Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 37.08% is 20% above its 5-year average of 31.00%, near the high end of its 5-year range (19.42%–40.45%).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 2.45% below its 12-month average of 38.01%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): 37.08%.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
37.08%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
38.01%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
31.75%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
31.00%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
26.47%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
25.39%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
24.82%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+40.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+46.04%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+49.39%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.27%
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+13634.35%
vs the sector median at left
Helen of Troy Limited
Market Cap
$589.75M
Debt to Assets Ratio
37.08%
TTM Avg
38.01%
3Y Avg
31.75%
5Y Avg
31.00%
Market Cap
$591.91M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.06%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$553.70M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.04%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$647.45M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.32%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$520.65M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.20%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$721.33M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.43%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$792.09M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.17%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) | $589.75M | 37.08% | 38.01% | 31.75% | 31.00% |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $591.91M | 0.06% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $553.70M | 0.04% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $631.51M | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)vs › | $647.45M | 0.32% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $520.65M | 0.20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $721.33M | 0.43% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)vs › | $402.78M | 0.22% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $792.09M | 0.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $804.85M | 0.52% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
37.1%
Debt/Equity
0.91
Current Ratio
1.78
Interest Coverage
1.9x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 37.08% |
| 2026-02-28 | 39.41% |
| 2025-11-30 | 40.45% |
| 2025-08-31 | 38.74% |
| 2025-05-31 | 34.39% |
| 2025-02-28 | 30.55% |
| 2024-11-30 | 26.06% |
| 2024-08-31 | 26.05% |
| 2024-05-31 | 27.88% |
| 2024-02-28 | 24.76% |
| 2023-11-30 | 26.25% |
| 2023-08-31 | 30.53% |
| 2023-05-31 | 30.58% |
| 2023-02-28 | 33.53% |
| 2022-11-30 | 35.94% |
| 2022-08-31 | 37.68% |
| 2022-05-31 | 36.67% |
| 2022-02-28 | 30.35% |
| 2021-11-30 | 19.42% |
| 2021-08-31 | 21.20% |
| 2021-05-31 | 23.37% |
| 2021-02-28 | 16.88% |
| 2020-11-30 | 20.75% |
| 2020-08-31 | 15.65% |
| 2020-05-31 | 18.52% |
| 2020-02-28 | 19.97% |
| 2019-11-30 | 15.97% |
| 2019-08-31 | 19.35% |
| 2019-05-31 | 21.42% |
| 2019-02-28 | 19.45% |
| 2018-11-30 | 19.69% |
| 2018-08-31 | 17.77% |
| 2018-05-31 | 18.72% |
| 2018-02-28 | 17.88% |
| 2017-11-30 | 24.01% |
| 2017-08-31 | 24.70% |
| 2017-05-31 | 25.57% |
| 2017-02-28 | 26.78% |
| 2016-11-30 | 29.90% |
| 2016-08-31 | 29.56% |
| 2016-05-31 | 31.90% |
| 2016-02-28 | 33.16% |
| 2015-11-30 | 26.63% |
| 2015-08-31 | 27.44% |
| 2015-05-31 | 26.01% |
| 2015-02-28 | 26.20% |
| 2014-11-30 | 31.51% |
| 2014-08-31 | 34.73% |
| 2014-05-31 | 28.62% |
| 2014-02-28 | 12.56% |
| 2013-11-30 | 13.82% |
| 2013-08-31 | 14.99% |
| 2013-05-31 | 15.39% |
| 2013-02-28 | 17.44% |
| 2012-11-30 | 20.75% |
| 2012-08-31 | 22.27% |
| 2012-05-31 | 23.44% |
| 2012-02-28 | 24.32% |
| 2011-11-30 | 19.06% |
| 2011-08-31 | 22.06% |
| 2011-05-31 | 23.17% |
| 2011-02-28 | 24.34% |
| 2010-11-30 | 14.33% |
| 2010-08-31 | 14.93% |
| 2010-05-31 | 15.95% |
| 2010-02-28 | 16.36% |
| 2009-11-30 | 16.86% |
| 2009-08-31 | 17.75% |
| 2009-05-31 | 26.16% |
| 2009-02-28 | 25.81% |
| 2008-11-30 | 22.35% |
| 2008-08-31 | 23.25% |
| 2008-05-31 | 24.08% |
| 2008-02-28 | 24.86% |
| 2007-11-30 | 24.06% |
| 2007-08-31 | 24.73% |
| 2007-05-31 | 27.69% |
| 2007-02-28 | 27.59% |
| 2006-11-30 | 28.72% |
| 2006-08-31 | 30.52% |
| 2006-05-31 | 31.39% |
| 2006-02-28 | 30.89% |
| 2005-11-30 | 35.22% |
| 2005-08-31 | 35.62% |
| 2005-05-31 | 33.63% |
| 2005-02-28 | 33.27% |
| 2004-11-30 | 37.57% |
| 2004-08-31 | 40.13% |
| 2004-05-31 | 11.25% |
| 2004-02-28 | 11.23% |
| 2003-11-30 | 14.89% |
| 2003-08-31 | 12.19% |
| 2003-05-31 | 12.87% |
| 2003-02-28 | 13.56% |
| 2002-11-30 | 13.11% |
| 2002-08-31 | 14.29% |
