Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, HELE is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Helen Of Troy Ltd is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $648M.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for HELE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How HELE ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electric Housewares & Fans peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $648M | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.76x | – |
| EPS | $-4.29 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $36.66 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $78.39 | – |
| FCF/Share | $6.32 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -11.6% | – |
| ROA | -4.7% | – |
| ROIC | 1.5% | – |
| Gross Margin | 47.4% | – |
| Operating Margin | 1.3% | – |
| Net Margin | -5.4% | – |
| EBT Margin | -1.4% | – |
| Tax Rate | -274.5% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.75x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 1.46x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 2.46x | – |
| Working Capital | $345M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $180M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $147M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$33M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 97.1% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 192.8% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 8.1% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.8% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.87x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.6x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.0x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 66 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 182 days | – |
| Payables Period | 106 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 142 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.82B | – |
| Operating Income | $23M | – |
| Net Income | -$99M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $693M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $961M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HELE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 23M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $876M | 41.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $23M | 1.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $328M | 15.6% of assets |
| Inventory | $480M | 22.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.24B | 59.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $253M | 12.1% of assets |
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Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Helen Of Troy Ltd (Electric Housewares & Fans): 3 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, HELE is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Helen Of Troy Ltd stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for HELE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Helen Of Troy Ltd forecasts updated?
Helen Of Troy Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Helen Of Troy Ltd's industry peers?
3 issuers in our coverage, HELE included, share the SEC industry code Electric Housewares & Fans. The largest are: Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB), Aterian, Inc. (ATER).
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