Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM), to the latest fiscal quarter end. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of -48.90% is 538% below its 5-year average of 11.16%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-112.63%–20.85%).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 30.69% above its 12-month average of -70.56%.
Trailing-twelve-month return on equity at each fiscal quarter end; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): -48.90%.
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-48.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-70.56%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-21.57%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
11.16%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
12.47%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
12.53%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
11.98%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+30.69%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-126.69%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-538.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-492.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-490.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-508.20%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.17%
median of 143 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-892.59%
vs the sector median at left
Helen of Troy Limited
Market Cap
$589.75M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-48.90%
TTM Avg
-70.56%
3Y Avg
-21.57%
5Y Avg
11.16%
Market Cap
$591.91M
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.42%
TTM Avg
12.48%
3Y Avg
19.22%
5Y Avg
20.45%
Market Cap
$553.70M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-7.28%
TTM Avg
-6.38%
3Y Avg
-19.53%
5Y Avg
-15.60%
Market Cap
$631.51M
Return on Equity (ROE)
3.37%
TTM Avg
3.72%
3Y Avg
1.86%
5Y Avg
1.86%
Market Cap
$647.45M
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.56%
TTM Avg
11.37%
3Y Avg
10.52%
5Y Avg
9.58%
Market Cap
$520.65M
Return on Equity (ROE)
-15.49%
TTM Avg
-39.16%
3Y Avg
-20.72%
5Y Avg
-15.72%
Market Cap
$721.33M
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.27%
TTM Avg
7.78%
3Y Avg
9.97%
5Y Avg
18.59%
Market Cap
$402.78M
Return on Equity (ROE)
0.05%
TTM Avg
19.34%
3Y Avg
17.32%
5Y Avg
10.87%
Market Cap
$792.09M
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.30%
TTM Avg
16.32%
3Y Avg
18.21%
5Y Avg
19.00%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) | $589.75M | -48.90% | -70.56% | -21.57% | 11.16% |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $591.91M | 4.42% | 12.48% | 19.22% | 20.45% |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $553.70M | -7.28% | -6.38% | -19.53% | -15.60% |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $631.51M | 3.37% | 3.72% | 1.86% | 1.86% |
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)vs › | $647.45M | 10.56% | 11.37% | 10.52% | 9.58% |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $520.65M | -15.49% | -39.16% | -20.72% | -15.72% |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $721.33M | 11.27% | 7.78% | 9.97% | 18.59% |
| Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)vs › | $402.78M | 0.05% | 19.34% | 17.32% | 10.87% |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $792.09M | 16.30% | 16.32% | 18.21% | 19.00% |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $804.85M | -26.34% | -27.46% | -20.81% | -39.21% |
ROE
-48.9%
ROA
-19.8%
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | -48.90% |
| 2026-02-28 | -112.63% |
| 2025-11-30 | -92.99% |
| 2025-08-31 | -71.13% |
| 2025-05-31 | -27.14% |
| 2025-02-28 | 7.35% |
| 2024-11-30 | 7.10% |
| 2024-08-31 | 9.05% |
| 2024-05-31 | 9.82% |
| 2024-02-28 | 10.30% |
| 2023-11-30 | 10.22% |
| 2023-08-31 | 9.19% |
| 2023-05-31 | 9.32% |
| 2023-02-28 | 9.62% |
| 2022-11-30 | 10.08% |
| 2022-08-31 | 12.21% |
| 2022-05-31 | 14.11% |
| 2022-02-28 | 16.86% |
| 2021-11-30 | 15.21% |
| 2021-08-31 | 16.93% |
| 2021-05-31 | 20.85% |
| 2021-02-28 | 20.49% |
| 2020-11-30 | 18.89% |
| 2020-08-31 | 16.29% |
| 2020-05-31 | 14.07% |
| 2020-02-28 | 13.11% |
| 2019-11-30 | 16.59% |
| 2019-08-31 | 15.96% |
| 2019-05-31 | 16.55% |
| 2019-02-28 | 16.91% |
| 2018-11-30 | 18.52% |
| 2018-08-31 | 10.36% |
| 2018-05-31 | 7.46% |
| 2018-02-28 | 4.38% |
| 2017-11-30 | 2.04% |
| 2017-08-31 | 10.42% |
| 2017-05-31 | 12.45% |
| 2017-02-28 | 13.78% |
| 2016-11-30 | 11.69% |
| 2016-08-31 | 10.46% |
| 2016-05-31 | 10.44% |
| 2016-02-28 | 10.88% |
| 2015-11-30 | 13.66% |
| 2015-08-31 | 15.45% |
| 2015-05-31 | 14.50% |
| 2015-02-28 | 14.50% |
| 2014-11-30 | 11.83% |
| 2014-08-31 | 10.45% |
| 2014-05-31 | 11.32% |
| 2014-02-28 | 8.38% |
| 2013-11-30 | 10.57% |
| 2013-08-31 | 11.02% |
| 2013-05-31 | 11.29% |
| 2013-02-28 | 12.48% |
| 2012-11-30 | 12.74% |
| 2012-08-31 | 12.74% |
| 2012-05-31 | 13.20% |
| 2012-02-28 | 13.85% |
| 2011-11-30 | 13.80% |
| 2011-08-31 | 13.73% |
| 2011-05-31 | 14.00% |
| 2011-02-28 | 13.61% |
| 2010-11-30 | 13.05% |
| 2010-08-31 | 13.27% |
| 2010-05-31 | 12.48% |
| 2010-02-28 | 12.30% |
| 2009-11-30 | -5.84% |
| 2009-08-31 | -7.87% |
| 2009-05-31 | -9.17% |
| 2009-02-28 | -11.16% |
| 2008-11-30 | 6.94% |
| 2008-08-31 | 8.41% |
| 2008-05-31 | 9.92% |
| 2008-02-28 | 10.82% |
| 2007-11-30 | 10.82% |
| 2007-08-31 | 11.20% |
| 2007-05-31 | 10.13% |
| 2007-02-28 | 9.50% |
| 2006-11-30 | 9.12% |
| 2006-08-31 | 9.52% |
| 2006-05-31 | 9.44% |
| 2006-02-28 | 10.37% |
| 2005-11-30 | 11.65% |
| 2005-08-31 | 14.20% |
| 2005-05-31 | 16.70% |
| 2005-02-28 | 18.18% |
| 2004-11-30 | 17.68% |
| 2004-08-31 | 17.49% |
| 2004-05-31 | 16.35% |
| 2004-02-28 | 17.29% |
| 2003-11-30 | 17.55% |
| 2003-08-31 | 16.01% |
| 2003-05-31 | 15.43% |
