Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)
Operating profit margin
| 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 203,775 | 212,749 | 244,558 | 256,551 | 264,800 | 248,126 | 218,392 | 218,493 | 211,791 | 208,462 | 221,309 | 241,654 | 272,550 | 246,691 | 257,360 | 289,344 | 281,488 | 254,218 | 232,778 | 188,023 |
| 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 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.68% | 11.13% | 12.67% | 13.18% | 13.21% | 12.40% | 10.87% | 10.71% | 10.22% | 9.61% | 9.90% | 11.03% | 12.26% | 11.47% | 11.90% | 13.04% | 13.41% | 12.51% | 12.46% | 10.73% |
February 28, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $203,775K ÷ $1,907,481K
= 10.68%
Helen of Troy Ltd's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past few years based on the provided data. The margin ranged from a low of 9.61% on November 30, 2022, to a high of 13.41% on February 28, 2021.
The trend in the operating profit margin indicates some volatility, with periods of increase followed by periods of decrease. For example, there was a steady increase from May 31, 2020, reaching a peak on February 28, 2021. However, there was a decline after that, with fluctuations between 9% and 13% up to February 28, 2025.
It is important for the company to analyze the factors contributing to these fluctuations in the operating profit margin to maintain sustainable profitability levels. This analysis could involve examining costs, pricing strategies, revenue trends, and operational efficiency. Additionally, implementing cost-control measures and enhancing operational effectiveness could help stabilize and potentially improve the operating profit margin in the future.