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Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 83 Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.99. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks worse than 56.15% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Hugo Boss AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Hugo Boss AGcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.25. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.18.
XSWX:BOSS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 56.15% of 1033
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs XSWX:BOSS: 0.36
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Hugo Boss AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt of 0.36 as of Mar. 2026. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #580 out of 1033 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.25. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Hugo Boss AG's value of 0.36 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #580 out of 1033 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below 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 Cash-to-Debt compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #580 out of 1033 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Hugo Boss AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Hugo Boss AG's value of 0.36 is 23.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Hugo Boss AG has consistently been below 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-to-Debt for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.47, based on 1,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.36 is 23.4% below 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-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. 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-to-Debt of 0.36. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.99, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 23.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.47. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 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% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.99.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.36 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: CHF36.99 vs. price of CHF35.51 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#580 of 1033)
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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