What is Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.'s (HLX) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (56), Value (63), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. have an economic moat?

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 Energy Solutions Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. 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 Energy Solutions Group, Inc. in?

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry (United States).

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Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. · Energy · United States · $1.5B · Avg Vol: $16M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

44.2x

ROE

37.6%

D/E

0.8x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. is an offshore energy services company providing specialized equipment and services to the oil and gas industry, primarily focused on subsea operations. Its core offerings include subsea robotics, well intervention, and deepwater construction services, enhancing production and maintaining critical infrastructure. The company's unique fleet, proprietary technology, and expertise in complex subsea operations create a significant competitive moat within a high-barrier niche of the energy services market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	873.1M	1.3B	1.4B	1.3B	13.9%	752.7M	1.2B	1.3B	2.0%
EPS	-0.58	-0.07	0.37	0.21	-43.2%	0.24	0.28	—	35.3%
Shares	151.9M	152.3M	150.2M	147.2M	-3.1%	147.4M	—	—	—
Debt	469.7M	540.6M	661.1M	629.8M	10.3%	490.1M	—	—	—
Equity	1.5B	1.5B	1.5B	1.6B	1.4%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	51.1M	152.5M	186.0M	136.7M	38.8%	155.6M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-138.3M	-18.7M	-22.8M	-16.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-44.8M	25.1M	-125.3M	-45.1M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+9.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$10.60

RSI (14)

59.0

52W High

$10.75

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

3.7%34.2

ROE

37.6%94.8

GP/Assets

14.6%44.2

Op. Margin

21.6%64.2

FCF/Assets

9.0%78.6

Piotroski

664.6

Int. Cover

2.6x37.9

D/E Ratio

0.83x26.3

Current Ratio

1.75x64.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

44.2x12.5

EV/EBITDA

1.9x96.0

P/FCF

6.3x78.5

P/B

0.3x98.0

P/S

2.1x39.4

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

99%90.6

RS 6M

1%54.4

SMA 50/200

1.08x65.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%42.1

EPS Rev 12W

-2.7%30.2

EPS Improve

+126%74.2

Q Growth

17922%100.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.5B

P/E (Forward)

19.5x

Gross Margin

50.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Energy, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HLX are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
HLX	Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(you)	$1.5B	89	Strong Buy
FET	Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.	$907M	73	Buy
INVX	Innovex International, Inc.	$2.1B	60	Hold
FLOC	Flowco Holdings Inc.	$2.3B	57	Hold
WHD	Cactus, Inc.	$4.9B	72	Buy
XPRO	Expro Ltd	$2.0B	53	Hold
OII	Oceaneering International, Inc.	$5.0B	72	Buy
RES	RPC, Inc.	$1.4B	48	Hold
VTOL	Bristow Group Inc.	$1.3B	42	Hold
FTK	Flotek Industries, Inc.	$867M	50	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 10.1% · P/E 17.6x · Gross margin 43.5%

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX): Stock Score Summary

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$10.60
Market Cap	$1.5B
P/E (TTM)	44.17
P/E (Forward)	19.54
Price/Book	0.30
Return on Equity	37.6%
Return on Invested Capital	3.7%
Debt/Equity	0.83x
Gross Margin	50.8%
Operating Margin	21.6%
Revenue Growth	23.5%
Free Cash Flow	$235M

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.’s (HLX) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (63), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. have an economic moat?: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 Energy Solutions Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. 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 Energy Solutions Group, Inc. in?: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry (United States).