Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.76. 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 927 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks worse than 59.01% 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 Hugo Boss AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.52
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hugo Boss AG was 1.52. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.76.
XSWX:BOSS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 59.01% of 927
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XSWX:BOSS: 0.55
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Hugo Boss AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG'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.
XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG'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.
Hugo Boss AG Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG'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.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #547 out of 927 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Hugo Boss AG's value of 0.55 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #547 out of 927 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #547 out of 927 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hugo Boss AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Hugo Boss AG's value of 0.55 is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 927 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. Hugo Boss AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 31% 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 Hugo Boss AG 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. Hugo Boss AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.55. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 31% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.55 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: CHF37.44 vs. price of CHF35.51 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#547 of 927)
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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