HUGO BOSS AG -ORD (BOSS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BOSS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A1PHFF7 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BOSS. BOSS was compared to 44 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. BOSS has an average financial health and profitability rating. BOSS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BOSS had positive earnings in the past year.
BOSS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BOSS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years BOSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BOSS has a better Return On Assets (5.64%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 14.96%, BOSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
BOSS has a Return On Invested Capital (10.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BOSS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.64% | ||
| ROE | 14.96% | ||
| ROIC | 10.45% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)17.9%
ROE(5y)7.88%
ROIC(3y)12.07%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.96%, BOSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOSS has declined.
BOSS has a Operating Margin (8.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BOSS has declined.
BOSS's Gross Margin of 61.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOSS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
BOSS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.96% | ||
| GM | 61.75% |
OM growth 3Y5.69%
OM growth 5Y-6.85%
PM growth 3Y0.19%
PM growth 5Y-6.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BOSS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOSS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BOSS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BOSS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BOSS has an Altman-Z score of 2.85. This is not the best score and indicates that BOSS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.85, BOSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.82% of the companies in the same industry.
BOSS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BOSS would need 2.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BOSS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.52) than 79.55% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that BOSS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOSS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
BOSS has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that BOSS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BOSS has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOSS outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that BOSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BOSS has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BOSS have decreased strongly by -19.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, BOSS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.80% on average per year.
The Revenue for BOSS has decreased by -31.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
BOSS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.31%
EPS 3Y15.8%
EPS 5Y0.8%
EPS Q2Q%-7.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.2%
Revenue growth 3Y15.63%
Revenue growth 5Y8.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.05% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.1%
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.05%
Revenue Next Year0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.81, which indicates a correct valuation of BOSS.
88.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOSS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BOSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.98), we can say BOSS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.71, the valuation of BOSS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BOSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOSS is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BOSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.49.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BOSS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BOSS is cheaper than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BOSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOSS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BOSS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BOSS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)16.1
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.67%, BOSS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, BOSS pays a better dividend. On top of this BOSS pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BOSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BOSS decreases each year by -12.94%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
43.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BOSS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP43.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
FRA:BOSS (6/30/2025, 11:01:08 AM)
39.06
+0.18 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.75B
Analysts71.43
Price Target44.29 (13.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.94%
DP43.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.28%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.61%
Max EPS beat(4)5.43%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.49%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.66%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-63.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.93 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.76 |
EPS(TTM)3.05
EY7.81%
EPS(NY)4.02
Fwd EY10.3%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY18.12%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY28.57%
SpS61.18
BVpS20.27
TBVpS17
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)16.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.64% | ||
| ROE | 14.96% | ||
| ROCE | 13.96% | ||
| ROIC | 10.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.9% | ||
| OM | 8.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.96% | ||
| GM | 61.75% | ||
| FCFM | 11.57% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)17.9%
ROE(5y)7.88%
ROIC(3y)12.07%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.26%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.67%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-17.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.72%
OM growth 3Y5.69%
OM growth 5Y-6.85%
PM growth 3Y0.19%
PM growth 5Y-6.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 233.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
F-Score5
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC1.48
Cap/Depr(3y)70.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.33%
Profit Quality(3y)116.6%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.31%
EPS 3Y15.8%
EPS 5Y0.8%
EPS Q2Q%-7.27%
EPS Next Y15.1%
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.2%
Revenue growth 3Y15.63%
Revenue growth 5Y8.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
Revenue Next Year0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.78%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y0.93%
EBIT Next Year107.1%
EBIT Next 3Y32.87%
EBIT Next 5Y15.83%
FCF growth 1Y427.18%
FCF growth 3Y-3.62%
FCF growth 5Y1.77%
OCF growth 1Y99.55%
OCF growth 3Y6.08%
OCF growth 5Y3.81%