Investopedia: Helen Of Troy Needs To Find Margin Leverage

Helen Of Troy (Nasdaq:HELE) is a classic second-chance stock. Between management's aggressive M&A philosophy and the ups and downs of the value-priced home and personal care market, these shares are surprisingly volatile for a company that markets shampoo, deodorant, garlic presses and the like.

I do like the relative scarcity value of this company, not to mention the leverage potential of acquiring neglected brands and pushing them through a surprisingly strong retail distribution network. Accordingly, while these shares are not a screaming bargain today, they are starting to look interesting for more risk-tolerant investors.

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