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H & M Hennes & Mauritz ABMIL:1HMB 51 Equity-to-Asset is 0.21 as of May. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates MIL:1HMB with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks worse than 88.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1HMB'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was 0.65. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.31.
MIL:1HMB's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 88.1% of 1067
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs MIL:1HMB: 0.21
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) 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%.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
MIL:1HMB vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Equity-to-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.21 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #940 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity-to-Asset too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.21 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.65. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 0.21 is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #940 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Equity-to-Asset compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #940 out of 1067 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 0.21 is 61.8% below this benchmark. Historically, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.55, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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 1,067 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.21 is 61.8% 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.21, which is 32% 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.55, compared to a current price of €14.70 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.21, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 61.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.55. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.21 as of May. 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.70 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.55.
GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1HMB:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.21 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: €14.55 vs. price of €14.70 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#940 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1HMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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