel Brands's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01.


Xcel Brands Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Xcel Brands Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xcel Brands's Total Payout 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.

Xcel Brands Total Payout Ratio Chart

Xcel Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Xcel Brands Quarterly Data
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XELB vs SKFG, PMNT, AHRO: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Xcel Brands's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Brands's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Xcel Brands Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Xcel Brands's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.204 + 1.965 + 0) / -17.572
=0.10

Xcel Brands's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.056 + 0 + 0) / -2.476
=-0.02

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors.
Is Xcel Brands' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Xcel Brands' current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. Overall, Xcel Brands has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Brands' Total Payout Ratio compare to SKFG and PMNT?
Xcel Brands' Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. Xcel Brands's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01 as of Aug. 18, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -0.01
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.03 (14.2% below 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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