HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HLX • US42330P1075

8.315 USD
-0.54 (-6.05%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 01:23 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall HLX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HLX against 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. The financial health of HLX is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HLX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HLX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years HLX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • HLX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • HLX's Return On Assets of 1.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLX is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • HLX has a Return On Equity (2.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HLX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.87%) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.62%
ROE 2.71%
ROIC 2.87%
ROA(3y)-0.65%
ROA(5y)-0.77%
ROE(3y)-0.95%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.25%, HLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLX has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of HLX (6.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLX has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of HLX (12.75%) is worse than 81.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLX has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.41%
PM (TTM) 3.25%
GM 12.75%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.7%
GM growth 3Y92.02%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
HLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HLX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HLX has less shares outstanding
  • HLX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • HLX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLX Yearly Shares OutstandingHLX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that HLX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • HLX has a Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLX outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
  • HLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.92. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HLX would need 3.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HLX has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HLX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HLX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLX outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 3.92
Altman-Z 1.77
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.56%
HLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HLX has a Current Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that HLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HLX has a better Current ratio (2.54) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.54 indicates that HLX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HLX (2.54) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 2.54
HLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • HLX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.45%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.55% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, HLX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.95% in the last year.
  • HLX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-21.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.28%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%

3.2 Future

  • HLX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.81% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-52.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.69%
EPS Next 3Y20.94%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.33%
Revenue Next 5Y2.68%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
HLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.70, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLX.
  • HLX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say HLX is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.90, the valuation of HLX can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say HLX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.7
Fwd PE 23.9
HLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLX is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.6
EV/EBITDA 6.7
HLX Per share dataHLX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLX's earnings are expected to grow with 20.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.69%
EPS Next 3Y20.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for HLX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP

NYSE:HLX (2/12/2026, 1:23:21 PM)

8.315

-0.54 (-6.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)10-22
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners88.13%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners6.8%
Ins Owner Change0.64%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)42.64M
Analysts77.78
Price Target10.2 (22.67%)
Short Float %3.44%
Short Ratio2.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-91.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-166.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-17.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)337.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-166.01%
Max EPS beat(4)1484.16%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)59.62%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1005.71%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)708.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.81%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.2%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.34%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.7
Fwd PE 23.9
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 15.6
P/OCF 12.04
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA 6.7
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY6.41%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY8.3%
SpS8.92
BVpS10.71
TBVpS10.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.62%
ROE 2.71%
ROCE 3.63%
ROIC 2.87%
ROICexc 3.36%
ROICexgc 3.36%
OM 6.41%
PM (TTM) 3.25%
GM 12.75%
FCFM 5.97%
ROA(3y)-0.65%
ROA(5y)-0.77%
ROE(3y)-0.95%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.43%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y15.5%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.7%
GM growth 3Y92.02%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 3.92
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 21.96%
Cap/Sales 1.77%
Interest Coverage 2.73
Cash Conversion 53.55%
Profit Quality 183.83%
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 2.54
Altman-Z 1.77
F-Score7
WACC8.56%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)17.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-21.05%
EPS Next Y-52.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.69%
EPS Next 3Y20.94%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.28%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.33%
Revenue Next 5Y2.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.83%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y13.47%
EBIT Next Year125.59%
EBIT Next 3Y41.63%
EBIT Next 5Y25.54%
FCF growth 1Y25.03%
FCF growth 3Y7.28%
FCF growth 5Y41.39%
OCF growth 1Y-5.43%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y1.85%

HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP / HLX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HLX.


Can you provide the valuation status for HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of HLX stock?

HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) is 29.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HLX stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) is expected to decline by -52.8% in the next year.