Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Cash-to-Debt: 0.03 (As of May. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:HT2 Helen Of Troy Ltd FRA:HT2
63 GF Score
Price €24.40
GF Value €45.90
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What is Helen Of Troy Cash-to-Debt?

Helen Of Troy FRA:HT2 +1.67% 63 Cash-to-Debt is 0.03 as of May. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:HT2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.90. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,928 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helen Of Troy ranks worse than 91.6% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Helen Of Troy's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.03.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Helen Of Troy couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HT2' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.04   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.03

During the past 13 years, Helen Of Troy's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.

FRA:HT2's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
91.6% of 1928 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs FRA:HT2: 0.03

Helen Of Troy  (FRA:HT2) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Helen Of Troy Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Helen Of Troy Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Helen Of Troy Cash-to-Debt Chart

Helen Of Troy Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02

Helen Of Troy Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03

FRA:HT2 vs ODD, MAGN, HNST: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Helen Of Troy Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


FRA:HT2
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Helen Of Troy Ltd FRA:HT2
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Helen Of Troy Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Helen Of Troy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Helen Of Troy's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 mean?
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 as of May. 2026. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1766 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Helen Of Troy's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.44. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Helen Of Troy's value of 0.03 is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1766 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helen Of Troy has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helen Of Troy's Cash-to-Debt compare to ODD and MAGN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1766 out of 1928 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Helen Of Troy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Helen Of Troy's value of 0.03 is 94% below this benchmark. Historically, Helen Of Troy's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.02 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Helen Of Troy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helen Of Troy's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.03 is 94% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helen Of Troy's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.03, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helen Of Troy stock overvalued right now?
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.90, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.03, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 94% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Helen Of Troy's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.03 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helen Of Troy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.90.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HT2:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.03 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.04)
  • GF Value™: €45.90 vs. price of €24.40 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1766 of 1928)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HT2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Helen Of Troy Business Description

Other Exchanges HELE:USA
Address 2 Church Street, Clarendon House, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Helen Of Troy Ltd is a consumer products company offering creative products and solutions for its customers through a diversified portfolio of brands. It has two operating segments: Home and Outdoor segment provides a broad range of consumer products for home activities such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and organization; as well as products for outdoor and on-the-go activities such as hydration, food storage, backpacks, and travel gear, and The Beauty and Wellness segment provides beauty and wellness products including mass and prestige market beauty appliances, prestige market liquid-based hair and personal care products, and wellness devices including thermometers, water and air filtration systems, humidifiers, and fans.
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