HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of May. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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XSWX:HBH HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XSWX:HBH
72 GF Score
Price CHF73.20
GF Value CHF75.61
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Profitability Rank?

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XSWX:HBH +0.69% 72 Profitability Rank is 6 as of May. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HBH with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.61. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 8.13%. As of today, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Profitability Rank Related Terms


XSWX:HBH vs HD, LOW, FND: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=148.992 / 1832.57
=8.13 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.9%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of May. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank compare to HD and LOW?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.61, compared to a current price of CHF73.20 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF73.20 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.61.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HBH:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF75.61 vs. price of CHF73.20 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description

Address Le Quartier Hornbach 19, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, DEU, 67433
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
72GF Score

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