XPEL INC (XPEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:XPEL • US98379L1008
51.2 USD
+1.04 (+2.07%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
51.2 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:11:17 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to XPEL. XPEL was compared to 41 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making XPEL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. XPEL is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make XPEL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year XPEL was profitable.
- In the past year XPEL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years XPEL has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years XPEL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of XPEL (12.05%) is better than 92.68% of its industry peers.
- XPEL's Return On Equity of 17.35% is amongst the best of the industry. XPEL outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
- XPEL's Return On Invested Capital of 15.61% is amongst the best of the industry. XPEL outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for XPEL is significantly above the industry average of 9.03%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (23.42%) for XPEL is well above the current ROIC(15.61%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.05% | ||
| ROE | 17.35% | ||
| ROIC | 15.61% |
ROA(3y)19.43%
ROA(5y)19.95%
ROE(3y)27.57%
ROE(5y)30.88%
ROIC(3y)23.42%
ROIC(5y)25.18%
1.3 Margins
- XPEL has a better Profit Margin (10.12%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of XPEL has remained more or less at the same level.
- XPEL has a Operating Margin of 12.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of XPEL has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.94%, XPEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of XPEL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.12% | ||
| GM | 41.94% |
OM growth 3Y-3.1%
OM growth 5Y1.34%
PM growth 3Y-3.89%
PM growth 5Y0.08%
GM growth 3Y5.67%
GM growth 5Y4.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), XPEL is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, XPEL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- XPEL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for XPEL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- XPEL has an Altman-Z score of 10.10. This indicates that XPEL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of XPEL (10.10) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of XPEL is 0.00, which is an excellent value as it means it would take XPEL, only 0.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.00, XPEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that XPEL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, XPEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- XPEL has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that XPEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.78, XPEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that XPEL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- XPEL's Quick ratio of 1.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. XPEL outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for XPEL have decreased by -6.11% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.40% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- XPEL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.29%.
- XPEL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 26.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.11%
EPS 3Y13.36%
EPS 5Y26.4%
EPS Q2Q%-12.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y17.48%
Revenue growth 5Y26.48%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
3.2 Future
- XPEL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.00% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, XPEL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.58%
EPS Next 3Y30%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.06%
Revenue Next 2Y12.66%
Revenue Next 3Y14.75%
Revenue Next 5Y10.62%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.30, XPEL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- XPEL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- XPEL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.19, the valuation of XPEL can be described as rather expensive.
- XPEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. XPEL is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- XPEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- XPEL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. XPEL is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of XPEL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates XPEL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- XPEL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as XPEL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.13
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y19.58%
EPS Next 3Y30%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- XPEL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
51.2
+1.04 (+2.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners86.47%
Inst Owner Change-2.64%
Ins Owners9.35%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)461.46M
Net Income(TTM)46.72M
Analysts82.22
Price Target53.04 (3.59%)
Short Float %7.29%
Short Ratio8.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.82%
Max EPS beat(2)9.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.93%
Max EPS beat(4)10.79%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.85%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.71%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.49%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.37%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.47%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.19 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.88 | ||
| P/B | 5.26 | ||
| P/tB | 8.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)2.36
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)2.57
OCFY5.03%
SpS16.67
BVpS9.73
TBVpS5.81
PEG (NY)3.13
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number19.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.05% | ||
| ROE | 17.35% | ||
| ROCE | 19.51% | ||
| ROIC | 15.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.35% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.12% | ||
| GM | 41.94% | ||
| FCFM | 14.13% |
ROA(3y)19.43%
ROA(5y)19.95%
ROE(3y)27.57%
ROE(5y)30.88%
ROIC(3y)23.42%
ROIC(5y)25.18%
ROICexc(3y)24.98%
ROICexc(5y)31.71%
ROICexgc(3y)38.72%
ROICexgc(5y)50.36%
ROCE(3y)29.26%
ROCE(5y)31.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.11%
OM growth 3Y-3.1%
OM growth 5Y1.34%
PM growth 3Y-3.89%
PM growth 5Y0.08%
GM growth 3Y5.67%
GM growth 5Y4.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 497.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.1 |
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC1.76
Cap/Depr(3y)91.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.25%
Profit Quality(3y)49.54%
Profit Quality(5y)54.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.11%
EPS 3Y13.36%
EPS 5Y26.4%
EPS Q2Q%-12.96%
EPS Next Y9.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.58%
EPS Next 3Y30%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y17.48%
Revenue growth 5Y26.48%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
Revenue Next Year14.06%
Revenue Next 2Y12.66%
Revenue Next 3Y14.75%
Revenue Next 5Y10.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.12%
EBIT growth 3Y13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y28.17%
EBIT Next Year26.17%
EBIT Next 3Y35.2%
EBIT Next 5Y28.39%
FCF growth 1Y99.7%
FCF growth 3Y54.79%
FCF growth 5Y35.06%
OCF growth 1Y74.43%
OCF growth 3Y37.82%
OCF growth 5Y34.24%
XPEL INC / XPEL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for XPEL INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to XPEL.
What is the valuation status for XPEL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to XPEL INC (XPEL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for XPEL INC?
XPEL INC (XPEL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of XPEL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for XPEL INC (XPEL) is 30.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.26.