Helen Of TroyHELE +7.55%62 Net Margin % is -11.82% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates HELE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helen Of Troy ranks worse than 94.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Helen Of Troy's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-56 Mil. Helen Of Troy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $470 Mil. Therefore, Helen Of Troy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -11.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helen Of Troy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HELE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.33 Med: 8.67 Max: 12.1
Current: -50.33
HELE's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 94.42% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs HELE: -50.33
Helen Of Troy (NAS:HELE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Helen Of Troy Net Margin % Related Terms
Helen Of Troy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helen Of Troy's Net Margin % 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Helen Of Troy's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helen Of Troy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helen Of Troy's Net Margin % 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 (HELE) has a Net Margin % of -11.82% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Helen Of Troy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1843 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Helen Of Troy's Net Margin % too high?
Helen Of Troy's current Net Margin % is -11.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1843 out of 1952 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 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helen Of Troy's Net Margin % compare to ODD and EPC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1843 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Helen Of Troy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.51, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Helen Of Troy and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helen Of Troy's current Net Margin % is -11.82%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helen Of Troy (HELE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.32, compared to a current price of $27.93 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -11.82%. Helen Of Troy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helen Of Troy (HELE), the current Net Margin % is -11.82% as of Feb. 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 (HELE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helen Of Troy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.93 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.32.
GuruFocus considers Helen Of Troy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HELE:
Net Margin %: -11.82%
GF Value™: $59.32 vs. price of $27.93 (52.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HELE 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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