Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Hermès International Société en commandite par actions engages in the production, wholesale, and retail of various goods. The company offers leather goods and saddlery, such as bags for men and women, travel articles, small leather goods and accessories, saddles, bridles, and various equestrian products and clothing; ready-to-wear garments for men and women; and accessories, including jewelry, belts, hats, gloves, internet of things products, and shoes. It also provides silk and textiles for men and women; art of living and tableware products; beauty and perfume products; and watches. In addition, the company is involved in weaving, engraving, printing, dyeing, finishing, and producing textiles; purchasing, tanning, dyeing, finishing, and selling tanneries and precious leathers; and creating and producing of metal parts. It sells its products through a network of stores in France, rest of Europe, Japan, the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East, as well as sells watches, perfumes, and tableware through a network of specialized stores. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Hermès International Société en commandite par actions is a subsidiary of H51 SAS.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EB