Fossil GroupFOSL +1.23%47 Debt-to-Equity is 3.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks worse than 96.99% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FOSL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.15 Max: 3.37
Current: 3.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fossil Group was 3.37. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.15.
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Fossil Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fossil Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
FOSL vs FWDI, RCKY, DBI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Fossil Group Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.37 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fossil Group and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #901 out of 929 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fossil Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.37 is 193% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 3.37. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Fossil Group's value of 3.37 is 702.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #901 out of 929 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #901 out of 929 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fossil Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Fossil Group's value of 3.37 is 702.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fossil Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 3.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Fossil Group 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 929 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fossil Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.37 is 702.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fossil Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fossil Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.37, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $4.13 — trading 250% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.37, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 702.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.37 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.13 is trading 250% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.37 (193% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $4.13 (250% above fair value)
Industry Position: 702.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#901 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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