FOSL (Fossil Group) Equity-to-Asset: 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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FOSL Fossil Group Inc FOSL
47 GF Score
Price $4.05
GF Value $1.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fossil Group Equity-to-Asset?

Fossil Group FOSL -1.70% 47 Equity-to-Asset is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks worse than 91.67% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Fossil Group's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $99.1 Mil. Fossil Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $654.5 Mil. Therefore, Fossil Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FOSL' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.31   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Fossil Group was 0.46. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.

FOSL's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
91.67% of 1068 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs FOSL: 0.15

Fossil Group  (NAS:FOSL) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Fossil Group Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Fossil Group Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Fossil Group Equity-to-Asset Chart

Fossil Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.33 0.26 0.20 0.15

Fossil Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.21 0.21 0.16 0.15 0.15

FOSL vs FWDI, RCKY, DBI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Fossil Group Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Fossil Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=102.835/689.254
=0.15

Fossil Group's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=99.093/654.544
=0.15

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 mean?
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Fossil Group and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #979 out of 1068 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Fossil Group's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Fossil Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.46. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Fossil Group's value of 0.15 is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #979 out of 1068 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #979 out of 1068 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Fossil Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Fossil Group's value of 0.15 is 72.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fossil Group's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.15 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Fossil Group 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.55, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fossil Group's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.15 is 72.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Fossil Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fossil Group's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.15, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. 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 $1.17, compared to a current price of $4.05 — trading 246.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.15, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 72.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.55. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.15 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 $4.05 is trading 246.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17. GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FOSL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.15 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $4.05 (246.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#979 of 1068)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges FSL:GermanyFOSL:Austria
Address 901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX, USA, 75080
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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