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%)
6.98 USD
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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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
In the past 5 years HLX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.62%, HLX is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.71%, HLX is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.87%, HLX is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
HLX has a Profit Margin (3.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLX has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.41%, HLX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLX has remained more or less at the same level.
HLX has a Gross Margin of 12.75%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HLX underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that HLX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HLX has a worse Altman-Z score (1.62) than 61.67% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.92, HLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HLX is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19. This is in the better half of the industry: HLX outperforms 71.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.54 indicates that HLX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HLX has a better Current ratio (2.54) than 76.67% 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 85.00% 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%.
HLX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.95% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 3Y24.63%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.93 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLX.
HLX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HLX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.06, HLX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLX is on the same level as its industry peers.
HLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 |
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 78.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLX is valued a bit cheaper than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLX's earnings are expected to grow with 24.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HLX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
6.98
+0.17 (+2.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.54%
Inst Owner Change-4.43%
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)42.64M
Analysts77.78
Price Target10.2 (46.13%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-8.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-41.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.78%
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
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.32
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 3Y24.63%
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 Year99.69%
EBIT Next 3Y41.3%
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.
What is the valuation status for HLX stock?
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 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (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.