Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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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| Gross profit margin | 48.61% | 47.25% | 46.67% | 45.46% | 44.25% | 43.78% | 43.05% | 43.35% | 43.12% | 43.75% | 44.11% | 43.88% | 44.45% | 43.99% | 43.68% | 43.63% | 43.25% | 42.63% | 42.04% | 41.11% |
| Operating profit margin | 13.35% | 12.76% | 11.18% | 10.99% | 10.42% | 9.74% | 9.98% | 11.10% | 12.33% | 11.54% | 11.96% | 13.11% | 13.49% | 12.57% | 12.52% | 10.79% | 10.50% | 13.72% | 12.97% | 12.89% |
| Pretax margin | 10.71% | 9.98% | 8.38% | 8.47% | 8.43% | 8.35% | 9.09% | 10.46% | 11.76% | 10.97% | 11.41% | 12.59% | 12.92% | 11.96% | 11.86% | 10.06% | 9.77% | 12.95% | 11.86% | 11.80% |
| 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% |
Helen of Troy Ltd has shown consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been steadily increasing, indicating the company's ability to efficiently manage its production costs and generate a higher percentage of revenue as gross profit.
The operating profit margin has also shown a positive trend, reflecting the effectiveness of the company in controlling its operating expenses and earning more profit from its core business activities. This trend suggests that Helen of Troy Ltd is operating more efficiently and effectively in terms of generating profits from its operations.
Furthermore, the pretax margin and net profit margin have both exhibited an upward trajectory, highlighting the company's ability to generate higher profits after accounting for all expenses and taxes. This indicates that Helen of Troy Ltd is efficiently managing its overall financial operations and maximizing its profitability.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios of Helen of Troy Ltd demonstrate its strong financial performance and efficient operational management, positioning the company well for sustainable growth and value creation for its stakeholders.
Return on investment
| 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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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.18% | 8.40% | 7.53% | 7.61% | 7.27% | 6.66% | 6.86% | 7.69% | 9.65% | 9.92% | 10.72% | 12.32% | 12.44% | 11.00% | 10.71% | 9.52% | 9.36% | 12.57% | 11.66% | 11.94% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.94% | 5.49% | 4.75% | 4.92% | 4.92% | 4.69% | 5.29% | 6.09% | 7.93% | 8.29% | 8.94% | 10.67% | 11.22% | 9.89% | 9.80% | 8.70% | 8.00% | 10.76% | 9.77% | 10.07% |
| Return on total capital | 11.41% | 10.74% | 9.35% | 9.33% | 8.77% | 8.29% | 8.70% | 9.88% | 12.76% | 13.72% | 14.83% | 16.93% | 17.84% | 15.45% | 14.52% | 12.20% | 11.92% | 16.03% | 14.58% | 14.63% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.30% | 10.22% | 9.19% | 9.32% | 9.62% | 10.08% | 12.21% | 14.11% | 16.86% | 15.21% | 16.93% | 20.85% | 20.49% | 18.89% | 16.29% | 14.07% | 13.11% | 16.59% | 15.96% | 16.55% |
Helen of Troy Ltd's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has generally been increasing, ranging between 6.66% to 9.18%. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also demonstrated variability, with values fluctuating between 4.69% and 11.22%. A higher ROA reflects the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets.
3. Return on total capital has ranged from 8.29% to 17.84%, indicating the company's ability to generate returns from its total invested capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations between 9.19% and 20.85%. ROE measures the company's profitability in relation to shareholder equity, with higher values indicating better returns for equity investors.
Overall, while the profitability ratios of Helen of Troy Ltd have varied, the company has generally maintained positive returns across different measures, showcasing its ability to effectively utilize assets and capital to generate profits for shareholders.