Why is XCel Brands, Inc. ?
1
The company has declared Negative results for the last 11 consecutive quarters
- NET SALES(9M) At USD 3.43 MM has Grown at -22.97%
- INTEREST(HY) At USD 1.44 MM has Grown at 83.67%
- OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y) Lowest at USD -6.47 MM
2
Risky -
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 7.91%, its profits have fallen by -71.7%
3
Underperformed the market in the last 1 year
- The stock has generated a return of 7.91% in the last 1 year, much lower than market (S&P 500) returns of 20.78%
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is XCel Brands, Inc. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
XCel Brands, Inc.
7.91%
-0.62
115.34%
S&P 500
20.78%
1.56
13.28%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
-31.62%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-169.33%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-11.33
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.36
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.24
Tax Ratio
0.28%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
19.13%
ROCE (avg)
0
ROE (avg)
0
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.49
EV to EBIT
-2.67
EV to EBITDA
-4.94
EV to Capital Employed
0.69
EV to Sales
4.18
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-25.72%
ROE (Latest)
-118.07%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bullish
Sideways
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
No Trend
Technical Movement
8What is working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at USD -5.21 MM
DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 3.44 times
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
At USD -2.42 MM has Grown at 39.17%
EPS(Q)
Highest at USD -0.42
-18What is not working for the Company
NET SALES(9M)
At USD 3.43 MM has Grown at -22.97%
INTEREST(HY)
At USD 1.44 MM has Grown at 83.67%
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Lowest at USD -6.47 MM
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at -79.68%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at 113.38 %
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Grown by 33.38% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Lowest at USD 1.33 MM
Here's what is working for XCel Brands, Inc.
Net Profit
Higher at USD -5.21 MM
than preceding 12 month period ended Mar 2026MOJO Watch
In the half year the company has already crossed Net Profit of the previous twelve months
Net Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
At USD -5.21 MM has Grown at 56.16%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is positive
Net Profit (USD MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
At USD -2.42 MM has Grown at 39.17%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD -3.97 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is positive
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
EPS
Highest at USD -0.42
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Increasing profitability; company has created higher earnings for shareholders
EPS (USD)
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Highest at 3.44 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its Debtors faster
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Here's what is not working for XCel Brands, Inc.
Interest
At USD 1.44 MM has Grown at 83.67%
over previous Semi-Annual periodMOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (USD MM)
Net Sales
At USD 3.43 MM has Grown at -22.97%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is very negative
Net Sales (USD MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at 113.38 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Lowest at USD -6.47 MM
in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company's cash revenues from business operations are falling
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at USD 1.33 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Raw Material Cost
Grown by 33.38% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has deteriorated; this may lead to a fall in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales






