Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 79 Cash Ratio is 0.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 288% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.44. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 65.78% on this metric.
Hugo Boss AG has a Cash Ratio of 0.66. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSS'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.66
Current: 0.66
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest Cash Ratio was 0.66. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.17.
XSWX:BOSS's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 65.78% of 1017
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs XSWX:BOSS: 0.66
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Hugo Boss AG Cash Ratio Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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.
Hugo Boss AG Cash Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's Cash 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.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a Cash Ratio of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 288% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #348 out of 1017 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Cash Ratio of 0.66 is 288% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cash Ratio is 0.36. Hugo Boss AG's value of 0.66 is 83.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #348 out of 1017 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hugo Boss AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hugo Boss AG's Cash Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #348 out of 1017 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.36. Hugo Boss AG's value of 0.66 is 83.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Cash Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cash Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.36, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current Cash Ratio of 0.66 is 83.3% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current Cash Ratio is 0.66, which is 288% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Cash Ratio of 0.66. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.44, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.66, which is 288% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 83.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.36. Hugo Boss AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Cash Ratio is 0.66 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 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.44.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
Cash Ratio: 0.66 (288% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: CHF37.44 vs. price of CHF35.51 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#348 of 1017)
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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