Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)vsKenvue Inc. (KVUE)
HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
$24.34
-2.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $566.09M
KVUE
Kenvue Inc.
$17.71
+4.92%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $34.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kenvue Inc. generates 756% more annual revenue ($15.29B vs $1.79B). KVUE leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs -50.3%. HELE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. KVUE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
HELE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
KVUE
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
-87.1%
Fair Value
$9.91
Current Price
$17.71
$7.80 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
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Earnings expanding 46.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -112.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.3%
4.5% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : KVUE
The strongest argument for KVUE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HELE
The primary concerns for HELE are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : KVUE
The primary concerns for KVUE are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HELE profiles as a turnaround stock while KVUE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HELE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
KVUE is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
KVUE generates stronger free cash flow (350M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KVUE scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100). HELE offers better value entry with a 71.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Kenvue Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Kenvue Inc. is a consumer health company globally.
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