Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)

Total asset turnover

Feb 28, 2025 Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,907,481 1,910,967 1,929,875 1,947,217 2,005,226 2,000,432 2,009,424 2,039,261 2,072,667 2,170,104 2,236,382 2,190,210 2,223,355 2,150,710 2,163,563 2,219,187 2,098,799 2,031,789 1,868,789 1,751,932
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,132,080 2,973,130 2,880,380 2,820,950 2,838,620 2,952,290 2,901,660 2,872,830 2,913,720 3,129,420 3,225,210 3,144,250 2,823,450 2,487,400 2,400,160 2,348,090 2,263,490 2,311,740 2,174,190 1,975,690
Total asset turnover 0.61 0.64 0.67 0.69 0.71 0.68 0.69 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.69 0.70 0.79 0.86 0.90 0.95 0.93 0.88 0.86 0.89

February 28, 2025 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,907,481K ÷ $3,132,080K
= 0.61

The total asset turnover of Helen of Troy Ltd has shown a declining trend over the past several years, indicating a decreasing efficiency in generating sales from its total assets. From February 28, 2025, the total asset turnover ratio stands at 0.61, the lowest point in the provided data series. This suggests that for each dollar of total assets, the company generated $0.61 in sales, reflecting potential inefficiencies in asset utilization.

It is noteworthy that the ratio fluctuated within a narrow range during the observed period, with some slight peaks and troughs. However, the general trend points towards a gradual decrease in asset turnover efficiency, which may raise concerns about the company's operational effectiveness and the ability to maximize revenue generation from its asset base.

Further analysis and investigation into the company's operational strategies, asset management practices, and industry trends may be warranted to address the declining total asset turnover and explore opportunities for improving efficiency in utilizing assets to drive sales growth.