HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HLX - US42330P1075 - Common Stock
6.98 USD
+0.17 (+2.5%)
6.96 USD
-0.02 (-0.29%)
Overall HLX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HLX against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While HLX seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HLX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLX was profitable.
HLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HLX reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years HLX had a positive operating cash flow.
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 61.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.71%, HLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLX (2.87%) is worse than 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.25%, HLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
HLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLX has a Operating Margin of 6.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLX outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLX has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 12.75%, HLX is doing worse than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLX is destroying value.
HLX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HLX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HLX has an Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that HLX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HLX's Altman-Z score of 1.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLX is outperformed by 61.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLX is 3.92, which is a good value as it means it would take HLX, 3.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLX has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
HLX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HLX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLX outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC8.74%
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.
The Current ratio of HLX (2.54) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.54 indicates that HLX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HLX's Quick ratio of 2.54 is amongst the best of the industry. HLX outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.54 |
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%.
Measured over the past years, HLX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.68% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.93, HLX is valued on the expensive side.
HLX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say HLX is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.06 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLX.
HLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, HLX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLX is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HLX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
6.98
+0.17 (+2.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.8%
Ins Owner Change0.56%
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)42.64M
Analysts77.78
Price Target10.2 (46.13%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)37.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 0.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY7.64%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY9.89%
SpS8.92
BVpS10.71
TBVpS10.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.62 |
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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 4 / 10 to HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 24.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.65.
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.