Hugo Boss AGMEX:BOSSN 79 Interest Coverage is 3.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 10.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:BOSSN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,113.82. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 743 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 57.07% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Hugo Boss AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN730 Mil. Hugo Boss AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-208 Mil.
Hugo Boss AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.50.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BOSSN'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.38 Med: 10.42 Max: 80.77
Current: 7.7
MEX:BOSSN's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 57.07% of 743
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.43
vs MEX:BOSSN: 7.70
Hugo Boss AG (MEX:BOSSN) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Hugo Boss AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:BOSSN vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (MEX:BOSSN) has a Interest Coverage of 3.50 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 10.42. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.38 to 80.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #319 out of 743 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Interest Coverage of 3.50 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 10.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.38 to a high of 80.77. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. Hugo Boss AG's value of 3.50 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #319 out of 743 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above 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 Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #319 out of 743 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. Hugo Boss AG's value of 3.50 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.38 to 80.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.42 vs. the industry median of 5.43, Hugo Boss AG 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 Interest Coverage for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 743 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current Interest Coverage of 3.50 is 35.5% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current Interest Coverage is 3.50, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 10.42. 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 (MEX:BOSSN) has a current Interest Coverage of 3.50. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,113.82, compared to a current price of MXN1,080.14 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.50, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 10.42 and 35.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.43. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (MEX:BOSSN), the current Interest Coverage is 3.50 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 (MEX:BOSSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hugo Boss AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,080.14 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,113.82.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BOSSN:
Interest Coverage: 3.50 (66% below median its 10-year median of 10.42)
GF Value™: MXN1,113.82 vs. price of MXN1,080.14 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#319 of 743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BOSSN 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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