13F Pro Quality Score

55.7/100

Rank #1,232 of 2,962 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

65.3/100

Profitability

65.1/100

Balance Sheet

91.5/100

Earnings Quality

51.2/100

Free Cash Flow

25.9/100

Institutional Flow

62.5/100

Revenue Scale

37.6/100

Dilution Risk

71.7/100
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XPEL Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for XPEL, Inc. (XPEL), a Industrials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores XPEL at 55.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,232 of 2,962 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. XPEL scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (91.5). Areas of concern include free cash flow (25.9) and revenue scale (37.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), XPEL, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $143.1M, net income of $18.0M, an operating margin of 16.2%. Top institutional holders of XPEL by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, WASATCH ADVISORS, ALTA FOX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. XPEL trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1767258. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate XPEL daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for XPEL, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. XPEL, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 56 and 69 since 2024, currently 55.7 — a declining long-term trajectory across 55 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about XPEL, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind XPEL — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. industrials company · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Texas · sells protective film and coatings to dealers and installers worldwide.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of $300–400 million — tiny by S&P standards, but it has grown at a blistering pace over the past decade with high gross margins for an industrials name.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the early 1990s, the company originally supplied military and aerospace applications before pivoting hard into the consumer automotive aftermarket.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It doesn't install anything itself — it sells through a network of trained installers and runs its own software platform to manage those dealers, making switching painful.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Car enthusiasts know its product as PPF — paint protection film — the near-invisible wrap that keeps stone chips off a shiny hood, and this company is one of the dominant global brands in that niche.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If your Tesla or Porsche is wrapped in clear bra film to shield the paint, there's a solid chance this San Antonio company made it — its ticker is practically a battle cry.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$143.1M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$18.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$-34.3M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

16.2%

ROIC

Q2 2026

26.5%

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+13.3% YoY
$476.2MFY 2025
FY22 $324.0MFY23 $396.3MFY24 $420.4MFY25 $476.2M

Net Income

+12.6% YoY
$51.2MFY 2025
FY22 $41.4MFY23 $52.8MFY24 $45.5MFY25 $51.2M

Operating Income

+5.9% YoY
$62.6MFY 2025
FY22 $53.9MFY23 $67.0MFY24 $59.1MFY25 $62.6M

EPS (Diluted)

+12.1% YoY
$1.85FY 2025
FY22 $1.50FY23 $1.91FY24 $1.65FY25 $1.85

Total Assets

+33.9% YoY
$382.5MFY 2025
FY22 $193.4MFY23 $252.0MFY24 $285.6MFY25 $382.5M

Total Debt

$59.0KFY 2025
FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 $59.0K

Op. Cash Flow

+40.0% YoY
$66.9MFY 2025
FY22 $12.1MFY23 $37.4MFY24 $47.8MFY25 $66.9M

Free Cash Flow

+53.1% YoY
$62.9MFY 2025
FY22 $4.1MFY23 $31.0MFY24 $41.1MFY25 $62.9M

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