Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) — Stock Score Summary

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Helen of Troy is struggling with declining organic sales and brand equity erosion across its consumer portfolio. It does not fit our quality criteria and has no alignment with our 18-month macro themes.

Helen of Troy Limited is a global consumer products company that designs, develops, and markets a diversified portfolio of trusted brands across health & home, beauty, and housewares categories. Its strong brand equity, effective marketing, and efficient supply chain management provide a competitive moat in the consumer defensive sector. The company's strategic brand acquisitions and innovation drive sustained growth.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$26.97
Market Cap$631M
P/E (Forward)6.16
Price/Book0.72
Return on Equity-72.5%
Return on Invested Capital-48.5%
Debt/Equity105.34
Gross Margin45.7%
Operating Margin6.8%
Revenue Growth-3.3%
Free Cash Flow$156M

Helen of Troy Limited operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen of Troy Limited’s (HELE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (59), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Helen of Troy Limited have an economic moat?
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Helen of Troy Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Helen of Troy Limited in?
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (United States).
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