Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.92 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:CTV Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc FRA:CTV
81 GF Score
Price €7.83
GF Value €8.23
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What is Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Helix Energy Solutions Group FRA:CTV -1.20% 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 9.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.23. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Oil & Gas companies, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks worse than 50.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helix Energy Solutions Group's enterprise value is €1,291 Mil. Helix Energy Solutions Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €163 Mil. Therefore, Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.92.

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

FRA:CTV' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: 9.18   Max: 31.09
Current: 7.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helix Energy Solutions Group was 31.09. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was 9.18.

FRA:CTV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.85% of 763 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.62 vs FRA:CTV: 7.78

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-31), Helix Energy Solutions Group's stock price is €7.825. Helix Energy Solutions Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.084. Therefore, Helix Energy Solutions Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 93.15.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Helix Energy Solutions Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.825/0.084
=93.15

Helix Energy Solutions Group's share price for today is €7.825.
Helix Energy Solutions Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.084.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

Helix Energy Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Helix Energy Solutions Group Quarterly Data
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FRA:CTV vs PUMP, AESI, VTOL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


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Helix Energy Solutions Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1291.049/163.015
=7.92

Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Enterprise Value is €1,291 Mil.
Helix Energy Solutions Group's EBITDA 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 €163 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.92 mean?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.92 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group. This is 14% below median its historical median of 9.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #388 out of 763 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.92 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.18. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.62. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 7.92 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #388 out of 763 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to PUMP and AESI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #388 out of 763 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helix Energy Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.62. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 7.92 is 3.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.18 vs. the industry median of 7.62, 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-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.62, based on 763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 7.92 is 3.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.62 — 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-EBITDA is 7.92, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 9.18. 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-EBITDA of 7.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.23, compared to a current price of €7.83 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.18 and 3.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.62. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92 as of Jul. 31, 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 €7.83 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.23.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CTV:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.92 (14% below median its 10-year median of 9.18)
  • GF Value™: €8.23 vs. price of €7.83 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#388 of 763)

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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