XPEL INC (XPEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:XPEL - US98379L1008 - Common Stock
35.52 USD
+0.87 (+2.51%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to XPEL. XPEL was compared to 83 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, XPEL could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
XPEL had positive earnings in the past year.
XPEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years XPEL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years XPEL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.30%, XPEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
XPEL has a better Return On Equity (19.03%) than 97.59% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.90%, XPEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for XPEL is significantly above the industry average of 8.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (23.42%) for XPEL is well above the current ROIC(17.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.3% | ||
| ROE | 19.03% | ||
| ROIC | 17.9% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.84%, XPEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
XPEL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
XPEL has a Operating Margin of 13.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 96.39% of its industry peers.
XPEL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.11%, XPEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.18% 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 | 13.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.84% | ||
| GM | 42.11% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), XPEL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for XPEL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
XPEL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
XPEL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
XPEL has an Altman-Z score of 12.90. This indicates that XPEL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
XPEL's Altman-Z score of 12.90 is amongst the best of the industry. XPEL outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
XPEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
XPEL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 98.80% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that XPEL is not too dependend on debt financing.
XPEL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 96.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
XPEL has a Current Ratio of 4.42. This indicates that XPEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
XPEL has a Current ratio of 4.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.09 indicates that XPEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
XPEL has a Quick ratio of 2.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
XPEL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.30%.
XPEL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.40% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.95% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 26.48% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.3%
EPS 3Y13.36%
EPS 5Y26.4%
EPS Q2Q%9.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.95%
Revenue growth 3Y17.48%
Revenue growth 5Y26.48%
Sales Q2Q%13.46%
3.2 Future
XPEL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.40% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.86%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.46%
Revenue Next 2Y10.49%
Revenue Next 3Y14.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of XPEL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as XPEL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, XPEL is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.21 indicates a correct valuation of XPEL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of XPEL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.18. XPEL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.06% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than XPEL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
XPEL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
XPEL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
XPEL's earnings are expected to grow with 29.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
XPEL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:XPEL (10/21/2025, 12:51:18 PM)
35.52
+0.87 (+2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.79%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners14.12%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap982.84M
Analysts82.22
Price Target48.62 (36.88%)
Short Float %8.32%
Short Ratio9.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.38%
Min EPS beat(2)9.97%
Max EPS beat(2)10.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.93%
Max EPS beat(4)10.79%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.93%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.23%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.49%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.17%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.21 | ||
| P/S | 2.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.24 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 5.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.4 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY5.8%
SpS16.22
BVpS9.24
TBVpS6.39
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)0.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.3% | ||
| ROE | 19.03% | ||
| ROCE | 22.36% | ||
| ROIC | 17.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.8% | ||
| OM | 13.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.84% | ||
| GM | 42.11% | ||
| FCFM | 11.22% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.43%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 225.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.9 |
F-Score5
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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)-3.3%
EPS 3Y13.36%
EPS 5Y26.4%
EPS Q2Q%9.26%
EPS Next Y11.86%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y29.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.95%
Revenue growth 3Y17.48%
Revenue growth 5Y26.48%
Sales Q2Q%13.46%
Revenue Next Year10.46%
Revenue Next 2Y10.49%
Revenue Next 3Y14.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y28.17%
EBIT Next Year27.16%
EBIT Next 3Y30.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.52%
FCF growth 3Y54.79%
FCF growth 5Y35.06%
OCF growth 1Y35.85%
OCF growth 3Y37.82%
OCF growth 5Y34.24%