Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
20–25x range, moderate premium
Negative FCF, no valuation support
Above 10% CAGR, strong compounder
FCF negative, burning cash after capex
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Mild dilution under 2%
Contracted >2pp, margin pressure
Positive debt with no FCF to service it
15–20%, well above cost of capital
XPEL (XPEL) quality: score, margins and returns
XPEL (XPEL) scores 37/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 13.5% operating margins and 17.3% ROIC. Every metric is computed from SEC filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is XPEL (XPEL) a high-quality business?+
XPEL scores 37 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 13.5% operating margin and a 17.3% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does XPEL's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from XPEL's SEC filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where XPEL scores well and where it falls behind.
What is XPEL's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
XPEL earns about 17.3% on its invested capital, which is strong. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to XPEL's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is XPEL?+
XPEL runs an operating margin of about 13.5% and a net margin of about 10.8%. Revenue has grown at roughly 24.5% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from SEC filings, not investment advice.
SourceQuality score computed from the 10-Q filed 7 Aug 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 8 Aug 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Sector medians are approximate S&P 500 benchmarks and update periodically. Checks use broad-market heuristics, so sector norms may differ, and the valuation checks are more cyclical than the quality checks.
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Held by ETFs
XPEL is in 46 US ETFs. The largest of them, with XPEL's weight in each:
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETFIJR0.06%of the fund
iShares Russell 2000 ETFIWM0.04%of the fund
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETFVTWO0.04%of the fund
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETFSPSM0.06%of the fund
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETFIWO0.08%of the fund
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETFIJT0.13%of the fund
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Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.
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