HLX
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc
NYSE: HLX · ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES
$10.35
+2.48% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$1.46B
P/E ratio
99.30
P/S ratio
1.12x
EPS (TTM)
$0.10
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$6 – $11
Volume
2.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
41
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C6.5
Quality
B3.5
Profitability
D4.7
Valuation
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$12.50
+20.77%
12-Month target
$5.04
-51.30%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$17.46
Margin of safety
+49.31%
3 Strong Buy1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $58.98M — positive
+ 49.31% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.40x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 1.10%
- P/E 99.30x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $873.10M | $1.29B | $1.36B | $1.29B | $1.30B |
| Net income | $-87.78M | $-10.84M | $55.64M | $30.83M | $-13.41M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.10 |
| Free cash flow | $17.60M | $132.87M | $162.72M | $120.41M | $58.98M |
| Profit margin | -10.05% | -0.84% | 4.10% | 2.39% | 1.10% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc trades at $10.35. representing a P/E of 99.30x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 41/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.81, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.30B. with profit margins at 1.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $17.46.
Frequently asked questions
What is Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc's stock price?
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) trades at $10.35.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 41/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $17.46.
What is the price target of Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX)?
The analyst target price is $12.50, representing +20.8% upside from the current price of $10.35.
What is the intrinsic value of Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $17.46, a +49.3% margin of safety versus $10.35.
What is Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.30B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.81 — distress.
Company info
SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.12x
ROE0.93%
Beta1.15
50D MA$9.41
200D MA$7.37
Shares out0.15B
Float0.14B
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Avg volume2.2M
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