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Helen Of TroyFRA:HT2 +0.84%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 as of May. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:HT2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.24. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helen Of Troy ranks worse than 76.49% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HT2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Helen Of Troy was 1.11. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.47.
FRA:HT2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 76.49% of 1744
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs FRA:HT2: 0.91
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Helen Of Troy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Helen Of Troy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.91 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Helen Of Troy and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1334 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Helen Of Troy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.91 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Helen Of Troy's value of 0.91 is 122% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1334 out of 1744 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 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helen Of Troy's Debt-to-Equity compare to ODD and MAGN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1334 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Helen Of Troy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Helen Of Troy's value of 0.91 is 122% above this benchmark. Historically, Helen Of Troy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,744 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helen Of Troy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.91 is 122% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Helen Of Troy and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helen Of Troy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.91, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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-Equity of 0.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.24, compared to a current price of €24.00 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.91, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 122% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Helen Of Troy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 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 €24.00 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.24.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HT2:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.91 (94% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: €47.24 vs. price of €24.00 (49.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 122% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1334 of 1744)
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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