Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) EV-to-EBIT: 27.27 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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FRA:CTV Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc FRA:CTV
81 GF Score
Price €7.92
GF Value €8.96
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What is Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBIT?

Helix Energy Solutions Group FRA:CTV -4.98% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 27.27 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 19.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.96. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Oil & Gas companies, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks worse than 84.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Enterprise Value is €1,283 Mil. Helix Energy Solutions Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €47 Mil. Therefore, Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 27.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CTV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.11   Med: 19.62   Max: 1502.58
Current: 26.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Helix Energy Solutions Group was 1502.58. The lowest was -76.11. And the median was 19.62.

FRA:CTV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
84.78% of 690 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.84 vs FRA:CTV: 26.37

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Helix Energy Solutions Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,352 Mil. Helix Energy Solutions Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €47 Mil. Helix Energy Solutions Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.48%.


Helix Energy Solutions Group  (FRA:CTV) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Helix Energy Solutions Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=47.056/1352.3352
=3.48 %

Helix Energy Solutions Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,352 Mil.
Helix Energy Solutions Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €47 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Helix Energy Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.34 -25.53 61.44 14.60 14.68

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
EV-to-EBIT 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 10.51 13.61 13.40 14.68 28.58

FRA:CTV vs PUMP, AESI, VTOL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1283.374/47.056
=27.27

Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Enterprise Value is €1,283 Mil.
Helix Energy Solutions Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €47 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 mean?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 19.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #585 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 19.62. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.84. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 27.27 is 130.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #585 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helix Energy Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to PUMP and AESI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #585 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Helix Energy Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.84. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 27.27 is 130.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.62 vs. the industry median of 11.84, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.84, based on 690 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 is 130.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.27, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 19.62. 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?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 27.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.96, compared to a current price of €7.92 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.27, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 19.62 and 130.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.84. Helix Energy Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.27 as of Jul. 30, 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 (FRA:CTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.92 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.96.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CTV:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 27.27 (39% above median its 10-year median of 19.62)
  • GF Value™: €8.96 vs. price of €7.92 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 130.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#585 of 690)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CTV 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 HLX:USACTV: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.
81GF Score

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