Helen Of TroyFRA:HT2 +4.59%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61 as of May. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:HT2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.67. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helen Of Troy ranks worse than 65019.44% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HT2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95 Med: 2 Max: 4.82
Current: -2.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Helen Of Troy was 4.82. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was 2.00.
FRA:HT2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1538
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.065
vs FRA:HT2: -2.95
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Helen Of Troy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Helen Of Troy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:HT2 vs ODD, MAGN, HNST: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.61 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helen Of Troy. This is 31% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #999999 out of 1538 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Helen Of Troy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.61 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Helen Of Troy's value of 2.61 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #999999 out of 1538 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ODD and MAGN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #999999 out of 1538 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Helen Of Troy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Helen Of Troy's value of 2.61 is 26.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Helen Of Troy has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.07, based on 1,538 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helen Of Troy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.61 is 26.4% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helen Of Troy. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helen Of Troy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.61. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.67, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 26.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61 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 €22.80 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.67.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HT2:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.61 (31% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: €42.67 vs. price of €22.80 (46.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1538)
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 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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