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Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)

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$23.57
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: HELE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $38.33

1 Year Target Price $38.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$38.33 Target price
52w Low $20.02
Current$23.57
52w High $77.95

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.77%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 529.58M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 38.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 38.33
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 0.86
52 Weeks Range 20.02 - 77.95
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.02 - 77.95
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -14.54

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -17.89%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.52%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.3%
Return on Equity (TTM) -23.99%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 4.6
Enterprise Value 1430404505
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28
Enterprise Value 1430404505
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.95
Shares Outstanding 22955300
Shares Floating 22489352
Shares Outstanding 22955300
Shares Floating 22489352
Percent Insiders 0.73
Percent Institutions 105.78

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Helen of Troy Ltd

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Helen of Troy Limited was founded in 1968 as a wig business. It has evolved into a global consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of brands. Significant milestones include expanding into housewares and healthcare/home environment products.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Home & Outdoor: This segment focuses on home environment products like air purifiers and humidifiers, as well as outdoor living items. Brands include OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey.
  • Health & Wellness: This segment includes healthcare devices, thermometers, and vaporizers. Brands include Braun and Vicks (licensed).
  • Beauty & Personal Care: This segment contains personal care appliances, hair care, and styling tools. Brands include Hot Tools and Drybar.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Julien Mininberg is the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various functional departments reporting to executive leadership.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Hydro Flask: Insulated beverage containers and accessories. Hydro Flask is a leading brand in the premium hydration market, competing with brands like Yeti and Stanley. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint due to the fragmented nature of the market, but Hydro Flask is considered one of the top players. Revenue contribution to total sales is significant, estimated to be over 20% annually for Home & Outdoor Segment.
  • OXO: Kitchen tools, gadgets, and storage solutions. OXO is known for its ergonomic designs and quality. Competitors include KitchenAid and Cuisinart. Specific market share is difficult to determine but OXO holds a leading position in the kitchen tools and gadgets segment. Revenue contribution to total sales is significant, estimated to be over 20% annually for Home & Outdoor Segment.
  • Braun Thermometers (Licensed): Digital thermometers and other healthcare devices. Braun Thermometers competes with brands such as Vicks and iProven. Significant market share in the global thermometer market. Revenue contribution to total sales is significant, estimated to be over 20% annually for Health & Wellness Segment.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The consumer products industry is highly competitive and influenced by factors such as consumer preferences, economic conditions, and technological advancements.

Positioning

Helen of Troy Ltd. focuses on developing and acquiring strong brands with a focus on innovation and consumer needs. The company holds a position in the premium consumer goods segment.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally, across its different segments. Helen of Troy captures a portion of the TAM, with plans to grow it through innovation and acquisitions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio
  • Diversified product lines
  • Effective distribution network
  • Focus on innovation

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on licensed brands (Vicks, Braun)
  • Exposure to changing consumer preferences
  • High debt load
  • Supply chain disruptions

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Acquiring complementary brands
  • Developing innovative products
  • Leveraging e-commerce platforms

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Economic downturn
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
  • Changes in consumer spending habits

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • YETI (YETI)
  • Newell Brands (NWL)
  • Spectrum Brands (SPB)

Competitive Landscape

Helen of Troy competes in a fragmented market, with numerous competitors across its different product categories. The company's success depends on its ability to differentiate its products, maintain strong brand recognition, and manage its costs effectively.

Major Acquisitions

Drybar Products LLC

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 255
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Helen of Troy's presence in the beauty category and added a strong, well-recognized brand to its portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by both organic expansion and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on product innovation and market expansion, with analysts providing varied estimates based on market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on strategic acquisitions, cost reduction measures, and investment in e-commerce.

Summary

Helen of Troy has a diversified portfolio of well-known brands, providing a competitive advantage in its various markets. While it faces challenges such as a high debt load and dependence on licensed brands, the company has growth opportunities through acquisitions and product innovation. Strategic initiatives and cost reduction measures should stabilize the financials. The company is in a moderate position for growth and has a few areas to be aware of for risks.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company Investor Relations
  • Industry Reports
  • Market Research Reports
  • Financial News Outlets

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About Helen of Troy Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters El Paso, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
CEO -
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Household & Personal Products
Full time employees 1883
Full time employees 1883

Helen of Troy Limited provides various consumer products in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates in two segments: Home & Outdoor and Beauty & Wellness. The Home & Outdoor segment offers food storage containers, kitchen utensils for cooking and preparing salads, fruits, vegetables and meats, graters, slicers and choppers, baking essentials, kitchen organization, bath, cleaning, infant and toddler products, and coffee preparation tools and electronics; and insulated beverageware, including bottles, travel tumblers, drinkware, mugs, food and lunch containers, insulated totes, soft coolers, outdoor kitchenware, and accessories. This segment provides technical and outdoor sports packs, bike packs and bags, hydration and travel packs, duffel bags and luggage, lifestyle and everyday packs, kid carrier packs, and accessories. The Beauty & Wellness segment offers mass, professional and prestige hair appliances, brushes, grooming tools, and accessories; and prestige shampoos, liquid hair styling products, treatments, and conditioners. This segment provides thermometers, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, nasal aspirators, humidifiers, faucet mount and pitcher water filtration systems, air purifiers, heaters, fans, and humidification, thermometry, water filtration, and air purification consumables. The company sells its products through mass merchandisers, sporting goods retailers, department stores, drugstore chains, home improvement stores, grocery stores, specialty stores, prestige beauty chains, beauty supply retailers, e-commerce retailers, wholesalers, warehouse clubs, and various types of distributors, as well as directly to consumers under the OXO, Good Grips, Soft Works, OXO tot, OXO Brew, OXO Strive, OXO Outdoor, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Drybar, Hot Tools, Curlsmith, Olive & June, and PUR brands. Helen of Troy Limited was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.