Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM net income over TTM revenue). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of -22.71% is 387% below its 5-year average of 7.91%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-121.27%–13.81%).
46.46% above its 12-month average of -42.41%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): 8.89%.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
-22.71%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
-42.41%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.50%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
7.91%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
8.96%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.59%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
8.78%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+46.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-749.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-387.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-353.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-364.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-358.57%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
2.78%
median of 129 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-916.91%
vs the sector median at left
Helen of Troy Limited
Market Cap
$595.94M
Net Profit Margin
-22.71%
TTM Avg
-42.41%
3Y Avg
3.50%
5Y Avg
7.91%
Market Cap
$610.51M
Net Profit Margin
3.54%
TTM Avg
3.04%
3Y Avg
3.73%
5Y Avg
4.06%
Market Cap
$560.75M
Net Profit Margin
-3.56%
TTM Avg
-2.92%
3Y Avg
-8.22%
5Y Avg
-8.30%
Market Cap
$512.89M
Net Profit Margin
-6.53%
TTM Avg
-16.84%
3Y Avg
-9.24%
5Y Avg
-7.41%
Market Cap
$704.11M
Net Profit Margin
3.99%
TTM Avg
3.05%
3Y Avg
4.16%
5Y Avg
7.26%
Market Cap
$793.94M
Net Profit Margin
5.27%
TTM Avg
5.29%
3Y Avg
5.63%
5Y Avg
5.80%
Market Cap
$820.43M
Net Profit Margin
6.84%
TTM Avg
3.72%
3Y Avg
-4.85%
5Y Avg
-1.55%
Market Cap
$342.22M
Net Profit Margin
-47.43%
TTM Avg
-96.02%
3Y Avg
-481.82%
5Y Avg
-553.12%
Market Cap
$316.50M
Net Profit Margin
30.71%
TTM Avg
28.84%
3Y Avg
28.84%
5Y Avg
28.84%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) | $595.94M | -22.71% | -42.41% | 3.50% | 7.91% |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $610.51M | 3.54% | 3.04% | 3.73% | 4.06% |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $560.75M | -3.56% | -2.92% | -8.22% | -8.30% |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $512.89M | -6.53% | -16.84% | -9.24% | -7.41% |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $704.11M | 3.99% | 3.05% | 4.16% | 7.26% |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $793.94M | 5.27% | 5.29% | 5.63% | 5.80% |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $820.43M | 6.84% | 3.72% | -4.85% | -1.55% |
| Prenetics Global Limited (PRE)vs › | $342.22M | -47.43% | -96.02% | -481.82% | -553.12% |
| Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd (AGCC)vs › | $316.50M | 30.71% | 28.84% | 28.84% | 28.84% |
| Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)vs › | $317.03M | 4.48% | 5.67% | 4.78% | 4.17% |
Operating Margin
6.0%
Net Profit Margin
-22.7%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 8.89% |
| 2026-02-28 | -11.82% |
| 2025-11-30 | -16.39% |
| 2025-08-31 | -71.48% |
| 2025-05-31 | -121.27% |
| 2025-02-28 | 10.48% |
| 2024-11-30 | 9.35% |
| 2024-08-31 | 3.59% |
| 2024-05-31 | 1.49% |
| 2024-02-28 | 8.74% |
| 2023-11-30 | 13.81% |
| 2023-08-31 | 5.57% |
| 2023-05-31 | 4.76% |
| 2023-02-28 | 7.47% |
| 2022-11-30 | 9.28% |
| 2022-08-31 | 5.88% |
| 2022-05-31 | 4.84% |
| 2022-02-28 | 6.84% |
| 2021-11-30 | 12.11% |
| 2021-08-31 | 10.80% |
| 2021-05-31 | 10.53% |
| 2021-02-28 | 4.35% |
| 2020-11-30 | 13.20% |
| 2020-08-31 | 16.45% |
| 2020-05-31 | 14.33% |
| 2020-02-28 | -0.71% |
| 2019-11-30 | 14.47% |
| 2019-08-31 | 11.13% |
| 2019-05-31 | 10.81% |
| 2019-02-28 | 9.68% |
| 2018-11-30 | 11.48% |
| 2018-08-31 | 11.18% |
| 2018-05-31 | 10.66% |
| 2018-02-28 | 15.50% |
| 2017-11-30 | -7.23% |
| 2017-08-31 | 2.59% |
| 2017-05-31 | 1.80% |
| 2017-02-28 | 15.06% |
| 2016-11-30 | 12.96% |
| 2016-08-31 | 7.70% |
| 2016-05-31 | 5.47% |
| 2016-02-28 | 2.49% |
| 2015-11-30 | 10.50% |
| 2015-08-31 | 6.62% |
| 2015-05-31 | 5.91% |
| 2015-02-28 | 10.74% |
| 2014-11-30 | 12.71% |
| 2014-08-31 | 5.89% |
| 2014-05-31 | 5.26% |
| 2014-02-28 | 3.52% |
| 2013-11-30 | 9.86% |
| 2013-08-31 | 7.30% |
| 2013-05-31 | 4.73% |
| 2013-02-28 | 9.66% |
| 2012-11-30 | 10.07% |
| 2012-08-31 | 7.99% |
| 2012-05-31 | 7.82% |
| 2012-02-28 | 9.96% |
| 2011-11-30 | 9.70% |
| 2011-08-31 | 8.50% |
| 2011-05-31 | 9.06% |
| 2011-02-28 | 10.28% |
| 2010-11-30 | 13.20% |
| 2010-08-31 | 13.43% |
| 2010-05-31 | 11.48% |
| 2010-02-28 | 10.95% |
| 2009-11-30 | 13.06% |
| 2009-08-31 | 9.81% |
| 2009-05-31 | 10.08% |
| 2009-02-28 | -63.53% |
| 2008-11-30 | 8.13% |
| 2008-08-31 | 6.90% |
| 2008-05-31 | 3.83% |
| 2008-02-28 | 7.15% |
| 2007-11-30 | 10.86% |
| 2007-08-31 | 11.56% |
| 2007-05-31 | 7.22% |
| 2007-02-28 | 6.76% |
| 2006-11-30 | 10.69% |
| 2006-08-31 | 7.39% |
| 2006-05-31 | 5.12% |
| 2006-02-28 | 4.94% |
| 2005-11-30 | 11.48% |
| 2005-08-31 | 7.25% |
| 2005-05-31 | 8.28% |
| 2005-02-28 | 9.39% |
| 2004-11-30 | 15.14% |
| 2004-08-31 | 13.35% |
| 2004-05-31 | 13.53% |
| 2004-02-28 | 10.24% |
| 2003-11-30 | 13.99% |
| 2003-08-31 | 11.31% |
| 2003-05-31 | 13.94% |
| 2003-02-28 | 6.31% |
| 2002-11-30 | 11.74% |
| 2002-08-31 | 7.99% |