Helio (HLEO) EV-to-OCF: -3.54 (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

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What is Helio EV-to-OCF?

Helio HLEO +3.25% 4 EV-to-OCF is -3.54 as of Sep. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLEO with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Aerospace & Defense companies, Helio ranks better than 70.72% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Helio's Enterprise Value is $8.68 Mil. Helio's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $-2.45 Mil. Therefore, Helio's EV-to-OCF for today is -3.54.

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

HLEO' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.16   Med: -17.26   Max: -2.54
Current: -3.54

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Helio was -2.54. The lowest was -52.16. And the median was -17.26.

HLEO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
70.72% of 362 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 13.365 vs HLEO: -3.54

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-09-20), Helio's stock price is $1.41451. Helio's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $-2.208. Therefore, Helio's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Helio  (OTCPK:HLEO) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

Helio's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.41451/-2.208
=At Loss

Helio's share price for today is $1.41451.
Helio's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.208.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Helio EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Helio EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helio's EV-to-OCF 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.

Helio EV-to-OCF Chart

Helio Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-OCF
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Helio Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
EV-to-OCF 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 -71.51 -4.19 -13.26 -28.14 -5.26

HLEO vs XERI, KITT, SKTG: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Helio's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


Helio EV-to-OCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Helio's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helio's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Helio EV-to-OCF Calculation

Helio's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=8.677/-2.45246
=-3.54

Helio's current Enterprise Value is $8.68 Mil.
Helio's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.45 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-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -3.54 mean?
Helio (HLEO) has a EV-to-OCF of -3.54 as of Sep. 20, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Helio ranks #106 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Helio's EV-to-OCF too high?
Helio's current EV-to-OCF is -3.54. Based on the distribution chart, Helio ranks #106 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helio has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helio's EV-to-OCF compare to XERI and KITT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Helio ranks #106 out of 362 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Helio in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 13.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 13.37, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helio's current EV-to-OCF is -3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helio stock overvalued right now?
Helio (HLEO) has a current EV-to-OCF of -3.54. The current EV-to-OCF is -3.54. Helio's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helio (HLEO), the current EV-to-OCF is -3.54 as of Sep. 20, 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.

Helio Business Description

Address 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA, USA, 94710
Helio Corp is a technology, engineering, and research and development holding company serving commercial, government, and non-profit organizations. Through its subsidiary, it operates as an aerospace company specializing in the design, engineering, assembly, and testing of space flight qualified hardware, providing systems engineering, modeling, analysis, integration, and test services to customers in government, commercial, private, and non-profit markets. Some of the projects that the company has been a part of include deploying radar antennas on the NASA Europa Clipper mission, providing low-cost antennas for the NASA SunRISE CubeSat constellation, providing systems engineering, integration, test, and operations support for the James Webb Space Telescope, and others.
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