Reading the annual reports…
First time this company is opened: we are analysing its official reports. This can take up to a minute; after that the page loads instantly.
First time this company is opened: we are analysing its official reports. This can take up to a minute; after that the page loads instantly.
XELB · Nasdaq · United States · Patent Owners & Lessors
In shortXCel Brands, Inc. is loss-making, burns cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−40.2% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -267.9% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | -353.5% | 0/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | -72.2% | 0/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | -34.1% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.49× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.71× | 72/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | -6.37× | 0/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | -9.95 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -142.4% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | – | n/a |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 31.7% | 0/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 122.2% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -42.4% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 38 | 26 | 18 | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| Cost of revenue | 11 | 8 | 6.9 | 0.4 | – |
| Gross profit | 27 | 18 | 11 | 7.8 | 4.9 |
| Selling, general & admin | 14 | 16 | 13 | 6.8 | 4.6 |
| Operating income | (13) | (2.3) | (21) | (21) | (13) |
| Interest expense | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Pre-tax income | (16) | (5.8) | (21) | (22) | (17) |
| Income tax | (3.1) | (0.4) | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Net income | (12) | (4) | (21) | (22) | (17) |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.63 | −$0.20 | −$10.68 | −$9.84 | −$5.08 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 19 | 20 | 2 | 2.3 | 3.4 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
The last 8 quarters of XCel Brands, Inc. are included in the Investor plan. Try free for 7 days →
−9.95 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
3/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 13, 2026