HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HELE • BMG4388N1065
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16.88 USD
+0.15 (+0.9%)
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This HELE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HELE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HELE was profitable.
- In the past year HELE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HELE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years HELE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -33.86%, HELE is doing worse than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- HELE has a Return On Equity of -92.99%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HELE underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- HELE has a Return On Invested Capital (6.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HELE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.78%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -33.86% | ||
| ROE | -92.99% | ||
| ROIC | 6.68% |
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)6.79%
ROE(3y)9.09%
ROE(5y)12.93%
ROIC(3y)7.78%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
1.3 Margins
- HELE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.21%, HELE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- HELE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HELE has a Gross Margin of 46.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HELE outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- HELE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.72% |
OM growth 3Y-3.04%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3Y-13.62%
PM growth 5Y-6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.79%
GM growth 5Y2.19%
2. HELE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HELE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HELE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- HELE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HELE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that HELE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.64, HELE is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HELE has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.97. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HELE would need 15.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HELE's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HELE outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the high side and indicates that HELE has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.02, HELE is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- HELE has a Current Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that HELE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HELE's Current ratio of 1.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HELE is outperformed by 71.67% of its industry peers.
- HELE has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a bad value and indicates that HELE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HELE has a worse Quick ratio (0.90) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. HELE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HELE have decreased strongly by -31.15% in the last year.
- HELE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.99% yearly.
- HELE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.69%.
- HELE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.15%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-4.99%
EPS Q2Q%-35.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-3.37%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HELE will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -17.18% on average per year.
- HELE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-50.91%
EPS Next 2Y-31.08%
EPS Next 3Y-17.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HELE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HELE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.35.
- 95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HELE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HELE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say HELE is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.94, the valuation of HELE can be described as very cheap.
- HELE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HELE is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- HELE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HELE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HELE is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- HELE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HELE is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as HELE's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-31.08%
EPS Next 3Y-17.18%
5. HELE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for HELE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
HELE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:HELE (4/13/2026, 2:53:15 PM)
16.88
+0.15 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners101.55%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners2.14%
Ins Owner Change24.6%
Market Cap389.42M
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)-792.50M
Analysts76
Price Target22.19 (31.46%)
Short Float %13.28%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.08%
Max EPS beat(2)9.97%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.71%
Max EPS beat(4)9.97%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.68%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.46%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.13%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.42%
PT rev (1m)-4.4%
PT rev (3m)-9.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
EPS(TTM)5.04
EY29.86%
EPS(NY)3.42
Fwd EY20.26%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY14.35%
OCF(TTM)4.11
OCFY24.34%
SpS78.12
BVpS36.94
TBVpS-3.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number64.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -33.86% | ||
| ROE | -92.99% | ||
| ROCE | 8.28% | ||
| ROIC | 6.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.36% | ||
| OM | 8.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.72% | ||
| FCFM | 3.1% |
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)6.79%
ROE(3y)9.09%
ROE(5y)12.93%
ROIC(3y)7.78%
ROIC(5y)9.49%
ROICexc(3y)7.81%
ROICexc(5y)9.62%
ROICexgc(3y)23.08%
ROICexgc(5y)29.38%
ROCE(3y)9.64%
ROCE(5y)11.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.08%
OM growth 3Y-3.04%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3Y-13.62%
PM growth 5Y-6.17%
GM growth 3Y3.79%
GM growth 5Y2.19%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score3
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)172.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.01%
Profit Quality(3y)83.41%
Profit Quality(5y)72.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.15%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-4.99%
EPS Q2Q%-35.96%
EPS Next Y-50.91%
EPS Next 2Y-31.08%
EPS Next 3Y-17.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-3.37%
Revenue Next Year-7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.78%
EBIT Next Year-24.72%
EBIT Next 3Y-4.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-83.21%
FCF growth 3Y9.8%
FCF growth 5Y-19.99%
OCF growth 1Y-75.77%
OCF growth 3Y-7.01%
OCF growth 5Y-16.04%
HELEN OF TROY LTD / HELE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HELE.
Can you provide the valuation status for HELEN OF TROY LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HELEN OF TROY LTD?
HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) is 3.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.46.
What is the financial health of HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) stock?
The financial health rating of HELEN OF TROY LTD (HELE) is 2 / 10.