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Helix Energy Solutions GroupHLX -2.63%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates HLX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks better than 65.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HLX'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.74
During the past years, Helix Energy Solutions Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.91. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.51.
HLX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.75% of 765
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs HLX: 0.74
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Helix Energy Solutions Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.570. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $12.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
HLX vs PUMP, AESI, VTOL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 mean?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #262 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.91. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 0.72 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #262 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helix Energy Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PUMP and AESI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #262 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Helix Energy Solutions Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 0.72 is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Helix Energy Solutions Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Helix Energy Solutions Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.21, based on 765 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 40.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.68, compared to a current price of $9.26 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 40.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Helix Energy Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.26 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.68.
GuruFocus considers Helix Energy Solutions Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HLX:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: $9.68 vs. price of $9.26 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#262 of 765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc is an offshore energy services company. It provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with an emphasis on well intervention and robotics operations. Helix provides services in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the North Sea, Asia Pacific and West Africa regions. It has four segments: Well Intervention, Robotics, Shallow Water Abandonment and Production Facilities. The Well Intervention segment includes vessels and equipment used to perform well intervention services in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea and Brazil. It derives the majority of its revenue from the U.S., and it also has its presence in North Sea, Brazil, Asia Pacific, West Africa, and Other.
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