What is Helix Exploration PLC's (HEX.L) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (29), Value (37), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Helix Exploration PLC have an economic moat?

Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) has a Quality factor score of 29/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Helix Exploration PLC a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Helix Exploration PLC in?

Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (United Kingdom).

HEX.L

Strong SellSinker

Helix Exploration PLC · Basic Materials · United Kingdom · $106M · Avg Vol: $563K/d

Sinker: Weak, expensive and falling. Nothing here to keep it afloat.

StockRank

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Quality

Value

Momentum

P/E (TTM)

11.6x

peers 15.5x

ROE

-14.1%

peers 0.7%

D/E

0.0x

peers 0.3x

Dividend %

—

trailing yield

Director trades · 180d

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Buybacks · 180d

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ABOUT HELIX EXPLORATION PLC

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Helix Exploration PLC is a specialized helium exploration and development company with primary assets located in the Ingomar Dome and Clink prospects in Montana, USA. The company targets primary helium deposits in historically proven, low-risk jurisdictions with close proximity to existing pipeline infrastructure. Helix is positioned as a pure-play explorer aiming to address the structural global supply deficit of helium for high-tech and industrial applications.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year	2024	2025	TTM
Revenue	0	0	—
EPS (GBp)	-1.46	-1.21	2.00
Shares	278.8M	186.3M	—
Debt	—	—	—
Equity	8.7M	15.8M	—
Op CF	-0.4M	-1.8M	-1.8M
Inv CF	-1.9M	-9.3M	—
Fin CF	7.4M	8.9M	—

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PRICE (1Y)-1.0%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.3206

RSI (14)

27.5

52W High

$0.6346

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-11.5%20.1

ROE

-14.1%20.2

GP/Assets

—N/A

Op. Margin

0.0%24.4

FCF/Assets

-66.5%4.5

Piotroski

323.0

Int. Cover

-50.0x4.2

D/E Ratio

0.00x95.4

Current Ratio

4.21x76.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

11.6x76.1

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.6x38.5

P/S

—N/A

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

51%17.3

RS 6M

-31%18.9

SMA 50/200

0.84x19.7

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$106M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

—

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HEX.L are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
HEX.L	Helix Exploration PLC(you)	$106M	11	Strong Sell
VAST.L	Vast Resources plc	$95M	15	Strong Sell
KOD.L	Kodal Minerals PLC	$76M	12	Strong Sell
JBL.JO	Jubilee Metals Group PLC	$115M	20	Sell
1SN.L	First Tin Plc	$89M	19	Strong Sell
BRES.L	Blencowe Resources Plc	$54M	10	Strong Sell
80M.L	80 Mile Plc	$55M	8	Strong Sell
TIN.L	Cornish Metals plc	$185M	19	Strong Sell
RMR.L	Rome Resources Plc	$30M	11	Strong Sell
GEX.L	Georgina Energy PLC	$46M	23	Sell

Peer medians: ROE 0.7% · P/E 15.5x · Gross margin 30.9%

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Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L): Stock Score Summary

Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 11/100 based on Quality (29/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (20/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.32
Market Cap	$106M
P/E (TTM)	11.55
Price/Book	2.60
Return on Equity	-14.1%
Return on Invested Capital	-11.5%
Debt/Equity	0.00x
Operating Margin	0.0%
Free Cash Flow	$-15M

Helix Exploration PLC operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helix Exploration PLC’s (HEX.L) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (29), Value (37), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Helix Exploration PLC have an economic moat?: Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) has a Quality factor score of 29/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Helix Exploration PLC a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Helix Exploration PLC in?: Helix Exploration PLC (HEX.L) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (United Kingdom).