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Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 83 Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.95. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 73.46% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.35. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSS's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than 73.46% of 1021
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs XSWX:BOSS: -2.35
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.
A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.
Be Aware
The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.
Hugo Boss AG Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage 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: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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 Degree of Operating Leverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.
** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of -2.35 mean?
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -2.35 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #271 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #271 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above 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 Degree of Operating Leverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #271 out of 1021 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.02, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.35. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage of -2.35. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.95, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.35. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -2.35 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 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.95.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
Degree of Operating Leverage: -2.35
GF Value™: CHF36.95 vs. price of CHF35.51 (3.9% below fair value)
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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