Hugo Boss AGXSWX:BOSS 80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 204.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.53. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 525 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hugo Boss AG ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
Hugo Boss AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22 Med: 204.93 Max: 761.26
Current: 6.03
During the past 13 years, Hugo Boss AG's highest Yield on Cost was 761.26. The lowest was 4.22. And the median was 204.93.
XSWX:BOSS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 71.43% of 525
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs XSWX:BOSS: 6.03
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Hugo Boss AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:BOSS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Hugo Boss AG is calculated as
Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03 as of Jun. 30, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 204.93. Over the past decade, Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.22 to 761.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #150 out of 525 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hugo Boss AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 204.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 761.26. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.46. Hugo Boss AG's value of 6.03 is 74.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #150 out of 525 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hugo Boss AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hugo Boss AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hugo Boss AG ranks #150 out of 525 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Hugo Boss AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.46. Hugo Boss AG's value of 6.03 is 74.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hugo Boss AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.22 to 761.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 204.93 vs. the industry median of 3.46, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.46, based on 525 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hugo Boss AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03 is 74.3% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Hugo Boss AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hugo Boss AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 204.93. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.53, compared to a current price of CHF35.51 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 204.93 and 74.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.46. Hugo Boss AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hugo Boss AG (XSWX:BOSS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03 as of Jun. 30, 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 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.53.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.03 (97% below median its 10-year median of 204.93)
GF Value™: CHF37.53 vs. price of CHF35.51 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#150 of 525)
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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