Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
$24.34
-2.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $566.09M
TGT
Target Corporation
$122.57
-1.03%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $55.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 5855% more annual revenue ($106.38B vs $1.79B). TGT leads profitability with a 3.2% profit margin vs -50.3%. HELE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. HELE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
HELE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TGT
Buy52
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
+4.0%
Fair Value
$119.45
Current Price
$122.57
$3.12 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
3.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
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 : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : HELE
The primary concerns for HELE are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HELE profiles as a turnaround stock while TGT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HELE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
TGT is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
HELE generates stronger free cash flow (103M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HELE scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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