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Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX)
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04/01/2025: HLX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
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Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 30.99% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.28B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.56 | 1Y Target Price 13.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.56 | 1Y Target Price 13.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2168352 | Beta 2.42 | 52 Weeks Range 7.56 - 13.05 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.56 - 13.05 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.36 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.82% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.1% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.68% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.56 | Forward PE 113.64 | Enterprise Value 1573034316 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94 |
Enterprise Value 1573034316 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.21 | Shares Outstanding 150936000 | Shares Floating 140766376 |
Shares Outstanding 150936000 | Shares Floating 140766376 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.5 | Percent Institutions 94.67 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.29 | Target Price 13.97 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. was founded in 1980 as Cal Dive International, Inc. and later changed its name to Helix Energy Solutions Group in 2006. Initially focused on shallow water diving services, it expanded into deepwater intervention, subsea construction, and well intervention services.
Core Business Areas
- Well Intervention: Provides services to maximize production from existing oil and gas wells, including riser-based and riserless intervention solutions.
- Robotics: Offers remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and other robotics solutions for subsea construction, inspection, repair, and maintenance.
- Subsea Construction: Delivers services for the installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of subsea infrastructure, including pipelines and umbilicals.
Leadership and Structure
Owen Kratz is the President and CEO. The organizational structure consists of several divisions focusing on well intervention, robotics, and subsea construction, supported by corporate functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Riser-Based Well Intervention: Provides access to subsea wells for intervention operations. Market share is estimated around 25-30% in its niche within the global well intervention market. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes.
- Robotics Services: Operates and maintains a fleet of ROVs for inspection, repair, and construction tasks. Revenue contribution is significant but market share data is not publicly disaggregated at the detailed subservice level. Competitors include Oceaneering International, Subsea 7, and TechnipFMC.
- Subsea Construction Services: Offers installation, repair, and maintenance of subsea infrastructure. This has strong revenue but not available market share data for this product. Competitors include Subsea 7, TechnipFMC, McDermott International.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The offshore oil and gas services industry is cyclical, driven by commodity prices and capital expenditure by oil and gas companies. Demand for well intervention and subsea services is increasing as offshore fields mature.
Positioning
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. is a leading provider of subsea well intervention and robotics services. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized expertise and integrated service offerings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global subsea services market is estimated to be worth $60-$70 billion annually. Helix is positioned to capture a portion of this market, focusing on well intervention and robotics, representing a TAM in the billions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in well intervention and robotics
- Integrated service offerings
- Global presence
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Cyclical business model
- High capital expenditures
- Reliance on oil and gas prices
- Geographic concentration in certain markets
Opportunities
- Growing demand for well intervention services
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Technological advancements in robotics
- Increased focus on decommissioning activities
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OII
- SLB
- HAL
- BKR
Competitive Landscape
Helix has a niche in well intervention. It is known for being an expert in that area and its global presence in that sector. Its advantages are countered by the smaller size to some of the larger competitors such as HAL and SLB.
Major Acquisitions
Remedial Offshore
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 170
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Helix's well intervention capabilities and geographical presence in the Gulf of Mexico.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been volatile, influenced by oil and gas prices. Has seen periods of both rapid expansion and contraction.
Future Projections: Analysts project modest revenue growth and improved profitability, driven by increased demand for well intervention services. Specific estimates are not available without real-time data access.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its robotics service offerings and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Helix Energy Solutions Group is a specialized company in the offshore oil and gas industry, focusing on well intervention and robotics. They have a solid position in well intervention due to their expertise. Their profitability is sensitive to changes in commodity prices and the cyclical nature of the industry. Expansion into new geographic regions and developments in robotics represent development potential. However, external variables, such as regulatory changes and increasing competition, are significant threats.
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FTI
TechnipFMC PLC
FTI
TechnipFMC PLC
HAL
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HAL
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OII
Oceaneering International Inc
OII
Oceaneering International Inc
SLB
Schlumberger NV
SLB
Schlumberger NV
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Research
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-07-01 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Owen E. Kratz | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 2313 | Website https://www.helixesg.com |
Full time employees 2313 | Website https://www.helixesg.com | ||
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, an offshore energy services company, provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry in Brazil, the United States, North Sea, the Asia Pacific, West Africa, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Well Intervention, Robotics, Production Facilities, and Shallow Water Abandonment segments. It engages in the installation of flowlines, control umbilicals, and manifold assemblies and risers; trenching and burial of pipelines; installation and tie-in of riser and manifold assembly; commissioning, testing, and inspection; and cable and umbilical lay. The company also provides well intervention, intervention engineering, and production enhancement services; coiled tubing operations; and inspection, repair, and maintenance IRM of production structures, trees, jumpers, risers, pipelines, and subsea equipment, as well as related support services. In addition, it offers reclamation and remediation services; well plug and abandonment P&A services; pipeline, cable and umbilical abandonment services; and site inspections. Additionally, the company offers oil and natural gas processing facilities and services; and fast response system, as well as site clearance and subsea support services. Further, it provides offshore oilfield decommissioning and reclamation, subsea infrastructure flushing and abandonments, platform decommissioning and structure removals, subsea site clearance, project management, engineered solutions, intervention, maintenance, repair, heavy lift, and commercial diving services. It serves independent oil and gas producers and suppliers, pipeline transmission companies, renewable energy companies, and offshore engineering and construction firms. The company was formerly known as Cal Dive International, Inc. and changed its name to Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. in March 2006. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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