HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HLX - US42330P1075 - Common Stock
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-0.28 (-4.05%)
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HLX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. HLX scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HLX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HLX had positive earnings in the past year.
HLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HLX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HLX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HLX has a Return On Assets of 1.62%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLX underperforms 61.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.71%, HLX is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.87%, HLX is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 2.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.87% |
ROA(3y)-0.65%
ROA(5y)-0.77%
ROE(3y)-0.95%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.25%, HLX is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.41%, HLX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HLX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
HLX has a Gross Margin of 12.75%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HLX underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.25% | ||
| GM | 12.75% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.7%
GM growth 3Y92.02%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HLX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HLX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HLX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLX is 3.92, which is a good value as it means it would take HLX, 3.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLX has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HLX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.19, HLX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.54 indicates that HLX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HLX has a Current ratio of 2.54. This is in the better half of the industry: HLX outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
HLX has a Quick Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that HLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HLX has a better Quick ratio (2.54) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.45%.
Measured over the past years, HLX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% on average per year.
HLX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.95%.
Measured over the past years, HLX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-21.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.28%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HLX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.98% on average per year.
HLX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-44.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y22.17%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue Next Year-5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.29%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLX.
HLX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HLX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.47, the valuation of HLX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLX is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, HLX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y22.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HLX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
6.64
-0.28 (-4.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.54%
Inst Owner Change-1.78%
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap976.01M
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)42.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target10.2 (53.61%)
Short Float %3.19%
Short Ratio3.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-91.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-166.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-17.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)337.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-166.01%
Max EPS beat(4)1484.16%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)59.62%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1005.71%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)708.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.81%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.2%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.34%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.78%
PT rev (1m)-4.47%
PT rev (3m)-20.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)136.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)0.46
Fwd EY6.91%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY8.03%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY10.41%
SpS8.93
BVpS10.71
TBVpS10.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 2.71% | ||
| ROCE | 3.63% | ||
| ROIC | 2.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.36% | ||
| OM | 6.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.25% | ||
| GM | 12.75% | ||
| FCFM | 5.97% |
ROA(3y)-0.65%
ROA(5y)-0.77%
ROE(3y)-0.95%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.43%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y15.5%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.7%
GM growth 3Y92.02%
GM growth 5Y-2.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 15.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 43.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 183.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)17.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-21.05%
EPS Next Y-44.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y22.17%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.28%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.83%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y13.47%
EBIT Next Year99.69%
EBIT Next 3Y41.3%
EBIT Next 5Y25.11%
FCF growth 1Y25.03%
FCF growth 3Y7.28%
FCF growth 5Y41.39%
OCF growth 1Y-5.43%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y1.85%
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP / HLX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HLX.
What is the valuation status for HLX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of HLX stock?
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP (HLX) is 23.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.