Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -22.08% (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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STU:5WS Watches of Switzerland Group PLC STU:5WS
92 GF Score
Price €8.77
GF Value €6.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Watches of Switzerland Group Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Watches of Switzerland Group STU:5WS +2.57% 92 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -22.08% as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-09), Watches of Switzerland Group's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Watches of Switzerland Group's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is €7.18 and current share price is €8.765. Consequently,

Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -22.08%.


STU:5WS vs TPR, SIG: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.


Watches of Switzerland Group Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Watches of Switzerland Group Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(7.18-8.765)/7.18
=-22.08 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -22.08% mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -22.08% as of Aug. 09, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -22.08%. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to TPR and SIG?
Watches of Switzerland Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -22.08% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -22.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.15, compared to a current price of €8.77 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -22.08%. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -22.08% as of Aug. 09, 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.77 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.15. GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WS:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -22.08%
  • GF Value™: €6.15 vs. price of €8.77 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5WS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watches of Switzerland Group Business Description

Address 2 Elland Road, Aurum House, Braunstone, Leicester, GBR, LE3 1TT
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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