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Hugo Boss (XTRA:BOSS)
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Hugo Boss stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with investment alternatives), Hugo Boss (Apparel, Accessories, Luxury, Germany) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Hugo Boss are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 33, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 99). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation based on Hugo Boss's financial characteristics. As the company Hugo Boss shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 47 (53% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 99% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 99). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 33 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Hugo Boss, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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Country | Germany |
Industry | Apparel, Accessories, Luxury |
Index | CDAX, Employee Focus EU, Human Rights, Sound Pay Europe, MDAX |
Size class | X-Large |
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Research History: Hugo Boss
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 7 |
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37 |
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45 |
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n/a |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 44 |
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93 |
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89 |
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n/a |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 50 |
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6 |
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34 |
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n/a |
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SENTIMENT | ||||||||
SENTIMENT | n/a |
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61 |
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83 |
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360° VIEW | ||||||||
360° VIEW | n/a |
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47 |
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82 |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with investment alternatives), Hugo Boss (Apparel, Accessories, Luxury, Germany) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Hugo Boss are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 33, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 99). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation based on Hugo Boss's financial characteristics. As the company Hugo Boss shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 47 (53% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 99% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 99). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 33 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Hugo Boss, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 7 |
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37 |
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45 |
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n/a |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 44 |
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93 |
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89 |
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n/a |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 50 |
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6 |
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34 |
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n/a |
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COMBINED | ||||||||
COMBINED | 21 |
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42 |
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66 |
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n/a |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 47 (worse than 53% compared with alternatives), Hugo Boss shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Hugo Boss. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 54, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 54% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Hugo Boss's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 57% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 62 (dividends are expected to be higher than 62% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 72% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Hugo Boss to 28. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 47, is a hold recommendation based on Hugo Boss's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 14 |
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67 |
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53 |
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n/a |
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PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 43 |
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42 |
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57 |
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n/a |
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PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 22 |
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34 |
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29 |
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n/a |
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DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
DIVIDEND YIELD | 50 |
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31 |
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48 |
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n/a |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 7 |
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37 |
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45 |
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n/a |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Hugo Boss shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators above average for Hugo Boss. Sales Growth has a value of 82, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 82% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 84 and for Capital Growth with 78. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 69, which means they have been higher than 69% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 99, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Hugo Boss exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
REVENUE GROWTH | 35 |
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70 |
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82 |
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n/a |
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PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
PROFIT GROWTH | 61 |
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71 |
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84 |
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n/a |
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CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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75 |
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55 |
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n/a |
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STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
STOCK RETURNS | 87 |
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95 |
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71 |
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n/a |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 44 |
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93 |
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89 |
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n/a |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 33 (better than 33% compared with alternatives), the company Hugo Boss has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Hugo Boss is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with all three metrics below average for Hugo Boss. Liquidity is at 42, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 58% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. Even worse, Leverage is at a rank of 38, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 62% of its competitors. Finally, Refinancing is at a rank of 41 which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 59% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 33 (worse than 67% compared with alternatives), Hugo Boss has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This combination is rather dangerous in most situations. Only very promising companies with bright future outlooks and stellar reputations can operate with such risky financing. Investors should look at Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks to confirm a very positive outlook or be careful with investing in stocks of Hugo Boss because it may suffer significantly in case of future difficulties. ...read more
SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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LEVERAGE | ||||||||
LEVERAGE | 48 |
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16 |
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41 |
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n/a |
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REFINANCING | ||||||||
REFINANCING | 39 |
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23 |
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40 |
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n/a |
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LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
LIQUIDITY | 41 |
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4 |
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42 |
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n/a |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 50 |
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6 |
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34 |
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n/a |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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26 |
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67 |
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OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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22 |
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39 |
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PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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85 |
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43 |
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new | |
MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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84 |
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87 |
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new | |
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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61 |
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83 |
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new |
Free stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Hugo Boss from January 9, 2025.
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