HLX (Helix Energy Solutions Group) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.39 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 54% Above Median

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Price $9.82
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What is Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Helix Energy Solutions Group HLX -0.91% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates HLX with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Oil & Gas companies, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks worse than 57.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Helix Energy Solutions Group's current share price is $9.82. Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.06. Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HLX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.82
Current: 1.4

During the past years, Helix Energy Solutions Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.82. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.90.

HLX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.77% of 708 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.055 vs HLX: 1.40

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Helix Energy Solutions Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.957. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $7.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Helix Energy Solutions Group  (NYSE:HLX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 PS Ratio Chart

Helix Energy Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 1.05 1.46 1.39 0.91

Helix Energy Solutions Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.23 0.92 0.96 0.91 1.40

HLX vs PUMP, AESI, VTOL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Helix Energy Solutions Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=9.82/7.06
=1.39

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Helix Energy Solutions Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.957/330.2130*330.2130
=1.957

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.995 241.018 1.363
201609 1.418 241.428 1.939
201612 1.076 241.432 1.472
201703 0.730 243.801 0.989
201706 1.030 244.955 1.388
201709 1.119 246.819 1.497
201712 1.118 246.524 1.498
201803 1.120 249.554 1.482
201806 1.395 251.989 1.828
201809 1.446 252.439 1.891
201812 1.077 251.233 1.416
201903 1.129 254.202 1.467
201906 1.362 256.143 1.756
201909 1.433 256.759 1.843
201912 1.108 256.974 1.424
202003 1.216 258.115 1.556
202006 1.330 257.797 1.704
202009 1.290 260.280 1.637
202012 1.065 260.474 1.350
202103 1.090 264.877 1.359
202106 1.079 271.696 1.311
202109 1.204 274.310 1.449
202112 1.123 278.802 1.330
202203 0.993 287.504 1.141
202206 1.075 296.311 1.198
202209 1.801 296.808 2.004
202212 1.901 296.797 2.115
202303 1.648 301.836 1.803
202306 2.013 305.109 2.179
202309 2.576 307.789 2.764
202312 2.226 306.746 2.396
202403 1.944 312.332 2.055
202406 2.353 314.175 2.473
202409 2.211 315.301 2.316
202412 2.311 315.605 2.418
202503 1.827 319.799 1.886
202506 2.035 322.561 2.083
202509 2.552 324.800 2.595
202512 2.274 324.054 2.317
202603 1.957 330.213 1.957

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

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 PS Ratio of 1.39 mean?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #409 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.39 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.82. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 1.39 is 31.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #409 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Helix Energy Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Energy Solutions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PUMP and AESI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #409 out of 708 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Helix Energy Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 1.39 is 31.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Helix Energy Solutions Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Helix Energy Solutions Group has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 708 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 1.39 is 31.8% above 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.06 — 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 PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 $9.81, compared to a current price of $9.82 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 31.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Helix Energy Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 27, 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $9.82 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.81. GuruFocus considers Helix Energy Solutions Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.39 (54% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: $9.81 vs. price of $9.82 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#409 of 708)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CTV:Germany
Address 3505 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77043
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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