Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 5.98% is 40% below its 5-year average of 9.98%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-109.52%–19.45%).
118.31% above its 12-month average of -32.65%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): 15.01%.
OPERATING MARGIN
5.98%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
-32.65%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
9.07%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
9.98%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.04%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
11.04%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+118.31%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-34.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-40.06%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-45.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-45.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-48.21%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
4.72%
median of 155 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+26.69%
vs the sector median at left
Helen of Troy Limited
Market Cap
$591.15M
Operating Margin
5.98%
TTM Avg
-32.65%
3Y Avg
9.07%
5Y Avg
9.98%
Market Cap
$602.42M
Operating Margin
4.55%
TTM Avg
4.43%
3Y Avg
5.12%
5Y Avg
4.87%
Market Cap
$556.17M
Operating Margin
-3.15%
TTM Avg
-3.32%
3Y Avg
-8.45%
5Y Avg
-8.31%
Market Cap
$644.96M
Operating Margin
2.80%
TTM Avg
2.94%
3Y Avg
2.70%
5Y Avg
2.45%
Market Cap
$512.89M
Operating Margin
-0.98%
TTM Avg
-1.35%
3Y Avg
-0.01%
5Y Avg
0.55%
Market Cap
$714.35M
Operating Margin
5.92%
TTM Avg
4.61%
3Y Avg
5.68%
5Y Avg
7.07%
Market Cap
$400.74M
Operating Margin
11.64%
TTM Avg
11.06%
3Y Avg
9.72%
5Y Avg
5.95%
Market Cap
$791.86M
Operating Margin
7.40%
TTM Avg
7.53%
3Y Avg
8.02%
5Y Avg
8.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) | $591.15M | 5.98% | -32.65% | 9.07% | 9.98% |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $602.42M | 4.55% | 4.43% | 5.12% | 4.87% |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $556.17M | -3.15% | -3.32% | -8.45% | -8.31% |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $629.32M | 3.46% | 3.25% | 2.52% | 2.52% |
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)vs › | $644.96M | 2.80% | 2.94% | 2.70% | 2.45% |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $512.89M | -0.98% | -1.35% | -0.01% | 0.55% |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $714.35M | 5.92% | 4.61% | 5.68% | 7.07% |
| Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)vs › | $400.74M | 11.64% | 11.06% | 9.72% | 5.95% |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $791.86M | 7.40% | 7.53% | 8.02% | 8.24% |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $806.80M | -0.93% | -5.53% | -3.10% | -5.53% |
Gross Margin
45.4%
Operating Margin
6.0%
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 15.01% |
| 2026-02-28 | 6.00% |
| 2025-11-30 | -1.63% |
| 2025-08-31 | -73.12% |
| 2025-05-31 | -109.52% |
| 2025-02-28 | 0.41% |
| 2024-11-30 | 14.15% |
| 2024-08-31 | 7.35% |
| 2024-05-31 | 7.38% |
| 2024-02-28 | 13.53% |
| 2023-11-30 | 19.45% |
| 2023-08-31 | 9.53% |
| 2023-05-31 | 8.56% |
| 2023-02-28 | 11.08% |
| 2022-11-30 | 13.82% |
| 2022-08-31 | 9.00% |
| 2022-05-31 | 6.68% |
| 2022-02-28 | 8.66% |
| 2021-11-30 | 14.41% |
| 2021-08-31 | 14.16% |
| 2021-05-31 | 11.98% |
| 2021-02-28 | 4.81% |
| 2020-11-30 | 15.79% |
| 2020-08-31 | 18.70% |
| 2020-05-31 | 13.54% |
| 2020-02-28 | -0.62% |
| 2019-11-30 | 16.70% |
| 2019-08-31 | 13.17% |
| 2019-05-31 | 12.54% |
| 2019-02-28 | 11.46% |
| 2018-11-30 | 14.22% |
| 2018-08-31 | 12.87% |
| 2018-05-31 | 12.22% |
| 2018-02-28 | 8.11% |
| 2017-11-30 | 16.00% |
| 2017-08-31 | 11.51% |
| 2017-05-31 | 9.40% |
| 2017-02-28 | 19.39% |
| 2016-11-30 | 14.25% |
| 2016-08-31 | 10.18% |
| 2016-05-31 | 6.58% |
| 2016-02-28 | 4.15% |
| 2015-11-30 | 12.49% |
| 2015-08-31 | 8.79% |
| 2015-05-31 | 7.69% |
| 2015-02-28 | 12.96% |
| 2014-11-30 | 14.93% |
| 2014-08-31 | 7.69% |
| 2014-05-31 | 7.42% |
| 2014-02-28 | 5.35% |
| 2013-11-30 | 12.97% |
| 2013-08-31 | 9.50% |
| 2013-05-31 | 10.73% |
| 2013-02-28 | 12.70% |
| 2012-11-30 | 12.56% |
| 2012-08-31 | 10.73% |
| 2012-05-31 | 10.38% |
| 2012-02-28 | 12.43% |
| 2011-11-30 | 12.35% |
| 2011-08-31 | 10.94% |
| 2011-05-31 | 11.29% |
| 2011-02-28 | 12.58% |
| 2010-11-30 | 15.39% |
| 2010-08-31 | 15.82% |
| 2010-05-31 | 14.19% |
| 2010-02-28 | 13.52% |
| 2009-11-30 | 15.77% |
| 2009-08-31 | 12.17% |
| 2009-05-31 | 13.34% |
| 2009-02-28 | 10.66% |
| 2008-11-30 | 10.78% |
| 2008-08-31 | 9.67% |
| 2008-05-31 | 6.67% |
| 2008-02-28 | 9.33% |
| 2007-11-30 | 14.59% |
| 2007-08-31 | 9.81% |
| 2007-05-31 | 10.20% |
| 2007-02-28 | 9.56% |
| 2006-11-30 | 13.63% |
| 2006-08-31 | 11.31% |
| 2006-05-31 | 8.37% |
| 2006-02-28 | 9.89% |
| 2005-11-30 | 14.51% |
| 2005-08-31 | 10.84% |
| 2005-05-31 | 12.01% |
| 2005-02-28 | 11.77% |
| 2004-11-30 | 20.83% |
| 2004-08-31 | 17.89% |
| 2004-05-31 | 17.66% |
| 2004-02-28 | 33.49% |
| 2003-11-30 | 16.92% |
| 2003-08-31 | 12.67% |
| 2003-05-31 | 15.21% |
| 2003-02-28 | 9.48% |
| 2002-11-30 | 14.60% |
| 2002-08-31 | 11.05% |
