Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Change In Working Capital: €-39 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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FRA:HT2 Helen Of Troy Ltd FRA:HT2
66 GF Score
Price €24.60
GF Value €44.22
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What is Helen Of Troy Change In Working Capital?

Helen Of Troy FRA:HT2 -3.15% 66 Change In Working Capital is €-39 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HT2 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.22. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Helen Of Troy's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-9 Mil.

Helen Of Troy's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 was €54 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).


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Helen Of Troy Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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* 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.

Helen Of Troy Change In Working Capital Chart

Helen Of Troy Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Change In Working Capital
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Helen Of Troy Quarterly Data
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Helen Of Troy Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-39 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* 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.

What does a Change In Working Capital of €-39 Mil mean?
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a Change In Working Capital of €-39 Mil as of May. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Helen Of Troy.
Is Helen Of Troy's Change In Working Capital too high?
Helen Of Troy's current Change In Working Capital is €-39 Mil. Overall, Helen Of Troy has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helen Of Troy's Change In Working Capital compare to ODD and MAGN?
Helen Of Troy's Change In Working Capital of €-39 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Helen Of Troy. Helen Of Troy's current Change In Working Capital is €-39 Mil. 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 Change In Working Capital of €-39 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.22, compared to a current price of €24.60 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is €-39 Mil. Helen Of Troy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2), the current Change In Working Capital is €-39 Mil 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 €24.60 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.22.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HT2:

  • Change In Working Capital: €-39 Mil
  • GF Value™: €44.22 vs. price of €24.60 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

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

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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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