(HLX) Helix Energy Solutions - Ratings and Ratios
Subsea Services, Well Services, Oilfields Rentals
HLX EPS (Earnings per Share)
HLX Revenue
Description: HLX Helix Energy Solutions
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (NYSE:HLX) is a US-based oil and gas equipment and services company. The firms financial performance is influenced by the global energy markets demand for offshore oil and gas production services.
To evaluate HLXs investment potential, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margins, and return on equity (ROE) should be closely monitored. The current ROE of 3.23% suggests that the company is facing challenges in generating returns for its shareholders. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.94 indicates that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its earnings. However, the forward P/E ratio of 113.64 raises concerns about the companys future earnings growth prospects.
The oil and gas equipment and services sector is heavily influenced by factors such as crude oil prices, global energy demand, and offshore exploration and production activities. Key economic drivers for HLX include the global rig count, offshore wind farm installations, and the overall health of the energy industry. With a market capitalization of $843.70 million, HLX is considered a mid-cap stock, and its liquidity is relatively high, with an average daily trading volume of 1.6 million shares.
To make an informed investment decision, its essential to analyze HLXs financial statements, managements guidance, and industry trends. A thorough examination of the companys cash flow generation, debt profile, and operational efficiency will provide valuable insights into its ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector.
HLX Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 967m |
| Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Equipment & Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1997-07-01 |
HLX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -4.15% |
| Fundamental | 58.1% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -50.8% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.17 of 5 |
HLX Dividends
Currently no dividends paidHLX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -62.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -92% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 73.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 13.03% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.21 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.83 |
| Alpha | -65.42 |
| Beta | 1.497 |
| Volatility | 56.40% |
| Current Volume | 981.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1255k |
| Stop Loss | 6.2 (-5.9%) |
| Signal | -1.58 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (50.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 76.7m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.62pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 32.27% (prev 23.26%; Δ 9.01pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 133.0m > Net Income 50.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (323.5m) to EBITDA (214.8m) ratio: 1.51 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.19 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (150.5m) change vs 12m ago -2.89% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 13.07% (prev 16.16%; Δ -3.09pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 48.50% (prev 53.60%; Δ -5.09pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.88 (EBITDA TTM 214.8m / Interest Expense TTM 30.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.20
| (A) 0.15 = (Total Current Assets 760.4m - Total Current Liabilities 348.0m) / Total Assets 2.67b |
| (B) 0.14 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 368.6m / Total Assets 2.67b |
| (C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 88.8m / Avg Total Assets 2.63b |
| (D) 1.44 = Book Value of Equity 1.59b / Total Liabilities 1.10b |
| Total Rating: 3.20 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.12
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 11.05% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.83% = 2.21 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.24 = 2.47 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.74 = 0.51 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -5.39% = -6.73 |
| 7. RoE 3.23% = 0.27 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 31.93% = 1.60 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 3.84% = 0.48 |
| 10. EPS Trend 32.74% = 0.82 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 51.18% = 2.50 |
What is the price of HLX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.29%, over one month by +2.97%, over three months by +4.11% and over the past year by -42.50%.
Is Helix Energy Solutions a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HLX is around 5.91 USD . This means that HLX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.32%.
Is HLX a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the HLX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 10.1 | 53.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 10.1 | 53.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 6.6 | -0.2% |
Last update: 2025-08-30 04:43
HLX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 319.7m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.5625
P/E Forward = 113.6364
P/S = 0.7568
P/B = 0.6165
P/EG = -1.41
Beta = 1.532
Revenue TTM = 1.28b USD
EBIT TTM = 88.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 214.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 302.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 70.9m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 373.1m USD (Calculated: Short Term 70.9m + Long Term 302.2m)
Net Debt = 323.5m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.02b USD (967.2m + Debt 373.1m - CCE 319.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.88 (Ebit TTM 88.8m / Interest Expense TTM 30.8m)
FCF Yield = 11.05% (FCF TTM 112.8m / Enterprise Value 1.02b)
FCF Margin = 8.83% (FCF TTM 112.8m / Revenue TTM 1.28b)
Net Margin = 3.92% (Net Income TTM 50.1m / Revenue TTM 1.28b)
Gross Margin = 13.07% ((Revenue TTM 1.28b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.11b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.64 (Enterprise Value 1.02b / Book Value Of Equity 1.59b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.57% (Interest Expense 5.88m / Debt 373.1m)
Taxrate = 32.20% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 26.4m / 82.1m)
NOPAT = 60.2m (EBIT 88.8m * (1 - 32.20%))
Current Ratio = 2.19 (Total Current Assets 760.4m / Total Current Liabilities 348.0m)
Debt / Equity = 0.24 (Debt 373.1m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.57b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.74 (Net Debt 323.5m / EBITDA 214.8m)
Debt / FCF = 3.31 (Debt 373.1m / FCF TTM 112.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.55b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.87% (Net Income 50.1m, Total Assets 2.67b )
RoE = 3.23% (Net Income TTM 50.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.55b)
RoCE = 4.79% (Ebit 88.8m / (Equity 1.55b + L.T.Debt 302.2m))
RoIC = 3.23% (NOPAT 60.2m / Invested Capital 1.86b)
WACC = 8.62% (E(967.2m)/V(1.34b) * Re(11.53%)) + (D(373.1m)/V(1.34b) * Rd(1.57%) * (1-Tc(0.32)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 30.0 | Cagr: 0.06%
Discount Rate = 11.53% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.95% ; FCFE base≈128.4m ; Y1≈158.4m ; Y5≈270.2m
Fair Price DCF = 18.13 (DCF Value 2.67b / Shares Outstanding 147.0m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 31.93 | Revenue CAGR: 3.84%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -26.72
EPS Correlation: 32.74 | EPS CAGR: 51.18%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 6.49
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