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 4 out of 10 to BOSS. BOSS was compared to 44 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
BOSS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BOSS had a positive cash flow from operations.
BOSS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
BOSS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BOSS's Return On Assets of 5.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BOSS outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
BOSS's Return On Equity of 14.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BOSS outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BOSS (10.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 11.04%.
| 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
BOSS has a Profit Margin (4.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BOSS has declined.
The Operating Margin of BOSS (8.35%) 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 (61.75%) which is in line with 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BOSS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BOSS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BOSS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BOSS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BOSS has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. 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.
BOSS has a Altman-Z score (2.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BOSS is 2.52, which is a good value as it means it would take BOSS, 2.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.52, BOSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that BOSS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BOSS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BOSS outperforms 43.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.99%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, BOSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that BOSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BOSS's Quick ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BOSS is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BOSS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.31%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.80% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for BOSS has decreased by -31.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 8.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BOSS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.05% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BOSS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.26% on average per year.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.85 indicates a correct valuation of BOSS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BOSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BOSS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BOSS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.50, the valuation of BOSS can be described as very reasonable.
BOSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BOSS is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BOSS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BOSS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BOSS is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
77.27% 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 | 5.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BOSS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)17.42
EPS Next 2Y14.09%
EPS Next 3Y12.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BOSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%.
BOSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.03. BOSS pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BOSS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
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 (7/9/2025, 3:33:18 PM)
42.245
+0.63 (+1.5%)
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 Cap2.97B
Analysts72.8
Price Target44.29 (4.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
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)-1.85%
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 | 13.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.79 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 2.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.01 |
EPS(TTM)3.05
EY7.22%
EPS(NY)4.02
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY16.76%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY26.41%
SpS61.18
BVpS20.27
TBVpS17
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)17.42
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 | 2.9 |
F-Score5
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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%