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Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 84 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.18. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 57.76% on this metric.
Hugo Boss AG's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.22.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.12.
Hugo Boss AG's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.22.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.12.
During the past 12 months, Hugo Boss AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 42.80% per year. The lowest was -16.40% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Hugo Boss AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's PE Ratio falls into.
Hugo Boss AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Hugo Boss AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3.12
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF3.12 mean?
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF3.12 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #335 out of 793 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.12. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #335 out of 793 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hugo Boss AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hugo Boss AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #335 out of 793 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.30, based on 793 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.12. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF3.12. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.18, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.12. Hugo Boss AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.12 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 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.18.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF3.12
GF Value™: CHF37.18 vs. price of CHF35.51 (4.5% 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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