Overall XPEL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated XPEL against 42 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. XPEL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. XPEL shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make XPEL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

XPEL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year XPEL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

XPEL's Return On Assets of 12.05% is amongst the best of the industry. XPEL outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of XPEL (17.35%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
XPEL's Return On Invested Capital of 15.61% is amongst the best of the industry. XPEL outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for XPEL is significantly above the industry average of 9.10%.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.12%, XPEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% 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 12.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of XPEL has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of XPEL (41.94%) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
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%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

XPEL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
XPEL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for XPEL remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, XPEL has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

XPEL has an Altman-Z score of 10.29. This indicates that XPEL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
XPEL has a Altman-Z score of 10.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. XPEL outperforms 90.48% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.00, XPEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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 90.48% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Altman-Z	10.29

ROIC/WACC1.66

WACC9.39%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.78 indicates that XPEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
XPEL's Current ratio of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. XPEL outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that XPEL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.25, XPEL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	2.78
Quick Ratio	1.25

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

XPEL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.11%.
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%.
Measured over the past years, XPEL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 26.48% on average per year.

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

Based on estimates for the next years, XPEL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.00% on average per year.
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.48, the valuation of XPEL can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as XPEL.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. XPEL is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.31, XPEL is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as XPEL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. XPEL is around the same levels.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	30.48
Fwd PE	21.31

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as XPEL.
XPEL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	21.86
EV/EBITDA	18.99

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 30.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.