Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)vsKimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)
HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
$24.34
-2.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $566.09M
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
$99.04
+4.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $33.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kimberly-Clark Corporation generates 827% more annual revenue ($16.56B vs $1.79B). KMB leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -50.3%. HELE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. KMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
HELE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
KMB
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.6%
Fair Value
$62.33
Current Price
$24.34
$37.99 discount
Margin of Safety
-36.3%
Fair Value
$78.97
Current Price
$99.04
$20.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 24.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 118 in profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -112.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.3x book value
2.7% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HELE
The strongest argument for HELE centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KMB
The strongest argument for KMB centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : HELE
The primary concerns for HELE are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : KMB
The primary concerns for KMB are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HELE profiles as a turnaround stock while KMB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HELE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
KMB is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
KMB generates stronger free cash flow (321M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KMB scores higher overall (58/100 vs 56/100). HELE offers better value entry with a 71.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Helen of Troy Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Helen of Troy Limited designs, develops, imports, markets and distributes a portfolio of consumer products globally. The company is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American multinational personal care corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. The company manufactures sanitary paper products and surgical & medical instruments. Kimberly-Clark brand name products include Kleenex facial tissue, Kotex feminine hygiene products, Cottonelle, Scott and Andrex toilet paper, Wypall utility wipes, KimWipes scientific cleaning wipes and Huggies disposable diapers and baby wipes.
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