HUGO BOSS AG -ORD (BOSS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BOSS - DE000A1PHFF7 - Common Stock
41.49 EUR
-0.02 (-0.05%)
BOSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BOSS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BOSS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BOSS was profitable.
BOSS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BOSS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BOSS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BOSS has a Return On Assets of 6.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: BOSS outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
BOSS has a Return On Equity of 16.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOSS outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 10.96%, BOSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BOSS is in line with the industry average of 11.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.1% | ||
| ROE | 16.2% | ||
| ROIC | 10.96% |
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
BOSS has a Profit Margin of 5.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOSS outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOSS has declined.
The Operating Margin of BOSS (8.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOSS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BOSS has a Gross Margin (61.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOSS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.15% | ||
| GM | 61.73% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BOSS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOSS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BOSS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BOSS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BOSS has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that BOSS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BOSS (3.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BOSS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BOSS would need 3.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BOSS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOSS outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that BOSS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOSS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that BOSS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, BOSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BOSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BOSS (0.58) is worse than 80.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BOSS have decreased by -1.24% 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.
BOSS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.67%.
Measured over the past years, BOSS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.24%
EPS 3Y15.8%
EPS 5Y0.8%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.67%
Revenue growth 3Y15.63%
Revenue growth 5Y8.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.28%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.30% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.52%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.3%
Revenue Next Year-0.28%
Revenue Next 2Y1.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y3.38%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.01, the valuation of BOSS can be described as correct.
76.09% 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 (27.30), we can say BOSS is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.84, the valuation of BOSS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BOSS is valued cheaper than 89.13% of the companies 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 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOSS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BOSS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BOSS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)16.35
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%, BOSS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, BOSS pays a better dividend. On top of this BOSS pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, BOSS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
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
BOSS pays out 44.08% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.08%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
FRA:BOSS (9/12/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
41.49
-0.02 (-0.05%)
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 Cap2.92B
Analysts71.2
Price Target44.07 (6.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.94%
DP44.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)23.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.68%
Max EPS beat(2)51.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)11.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.68%
Max EPS beat(4)51.52%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.68%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.91%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)0.41%
PT rev (3m)-1.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 2.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.06 |
EPS(TTM)3.19
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)3.83
Fwd EY9.23%
FCF(TTM)5.87
FCFY14.15%
OCF(TTM)9.21
OCFY22.2%
SpS60.77
BVpS19.33
TBVpS15.99
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)16.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.1% | ||
| ROE | 16.2% | ||
| ROCE | 14.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.99% | ||
| OM | 8.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.15% | ||
| GM | 61.73% | ||
| FCFM | 9.66% |
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 Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 187.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
F-Score5
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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)-1.24%
EPS 3Y15.8%
EPS 5Y0.8%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
EPS Next Y11.52%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.67%
Revenue growth 3Y15.63%
Revenue growth 5Y8.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.28%
Revenue Next Year-0.28%
Revenue Next 2Y1.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y3.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.2%
EBIT growth 3Y22.21%
EBIT growth 5Y0.93%
EBIT Next Year107.1%
EBIT Next 3Y32.87%
EBIT Next 5Y16.35%
FCF growth 1Y8141.69%
FCF growth 3Y-3.62%
FCF growth 5Y1.77%
OCF growth 1Y167.69%
OCF growth 3Y6.08%
OCF growth 5Y3.81%