Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 44.6% as of May 2026. Working capital of $376.06 Million (current assets of $856.25 Million minus current liabilities of $480.19 Million) is measured against net assets of $843.52 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See HELE financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Helen of Troy Ltd Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Helen of Troy Ltd's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of May 2026, the ratio stands at 44.6%, reflecting working capital of $376.06 Million against net assets of $843.52 Million USD. See how many days can Helen of Troy Ltd fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Helen of Troy Ltd (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Helen of Troy Ltd from 1986 to 2026, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see HELE market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45.2% | $360.55 Million | $798.20 Million | $865.52 Million | $504.96 Million | ▲ +17.5 pp |
| 2025 | 27.6% | $465.45 Million | $1.68 Billion | $931.71 Million | $466.26 Million | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2024 | 24.0% | $393.11 Million | $1.64 Billion | $843.92 Million | $450.81 Million | ▼ -8.2 pp |
| 2023 | 32.2% | $479.88 Million | $1.49 Billion | $892.04 Million | $412.16 Million | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 2022 | 36.1% | $479.39 Million | $1.33 Billion | $1.08 Billion | $602.69 Million | ▲ +7.3 pp |
| 2021 | 28.8% | $357.05 Million | $1.24 Billion | $971.94 Million | $614.89 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 29.6% | $343.94 Million | $1.16 Billion | $682.84 Million | $338.90 Million | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2019 | 29.4% | $292.83 Million | $996.64 Million | $604.86 Million | $312.03 Million | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2018 | 25.5% | $258.22 Million | $1.01 Billion | $555.31 Million | $297.09 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 26.1% | $266.71 Million | $1.02 Billion | $556.08 Million | $289.37 Million | ▼ -28.1 pp |
| 2016 | 54.2% | $503.97 Million | $930.04 Million | $772.72 Million | $268.76 Million | ▲ +20.7 pp |
| 2015 | 33.5% | $302.89 Million | $904.57 Million | $564.76 Million | $261.87 Million | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2014 | 27.8% | $286.12 Million | $1.03 Billion | $615.48 Million | $329.35 Million | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2013 | 25.5% | $236.54 Million | $926.61 Million | $545.21 Million | $308.67 Million | ▲ +11.8 pp |
| 2012 | 13.8% | $109.65 Million | $796.73 Million | $488.54 Million | $378.89 Million | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 2011 | 17.7% | $121.51 Million | $685.55 Million | $460.45 Million | $338.94 Million | ▼ -25.8 pp |
| 2010 | 43.5% | $254.06 Million | $583.77 Million | $359.35 Million | $105.29 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2009 | 44.1% | $224.20 Million | $508.69 Million | $396.45 Million | $172.25 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2008 | 48.6% | $276.30 Million | $568.38 Million | $395.76 Million | $119.46 Million | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2007 | 45.2% | $238.13 Million | $527.42 Million | $373.22 Million | $135.09 Million | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 2006 | 39.0% | $185.57 Million | $475.38 Million | $311.17 Million | $125.61 Million | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2005 | 37.2% | $156.31 Million | $420.53 Million | $287.23 Million | $130.92 Million | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 2004 | 47.5% | $166.44 Million | $350.10 Million | $243.74 Million | $77.30 Million | ▼ -12.5 pp |
| 2003 | 60.0% | $173.81 Million | $289.60 Million | $234.84 Million | $61.03 Million | ▼ -16.5 pp |
| 2002 | 76.5% | $191.44 Million | $250.33 Million | $243.67 Million | $52.23 Million | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2001 | 71.9% | $157.81 Million | $219.61 Million | $220.38 Million | $62.57 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2000 | 73.7% | $154.40 Million | $209.62 Million | $194.02 Million | $39.63 Million | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 1999 | 75.6% | $151.00 Million | $199.80 Million | $189.70 Million | $38.70 Million | ▼ -27.6 pp |
| 1998 | 103.2% | $154.30 Million | $149.50 Million | $176.90 Million | $22.60 Million | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 1997 | 92.9% | $111.90 Million | $120.50 Million | $133.20 Million | $21.30 Million | ▼ -15.7 pp |
| 1996 | 108.5% | $110.60 Million | $101.90 Million | $122.90 Million | $12.30 Million | ▲ +41.8 pp |
| 1995 | 66.7% | $59.10 Million | $88.60 Million | $103.70 Million | $44.60 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 1994 | 67.1% | $57.50 Million | $85.70 Million | $94.90 Million | $37.40 Million | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 1993 | 65.2% | $52.30 Million | $80.20 Million | $94.80 Million | $42.50 Million | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 1992 | 75.5% | $49.80 Million | $66.00 Million | $95.50 Million | $45.70 Million | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 1991 | 71.8% | $42.20 Million | $58.80 Million | $99.90 Million | $57.70 Million | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 1990 | 76.2% | $47.10 Million | $61.80 Million | $83.80 Million | $36.70 Million | ▼ -9.2 pp |
| 1989 | 85.5% | $43.50 Million | $50.90 Million | $65.90 Million | $22.40 Million | ▼ -76.3 pp |
| 1988 | 161.8% | $35.10 Million | $21.70 Million | $45.20 Million | $10.10 Million | ▲ +86.1 pp |
| 1987 | 75.6% | $12.40 Million | $16.40 Million | $26.70 Million | $14.30 Million | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 1986 | 78.0% | $9.20 Million | $11.80 Million | $22.30 Million | $13.10 Million | — |