Helen of Troy Limited
HELEConsumer DefensiveNASDAQHousehold & Personal Products
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) is listed under Household & Personal Products. The company carries a $653.8M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. 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.
Market Cap
$653.8M
Beta
1.31
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
7.02
EPS (TTM)
$-17.98
EPS (Fwd)
$4.00
ROE
-39.8%
ROA
4.4%
Cash
$25.7M
Total Debt
$771.3M
Free CF
$84.9M
52W Change
18.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HELE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, HELE finished 23.82% above its 150-day moving average ($23.09) and 28.55% above its 200-day moving average ($22.24). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HELE overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, HELE's RSI(14) was 43.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, HELE has $25.7M in cash with $771.3M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $84.9M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at -39.8%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $2.22B (2022) to $1.79B (2026), a 20% decline worth watching.
Helen of Troy Limited carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Helen of Troy Limited and its sector.