Helio (HLEOD) EV-to-FCF: -10.54 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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What is Helio EV-to-FCF?

Helio HLEOD -15.82% 4 EV-to-FCF is -10.54 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLEOD with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Aerospace & Defense companies, Helio ranks worse than 549450% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Helio's Enterprise Value is $22.74 Mil. Helio's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-2.16 Mil. Therefore, Helio's EV-to-FCF for today is -10.54.

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

HLEOD' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.8   Med: -8.11   Max: -2.1
Current: -10.54

During the past 2 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Helio was -2.10. The lowest was -41.80. And the median was -8.11.

HLEOD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 182 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 33.13 vs HLEOD: -10.54

EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-07-25), Helio's stock price is $4.125. Helio's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-2.300. Therefore, Helio's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Helio  (OTCPK:HLEOD) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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)
=4.125/-2.300
=At Loss

Helio's share price for today is $4.125.
Helio's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.300.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Helio EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Helio EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helio's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Chart

Helio Annual Data
Trend Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-FCF
-8.83 -2.43

Helio Quarterly Data
Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.25 -4.18 -2.43 -17.04 -29.86

HLEOD vs DUKR, DFNS, XERI: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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

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

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


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Helio EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=22.738/-2.158
=-10.54

Helio's current Enterprise Value is $22.74 Mil.
Helio's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.16 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -10.54 mean?
Helio (HLEOD) has a EV-to-FCF of -10.54 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Helio and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helio ranks #999999 out of 182 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Helio's EV-to-FCF too high?
Helio's current EV-to-FCF is -10.54. Based on the distribution chart, Helio ranks #999999 out of 182 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-FCF compare to DUKR and DFNS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Helio ranks #999999 out of 182 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Helio in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 33.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 33.13, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Helio and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 33.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helio's current EV-to-FCF is -10.54. 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 (HLEOD) has a current EV-to-FCF of -10.54. The current EV-to-FCF is -10.54. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helio (HLEOD), the current EV-to-FCF is -10.54 as of Jul. 25, 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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