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Hermès International S.A. is a France-based company operating in the consumer discretionary sector, within the global luxury-goods industry. The company specializes in designing, producing and commercializing high-end products, including leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories, silk and cashmere items, jewelry, watches, fragrances, homeware and lifestyle collections.
Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, the company originated from the demand for exceptional handcrafted equestrian goods among European nobility. Over time, Hermès evolved into a diversified luxury house while preserving craftsmanship as the core of its identity.
Hermès’ portfolio comprises iconic handbags such as the Birkin and Kelly, small leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear collections, silk scarves, ties, home décor products, fine jewelry, high-end timepieces and perfumes. The company adheres to a highly selective production model grounded in artisanal expertise, in which each item is crafted by trained artisans, reinforcing exclusivity and quality as strategic pillars.
The company operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and other premium markets. Its retail structure includes wholly owned boutiques, e-commerce channels and carefully selected points of sale, all aligned with strict brand standards and customer experience protocols.
Hermès’ operational framework integrates French manufacturing ateliers, leather workshops, design studios, logistics centers and a global supply chain focused on sustainability, quality and traceability.
Market factors influencing Hermès include shifts in luxury-consumer behavior, accelerated growth in premium Asian markets, currency fluctuations, demand for heritage-based brands, the global appetite for durable luxury goods and competition from other luxury conglomerates. Hermès maintains a long-term strategic approach centered on exclusivity, controlled availability and brand equity preservation.
Hermès International S.A. is listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker RMS.
History and when Hermès International S.A. was founded
Hermès was founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès in Paris as a workshop specializing in saddlery and fine equestrian leather goods. During the nineteenth century, the company built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, catering to elite customers and establishing a legacy of quality that would guide its future evolution.
In the early twentieth century, under successive generations of the Hermès family, the company diversified into travel goods, handbags and accessories, transitioning from equestrian items to sophisticated consumer products for affluent clients. This era introduced the foundations of several product categories that would later become iconic, including silk scarves and leather handbags.
From the mid-twentieth century onward, Hermès expanded internationally and refined its distinctive aesthetic, combining elegance, minimalism and exceptional materials. The introduction of the Kelly and Birkin bags further established the brand’s global prestige.
By the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Hermès broadened its product universe, strengthened its retail network and modernized operations while preserving traditional craftsmanship. Between 2020 and 2024, Hermès expanded production capacity in France, advanced sustainability initiatives, enhanced digital presence and reinforced growth in Asia.
The period underscored the resilience of the luxury market and the brand’s ability to sustain demand through exclusivity, heritage and uncompromising craftsmanship. Hermès remains one of the most influential luxury houses worldwide, guided by a legacy spanning nearly two centuries.
Additional Information
The Company Hermes International SA (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 270.50 Billions, having an equity of $ 19.17 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 32.71 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 9.75 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 27.73, a P/BV ratio of 14.11 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of HESAY was at 0.56%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker HESAY.
