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Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 83 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.14. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 74.65% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Hugo Boss AG's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Hugo Boss AG was 19.70% per year. The lowest was -25.30% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Hugo Boss AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hugo Boss AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.20% mean?
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #254 out of 1002 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.20% is 167% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. Hugo Boss AG's value of 11.20% is 229.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #254 out of 1002 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hugo Boss AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #254 out of 1002 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. Hugo Boss AG's value of 11.20% is 229.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Hugo Boss AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.40, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.20% is 229.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.20%, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hugo Boss AG stock overvalued right now?
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.14, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.20%, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 229.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.40. Hugo Boss AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hugo Boss AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF35.51 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.14.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.20% (167% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: CHF37.14 vs. price of CHF35.51 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 229.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#254 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hugo Boss is a German menswear brand operating in the premium segment under its two brands, Boss and Hugo. The brand was founded in 1924 and initially focused on uniforms. After World War II and the death of its eponymous founder, the company shifted its focus to men's suits. The company is globally present, with 61% of revenue generated in the European market, 24% in the Americas, 13% in the Asia-Pacific, and less than 3% from licenses. It generates over 50% of its sales through its own retail operations.
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