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Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 84 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.18. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks worse than 220264.1% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Hugo Boss AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was -25.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
XSWX:BOSS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: -0.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Hugo Boss AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hugo Boss AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #999999 out of 454 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #999999 out of 454 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hugo Boss AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hugo Boss AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #999999 out of 454 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hugo Boss AG in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. Hugo Boss AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Hugo Boss AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
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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