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ISIN
BMG4388N1065
CUSIP
G4388N106
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$598.05M
Enterprise Value
$734.93M
EPS (TTM)
-$39.09
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.79B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$815.69M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$782.08M
Year Range
$13.85 - $33.73
Target Price
$22.00
ROA (TTM)
-42.49%
ROE (TTM)
-112.63%

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Helen of Troy Limited

Performance

HELE Performance Chart

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) is up 22.4% since the beginning of the year. At $26 per share, HELE is trading 22.9% below its 52-week high of $34. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HELE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $119.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) has returned 22.35% so far this year and -2.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HELE has returned -12.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Helen of Troy Limited

1D
-1.78%
1M
1.36%
YTD
22.35%
6M
27.20%
1Y
-2.73%
3Y*
-35.77%
5Y*
-34.66%
10Y*
-12.49%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HELE Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, HELE's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +60.5%, while the worst month was Jul 1996 at -53.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HELE closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 12, 2001 with a return of +36.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 5, 1996 at -48.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-22.07%6.52%-18.25%60.54%17.24%-4.20%22.35%
20253.26%-10.93%-2.80%-47.92%-3.48%5.54%-22.55%11.69%2.65%-26.07%1.72%12.14%-64.48%
2024-5.22%9.17%-7.81%-19.55%15.28%-13.23%-36.26%-9.69%15.87%2.91%15.21%-18.41%-50.48%
20231.98%-0.37%-15.55%5.43%-4.05%12.19%30.81%-13.01%-5.17%-15.65%6.82%15.02%8.93%
2022-14.37%-1.75%-4.78%9.53%-13.67%-12.30%-17.62%-7.59%-21.99%-1.89%4.14%12.55%-54.63%
20219.93%-11.24%-2.83%0.26%-0.35%8.38%-2.07%7.07%-6.07%0.12%6.91%1.65%10.03%

Benchmark Metrics

Helen of Troy Limited has an annualized alpha of 6.29%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 124.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 107.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
6.29%
Beta
0.94
0.13
Upside Capture
107.99%
Downside Capture
124.71%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HELE ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


HELE Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
HELE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HELE Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
HELE Omega Ratio Rank: 4242
Omega Ratio Rank
HELE Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
HELE Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


HELEBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-2.07

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-2.34

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.37

-0.31

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.05

2.78

-2.83

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-0.07

12.44

-12.51

Dividends

Dividend History


Helen of Troy Limited doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Helen of Troy Limited. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Helen of Troy Limited was 94.72%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Helen of Troy Limited drawdown is 90.11%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2026 bear market2026
-94.72%Mar 2026
5y 1mo
5y 4moJan 2021 - now
Dot-com crash2000–2002
-83.40%Nov 2000
2y 4mo2y 9mo
5y 1moJul 1998 - Sep 2003
Financial crisis2007–2009
-76.82%Mar 2009
4y 8mo3y 11mo
8y 7moJul 2004 - Feb 2013
1996 bear market1996
-65.12%Jul 1996
1mo 14d12mo 4d
1y 1moJun 1996 - Jul 1997
1990 bear market1990
-58.10%Nov 1990
5mo 9d9mo 20d
1y 2moJun 1990 - Aug 1991

Drawdown Indicators


HELEBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-94.72%

-56.78%

-37.94%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-58.26%

-9.10%

-49.16%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-90.21%

-18.90%

-71.31%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-94.55%

-25.43%

-69.12%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-94.72%

-33.92%

-60.80%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-90.11%

-1.80%

-88.31%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-30.65%

-10.71%

-19.94%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

37.16%

2.03%

+35.13%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Helen of Troy Limited over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Helen of Troy Limited is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for HELE relative to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, HELE has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for HELE in comparison with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, HELE has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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