Hugo Boss AGMEX:BOSSN 79 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 21.65. 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 1,063 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 69.05% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Hugo Boss AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BOSSN'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.3 Med: 21.65 Max: 44.18
Current: 15.59
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 44.18%. The lowest was -15.30%. And the median was 21.65%.
MEX:BOSSN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 69.05% of 1063
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 8.53
vs MEX:BOSSN: 15.59
Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Hugo Boss AG (MEX:BOSSN) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Hugo Boss AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Hugo Boss AG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hugo Boss AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
MEX:BOSSN vs RL, LEVI, VFC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.16% mean?
Hugo Boss AG (MEX:BOSSN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.16% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 21.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #329 out of 1063 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.16% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 21.65. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.53. Hugo Boss AG's value of 6.16% is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #329 out of 1063 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #329 out of 1063 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.53. Hugo Boss AG's value of 6.16% is 27.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.65 vs. the industry median of 8.53, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 8.53, based on 1,063 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.16% is 27.8% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.16%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 21.65. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.16%. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.16%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 21.65 and 27.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.53. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (MEX:BOSSN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.16% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.16% (72% below median its 10-year median of 21.65)
GF Value™: MXN1,113.82 vs. price of MXN1,080.14 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#329 of 1063)
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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