HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
NASDAQ: HELE · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
$23.97
-2.76% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$566.09M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.32x
EPS (TTM)
$-39.08
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$14 – $34
Volume
0.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
56
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C4.5
Quality
C3.5
Profitability
D7.7
Valuation
B+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$29.33
+22.36%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$62.33
Margin of safety
+71.57%
1 Strong Buy0 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $103.10M — positive
+ 71.57% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 0.47 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -50.30%
- Revenue declining -3.30% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.07B | $2.01B | $1.91B | $1.79B | $1.79B |
| Net income | $143.27M | $168.59M | $123.75M | $-898.98M | $-55.56M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-39.08 |
| Free cash flow | $33.38M | $269.42M | $83.14M | $131.91M | $103.10M |
| Profit margin | 6.91% | 8.41% | 6.49% | -50.33% | -50.30% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | GRASS, BRIAN | Sale | 16,041 | $23.93 |
| 2026-05-01 | GRASS, BRIAN | Sale | 4,812 | $23.93 |
| 2026-03-06 | UZZELL, GEORGE SCOTT | Buy | 109,289 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Helen of Troy Ltd trades at $23.97. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.47, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.79B. with profit margins at -50.30%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $62.33.
Frequently asked questions
What is Helen of Troy Ltd's stock price?
Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE) trades at $23.97, on a P/S of 0.3x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Helen of Troy Ltd overvalued?
Helen of Troy Ltd carries a Smart Value Score of 56/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $62.33 versus the $23.97 price, a 71.6% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $29.33, about 22.4% above the current $23.97. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $62.33, a +71.6% margin of safety versus today's $23.97. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Helen of Troy Ltd's revenue?
Helen of Troy Ltd's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.79B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Helen of Troy Ltd's Altman Z-Score is 0.47, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryHOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.32x
ROE-112.63%
Beta1.33
50D MA$21.23
200D MA$20.47
Shares out0.02B
Float0.02B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.7M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+3.88%
3 months+47.78%
YTD+14.54%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—