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Hugo Boss AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Hugo Boss AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.50.
Hugo Boss AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
As of today, Hugo Boss AG's Altman Z-Score is 2.60.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) Financial Strength Explanation
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Hugo Boss AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.
Hugo Boss AG Financial Strength Related Terms
XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength 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:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Hugo Boss AG has a Z-score of 2.60, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Hugo Boss AG is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 2.6 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.
* 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 (XSWX:BOSS) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Hugo Boss AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength compare to RL and LEVI?
Hugo Boss AG's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. Hugo Boss AG's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.18, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Hugo Boss AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 (XSWX:BOSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hugo Boss AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF35.51 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.18.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: CHF37.18 vs. price of CHF35.51 (4.5% below fair value)
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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