Helen Of Troy vs Lifetime Brands
Helen Of Troy is the larger business, with $1.79bn of revenue in fiscal 2026 against $648m for Lifetime Brands (2.8 times as much). Lifetime Brands grew faster (-5.1% against -6.4%). Lifetime Brands kept more of each dollar of sales as profit: a net margin of -4.2% against -50.3%. Lifetime Brands carries less debt relative to equity (66.7% against 98.4%).
| Latest fiscal year | Helen Of TroyHELE, 2026 | Lifetime BrandsLCUT, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.79bn | $648m |
| Revenue growth | -6.4% | -5.1% |
| Net income | −$899m | −$26.9m |
| Operating margin | -43.8% | -1.5% |
| Net margin | -50.3% | -4.2% |
| Return on equity | -72.5% | -12.5% |
| Free cash flow | $132m | $3.3m |
| Cash | $18.9m | $4.3m |
| Total debt | $786m | $135m |
| Debt to equity | 98.4% | 66.7% |
| Dividend per share | — | $0.17 |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.9% |
| Share buybacks | $1.9m | $0 |
| Employees | 1,854 | 1,080 |
| Market value | $695m | $195m |
| Price vs our value range | Below our value range | Below our value range |
| Moat score | 56 (Moderate) | 54 (Moderate) |
| Insider trades, 12 months | 0 buys, 0 sales | 0 buys, 7 sales |