Helen of Troy Limited (HT2) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Helen of Troy Limited (HT2) has net assets worth €798.20 Million EUR (≈ $933.18 Million USD) as of February 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.12 Billion ≈ $2.47 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€1.32 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check HT2 intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €798.20 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 37.73% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -2.1% |
| 5-Year Change | -39.86% |
| 10-Year Change | -21.8% |
| Growth Volatility | 17.43 |
Helen of Troy Limited - Net Assets Trend (2014–2026)
This chart illustrates how Helen of Troy Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See defensive interval ratio of Helen of Troy Limited to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Helen of Troy Limited (2014–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Helen of Troy Limited from 2014 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see Helen of Troy Limited (HT2) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | €798.20 Million ≈ $933.18 Million |
-52.59% |
| 2025-02-28 | €1.68 Billion ≈ $1.97 Billion |
+2.81% |
| 2024-02-29 | €1.64 Billion ≈ $1.91 Billion |
+9.98% |
| 2023-02-28 | €1.49 Billion ≈ $1.74 Billion |
+12.17% |
| 2022-02-28 | €1.33 Billion ≈ $1.55 Billion |
+7.10% |
| 2021-02-28 | €1.24 Billion ≈ $1.45 Billion |
+6.68% |
| 2020-02-29 | €1.16 Billion ≈ $1.36 Billion |
+16.56% |
| 2019-02-28 | €996.64 Million ≈ $1.17 Billion |
-1.76% |
| 2018-02-28 | €1.01 Billion ≈ $1.19 Billion |
-0.62% |
| 2017-02-28 | €1.02 Billion ≈ $1.19 Billion |
+9.75% |
| 2016-02-29 | €930.04 Million ≈ $1.09 Billion |
+2.82% |
| 2015-02-28 | €904.57 Million ≈ $1.06 Billion |
-12.13% |
| 2014-02-28 | €1.03 Billion ≈ $1.20 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Helen of Troy Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 51.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €412.79 Million | 51.71% |
| Other Components | €385.41 Million | 48.29% |
| Total Equity | €798.20 Million | 100.00% |
Helen of Troy Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Helen of Troy Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
The York Water Company
NASDAQ:YORW
|
$479.15 Million |
|
Taier Heavy Industry Co Ltd
SHE:002347
|
$479.31 Million |
|
Husqvarna AB (publ)
ST:HUSQ-A
|
$479.43 Million |
|
Nederman Holding AB
ST:NMAN
|
$479.47 Million |
|
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
NASDAQ:MNRO
|
$478.81 Million |
|
CANGO INC. SP.ADR/2 CL.A
F:9C0A
|
$478.62 Million |
|
Jiayuan Science and Technology Co.Ltd.
SHE:301117
|
$478.58 Million |
|
Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:KYTX
|
$478.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Helen of Troy Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 1,683,439,000 to 798,197,000, a change of -885,242,000 (-52.6%).
- Net loss of 898,982,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 1,915,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 15,655,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-898.98 Million | -112.63% |
| Share Repurchases | €1.92 Million | -0.24% |
| Other Changes | €15.65 Million | +1.96% |
| Total Change | €- | -52.59% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Helen of Troy Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.72x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-28 | €37.77 | €24.80 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | €38.17 | €24.80 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | €39.95 | €24.80 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | €46.11 | €24.80 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | €50.78 | €24.80 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | €55.77 | €24.80 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | €62.05 | €24.80 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | €68.94 | €24.80 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | €73.65 | €24.80 | x |
| 2026-02-28 | €34.59 | €24.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Helen of Troy Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -112.63%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -50.33%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.84x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.65x
- Recent ROE (-112.63%) is below the historical average (2.61%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8.38% | 6.55% | 0.86x | 1.49x | €-16.70 Million |
| 2015 | 14.50% | 9.08% | 0.87x | 1.83x | €40.71 Million |
| 2016 | 10.88% | 7.27% | 0.75x | 1.99x | €8.22 Million |
| 2017 | 13.78% | 9.15% | 0.85x | 1.78x | €38.61 Million |
| 2018 | 4.38% | 2.98% | 0.92x | 1.60x | €-57.00 Million |
| 2019 | 16.91% | 10.78% | 0.95x | 1.66x | €68.88 Million |
| 2020 | 13.11% | 8.92% | 0.90x | 1.64x | €36.16 Million |
| 2021 | 20.49% | 12.10% | 0.93x | 1.83x | €130.01 Million |
| 2022 | 16.86% | 10.06% | 0.79x | 2.13x | €91.03 Million |
| 2023 | 9.62% | 6.91% | 0.71x | 1.96x | €-5.61 Million |
| 2024 | 10.30% | 8.41% | 0.71x | 1.73x | €4.85 Million |
| 2025 | 7.35% | 6.49% | 0.61x | 1.86x | €-44.59 Million |
| 2026 | -112.63% | -50.33% | 0.84x | 2.65x | €-978.80 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Helen of Troy Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $4,390,858,143
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.23%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen of Troy Limited (HT2) | €798.20 Million | 8.38% | 1.65x | $479.11 Million |
| CHEERWIN GRP. -0000002 (1RQ) | $2.82 Billion | 2.34% | 0.27x | $339.41 Million |
| PENTAL LTD (81B) | $71.88 Million | 6.80% | 0.37x | $1.02 Million |
| APOLLO GROUP-A (APO) | $-996.10K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.26 Million |
| Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft (BEI) | $8.62 Billion | 10.90% | 0.48x | $15.52 Billion |
| Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft (BEIA) | $6.26 Billion | 8.94% | 0.63x | $16.28 Billion |
| SOC.BIC UNS.ADR1/2/EO382 (BIF0) | $1.87 Billion | 10.64% | 0.44x | $2.30 Billion |
| edding AG (EDD3) | $63.87 Million | 11.03% | 0.75x | $19.92 Million |
| Henkel AG & Co. KGaA vz. (Pref Shares) (HEN3) | $2.81 Billion | 19.09% | 2.13x | $13.22 Billion |
| Hengan International Group Company Limited (HGNC) | $17.00 Billion | 22.35% | 1.69x | $3.56 Billion |
About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited operates as a consumer products company in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. 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 an… Read more