Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)
Net profit margin
| 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 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 168,594 | 162,040 | 137,968 | 141,259 | 143,273 | 146,887 | 170,744 | 191,387 | 223,764 | 206,142 | 214,614 | 250,632 | 253,946 | 228,619 | 213,163 | 171,925 | 152,333 | 192,754 | 173,525 | 171,447 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,951,649 | 1,945,114 | 1,954,029 | 1,988,120 | 2,032,319 | 2,141,123 | 2,217,356 | 2,177,293 | 2,210,480 | 2,138,035 | 2,151,168 | 2,207,303 | 2,086,058 | 2,022,215 | 1,859,374 | 1,742,097 | 1,698,141 | 1,640,619 | 1,596,759 | 1,576,773 |
| Net profit margin | 8.64% | 8.33% | 7.06% | 7.11% | 7.05% | 6.86% | 7.70% | 8.79% | 10.12% | 9.64% | 9.98% | 11.35% | 12.17% | 11.31% | 11.46% | 9.87% | 8.97% | 11.75% | 10.87% | 10.87% |
February 29, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $168,594K ÷ $1,951,649K
= 8.64%
The net profit margin of Helen of Troy Ltd has exhibited variability over the past several quarters. The trend shows a gradual decline from a high of 12.17% in February 2021 to a low of 6.86% in November 2022, before recovering slightly to 8.64% in February 2024. The company's profitability, as indicated by the net profit margin, appears to have fluctuated within a range of approximately 6.86% to 12.17% during the period under review.
It is important to note that a declining trend in the net profit margin may indicate challenges in controlling costs or generating sufficient revenue to maintain profitability. Conversely, an increasing trend in the net profit margin could signify improved efficiency in managing expenses and/or increasing sales.
Further analysis would be necessary to pinpoint the factors driving the fluctuations in the net profit margin and to assess the overall financial health and performance of Helen of Troy Ltd.