Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) EV-to-EBIT: -36.00 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is Helix Exploration EV-to-EBIT?

Helix Exploration LSE:HEX +10.67% 18 EV-to-EBIT is -36.00 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HEX with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 671 Metals & Mining companies, Helix Exploration ranks worse than 149031.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Helix Exploration's Enterprise Value is £76.32 Mil. Helix Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-2.12 Mil. Therefore, Helix Exploration's EV-to-EBIT for today is -36.00.

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

LSE:HEX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -36

LSE:HEX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 671 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.66 vs LSE:HEX: -36.00

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Helix Exploration's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £83.09 Mil. Helix Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-2.12 Mil. Helix Exploration's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.55%.


Helix Exploration  (LSE:HEX) 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 Exploration'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 )
=-2.12/83.093868
=-2.55 %

Helix Exploration's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £83.09 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helix Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-2.12 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 Exploration EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Helix Exploration EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helix Exploration'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 Exploration EV-to-EBIT Chart

Helix Exploration Annual Data
Trend Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
-8.84 -26.12

Helix Exploration Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Helix Exploration EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Helix Exploration'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 Exploration EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Helix Exploration's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Helix Exploration EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Helix Exploration's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=76.317/-2.12
=-36.00

Helix Exploration's current Enterprise Value is £76.32 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helix Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-2.12 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 -36.00 mean?
Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) has a EV-to-EBIT of -36.00 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helix Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #999999 out of 671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Helix Exploration's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Helix Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT is -36.00. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #999999 out of 671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helix Exploration has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Exploration's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #999999 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Helix Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.66. 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.66, based on 671 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. 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 Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT is -36.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helix Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -36.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is -36.00. Helix Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Exploration (LSE:HEX), the current EV-to-EBIT is -36.00 as of Aug. 09, 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.

Helix Exploration Business Description

Address 25EP, Eccleston Yards, 25 Eccleston Place, London, GBR, SW1W 9NF
Helix Exploration PLC is engaged in the exploration, commercial development, and monetization of a non-hydrocarbon associated helium rich gas structure focusing on Rudyard Project. The company associates it's operations in Montana, North America.
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