Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)vsProcter & Gamble Company (PG)
HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
$29.31
+0.38%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $677.39M
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
$159.23
-0.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $370.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Procter & Gamble Company generates 4667% more annual revenue ($87.03B vs $1.83B). PG leads profitability with a 18.4% profit margin vs -5.4%. HELE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. HELE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
HELE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PG
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.2%
Fair Value
$61.43
Current Price
$29.31
$32.12 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.2%
Fair Value
$101.07
Current Price
$159.23
$58.16 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.5%
ROE of -11.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 15.5%
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 : PG
The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 22.1%.
Bear Case : HELE
The primary concerns for HELE are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : PG
The primary concerns for PG are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HELE profiles as a turnaround stock while PG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HELE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
HELE is growing revenue faster at 2.1% — sustainability is the question.
PG generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HELE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Procter & Gamble Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.
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