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During the past 12 months, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% 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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was 13.50% per year. The lowest was -7.40% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was 9.19. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 5.41.
Warning Sign:
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock PB Ratio (=7.74) is close to 5-year high of 8.05.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Book Value per Share Related Terms
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Book Value per Share Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Book Value per Share Chart
MIL:1HMB vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) has a Book Value per Share of €1.96 as of May. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Book Value per Share too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Book Value per Share is €1.96. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Book Value per Share compare to RL and LEVI?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Book Value per Share of €1.96 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Book Value per Share is €1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.59, compared to a current price of €15.45 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €1.96. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB), the current Book Value per Share is €1.96 as of May. 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.45 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.59.
GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1HMB:
Book Value per Share: €1.96
GF Value™: €14.59 vs. price of €15.45 (5.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1HMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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