Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 79 PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 3.67. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.94. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks worse than 65.47% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Hugo Boss AG's share price is CHF35.82. Hugo Boss AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20.74. Hence, Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.73.
Good Sign:
Hugo Boss AG stock PB Ratio (=1.7) is close to 5-year low of 1.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 3.67 Max: 6.52
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest PB Ratio was 6.52. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 3.67.
During the past 12 months, Hugo Boss AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hugo Boss AG was 19.70% per year. The lowest was -25.30% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Hugo Boss AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio 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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 3.67. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 6.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #658 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's PB Ratio too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current PB Ratio of 1.73 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 3.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 6.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Hugo Boss AG's value of 1.73 is 60.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #658 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below 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 PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #658 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hugo Boss AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Hugo Boss AG's value of 1.73 is 60.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 6.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.67 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Hugo Boss AG has consistently been above 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 PB Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.08, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current PB Ratio of 1.73 is 60.2% above 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 3.67. 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 PB Ratio of 1.73. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.94, compared to a current price of CHF35.82 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 3.67 and 60.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.08. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jun. 25, 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 CHF35.82 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.94.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
PB Ratio: 1.73 (53% below median its 10-year median of 3.67)
GF Value™: CHF36.94 vs. price of CHF35.82 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#658 of 1005)
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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