Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Altman Z2-Score: -0.17 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:HT2 Helen Of Troy Ltd FRA:HT2
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What is Helen Of Troy Altman Z2-Score?

Helen Of Troy FRA:HT2 -0.83% 59 Altman Z2-Score is -0.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HT2 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,966 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helen Of Troy ranks worse than 84.49% on this metric.

Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.

Warning Sign:

Helen Of Troy has a Altman Z2-Score of -0.17, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HT2' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.09   Med: 4.41   Max: 5.06
Current: -0.09

During the past 13 years, Helen Of Troy's highest Altman Z2-Score was 5.06. The lowest was -0.09. And the median was 4.41.


Helen Of Troy  (FRA:HT2) Altman Z2-Score Explanation

The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4_2, Net Worth (Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities (NW/TL): it compares a company’s stock net worth with its total liabilities and can be used to assess the extent of its reliance on debt.

Read more about Altman Z2-Score, the original research on Z-Score and the additional research on Z2-Score.


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Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


Helen Of Troy Altman Z2-Score Related Terms


Helen Of Troy Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score 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.

Helen Of Troy Altman Z2-Score Chart

Helen Of Troy Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.87 3.97 4.44 3.87 -0.09

Helen Of Troy Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Altman Z2-Score 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 3.87 2.09 0.66 0.42 -0.09

FRA:HT2 vs ODD, EPC, MAGN: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Helen Of Troy Altman Z2-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.

Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=6.56*X1+3.26*X2+6.72*X3+1.05*X4_2
=6.56*0.1704+3.26*0.1951+6.72*-0.3809+1.05*0.6059
=-0.17

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026:
Total Assets was €1,790 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €732 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €427 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €349 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -54.649 + -20.772 + -283.203 + -373.017 = €-732 Mil.
Interest Expense was -11.721 + -13.715 + -12.216 + -12.248 = €-50 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €1,114 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(732.229 - 427.2)/1789.754
=0.1704

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=349.218/1789.754
=0.1951

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-731.641 - -49.9)/1789.754
=-0.3809

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(675.275 - 0)/1114.479
=0.6059

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.1 < Grey Zones < 2.6 - Safe Zones

Helen Of Troy has a Altman Z2-Score of -0.17 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of -0.17 mean?
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a Altman Z2-Score of -0.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Helen Of Troy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1661 out of 1966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Helen Of Troy's current Altman Z2-Score is -0.17. Based on the distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1661 out of 1966 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 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helen Of Troy's Altman Z2-Score compare to ODD and EPC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #1661 out of 1966 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Helen Of Troy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.73. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z2-Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.73, based on 1,966 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Helen Of Troy and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helen Of Troy's current Altman Z2-Score is -0.17. 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 (FRA:HT2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.58, compared to a current price of €24.00 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is -0.17. Helen Of Troy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2), the current Altman Z2-Score is -0.17 as of Jun. 26, 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 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.58. GuruFocus considers Helen Of Troy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HT2:

  • Altman Z2-Score: -0.17
  • GF Value™: €51.58 vs. price of €24.00 (53.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 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

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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