Helen of Troy Profit Margin

Helen of Troy posts a profit margin of -5.43% as of August 2026. That compares with -36.2% in the prior-year period — up 85.0% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 22.47%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Helen of Troy's profit margin was -36.2%. The latest reading is -5.43% — a 85.0% year-over-year increase (period ending August 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Technology stocks, a profit margin near 22.47% is typical. Helen of Troy's -5.43% is lower that level. That is roughly 124.2% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Helen of Troy's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is -5.43% as of August 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for HELE's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 22.47%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Helen of Troy's other metric pages and overview cover the third.