Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Days Sales Outstanding: 36.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median

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XSWX:BOSS Hugo Boss AG XSWX:BOSS
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What is Hugo Boss AG Days Sales Outstanding?

Hugo Boss AG XSWX:BOSS 83 Days Sales Outstanding is 36.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 28.32. 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 1,034 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.

Hugo Boss AG's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF331 Mil. Hugo Boss AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF824 Mil. Hence, Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BOSS' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.54   Med: 28.32   Max: 36.41
Current: 29.98

During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 36.41. The lowest was 24.54. And the median was 28.32.

XSWX:BOSS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
77.27% of 1034 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 52.82 vs XSWX:BOSS: 29.98

Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2025 (31.86) to Mar. 2026 (36.69).


Hugo Boss AG  (XSWX:BOSS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


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Hugo Boss AG Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding 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.

Hugo Boss AG Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Hugo Boss AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Hugo Boss AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.86 30.78 30.18 25.45 36.69

XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Hugo Boss AG Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (337.88 + 360.208) / 2 ) / 3984.349*365
=349.044 / 3984.349*365
=31.98

Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (360.208 + 302.178) / 2 ) / 823.707*365 / 4
=331.193 / 823.707*365 / 4
=36.69

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.69 mean?
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 28.32. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 24.54 to 36.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #235 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.69 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 28.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.54 to a high of 36.41. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.82. Hugo Boss AG's value of 36.69 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #235 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Sales Outstanding compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #235 out of 1034 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Hugo Boss AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.82. Hugo Boss AG's value of 36.69 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 24.54 to 36.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.32 vs. the industry median of 52.82, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 52.82, based on 1,034 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.69 is 30.5% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.69, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 28.32. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 36.69. 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 Days Sales Outstanding is 36.69, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 28.32 and 30.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 52.82. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.69 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:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 36.69 (30% above median its 10-year median of 28.32)
  • GF Value™: CHF37.14 vs. price of CHF35.51 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#235 of 1034)

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 AG Business Description

Address Holy-Allee 3, Metzingen, BW, DEU, 72555
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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