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Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc(HLX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HLX
09/02/2026: HLX (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Helix Energy Solutions Group is a specialized offshore services provider focused on subsea well intervention, robotics, and construction. The company has a notable position in complex, deepwater operations, which provides a technical edge in managing aging subsea infrastructure. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on mandatory decommissioning projects and expanding into renewable energy support. However, investors face risks from high industry cyclicality, sensitivity to oil prices, and the absence of dividend payments. This stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors seeking exposure to the offshore energy services cycle; monitors should watch for new contract awards and fleet utilization trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Cyclical nature of the business makes sustained long-term growth difficult to predict. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Stock reacts strongly to oil price shifts, suitable for short-term traders watching price uptrends. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation fluctuates based on asset utilization rates and commodity sentiment. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently offer a dividend to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The energy services sector is characterized by high volatility and industry-specific risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Revenue and demand are sensitive to global oil and gas price fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing often reflects cyclical expectations that may not materialize. |
| Competition risk (Energy Services) | Medium / high | The market is competitive and sensitive to large-scale project contract awards. |
| Business quality | Medium | Operational success relies on managing expensive, complex subsea equipment. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No income is returned to shareholders via dividends. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Subsea operations face significant technical and weather-related risks. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -49.11% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/02/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.56B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 44.17 | 1Y Target Price 12.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 44.17 | 1Y Target Price 12.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.6M shares | Beta 1.17 | 52 Weeks Range 6.11 - 11.13 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 6.11 - 11.13 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.24 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Well Intervention | Leasing specialized vessels for subsea well repair and maintenance. | Profit comes from high-day-rate vessel contracts for essential maintenance work. |
| Robotics | ROV and subsea equipment services for offshore clients. | Revenue is earned by providing technical support services for complex underwater projects. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 44.17 | Forward PE 113.64 | Enterprise Value 1.92B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.08 |
Enterprise Value 1.92B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.13 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.95 | Shares Outstanding 147.38M | Shares Floating 137.32M |
Shares Outstanding 147.38M | Shares Floating 137.32M | ||
Percent Insiders 6.78 | Percent Institutions 94.62 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Covington, LA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-07-01 | CEO - | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 2212 | Website https://hornbeckoffshore.com |
Full time employees 2212 | Website https://hornbeckoffshore.com | ||
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. provides marine transportation services to exploration and production, oilfield service, offshore construction, and military customers. It operates offshore supply vessels, multi-purpose support vessels, and a shore-based facility to provide logistics support and speciality services to the offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry. Its fleet of U.S.-flagged OSVs and MPSVs support deep-well, deep-water, and ultra-deep-water activities of the offshore oil and gas industry, such as oil and gas exploration, field development, production, construction, installation, well-stimulation, and other enhanced oil recovery activities, as well as inspection, repair, and maintenance services. The company also provides vessel management services, including crewing, daily operational management, and maintenance activities for other vessel owners. It serves oilfield end-markets including oilfield services, oilfield specialty, oilfield drilling; non-oilfield end-markets including military support services, renewable energy, and other non-oilfield services such as HADR and aerospace support services. Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. was formerly known as Hornbeck-Leevac Marine Services, Inc. and changed its name to Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. in May 2002. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Covington, Louisiana.
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