HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HLX - US42330P1075 - Common Stock
7.19 USD
+0.21 (+3.01%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HLX. HLX was compared to 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. HLX scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HLX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HLX had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.62%, HLX is doing worse than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.71%, HLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLX (2.87%) is worse than 62.90% 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
HLX has a Profit Margin (3.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLX's Operating Margin of 6.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLX outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
HLX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 12.75%, HLX is not doing good in the industry: 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for HLX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLX has more shares outstanding
HLX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLX underperforms 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLX outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HLX is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) than 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
WACC8.73%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.54, HLX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
HLX has a Quick Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that HLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.54, HLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HLX have decreased by -3.45% in the last year.
HLX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% yearly.
HLX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.95%.
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
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.68, HLX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 (27.25), we can say HLX is valued inline with the index average.
HLX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.66.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, HLX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
80.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| 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% |
NYSE:HLX (1/13/2026, 3:31:50 PM)
7.19
+0.21 (+3.01%)
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 Change0.64%
Market Cap1.06B
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)42.64M
Analysts77.78
Price Target10.2 (41.86%)
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 | 25.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.41 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY7.41%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY9.6%
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
WACC8.73%
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 25.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.67.
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.