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Helix ExplorationLSE:HEX +1.96%18 EV-to-FCF is -8.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HEX with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 445 Metals & Mining companies, Helix Exploration ranks worse than 224718.88% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Helix Exploration's Enterprise Value is £70.74 Mil.
Helix Exploration's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-8.02 Mil. Therefore, Helix Exploration's EV-to-FCF for today is -8.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helix Exploration's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HEX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.64 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -8.64
LSE:HEX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 445
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.88
vs LSE:HEX: -8.64
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.
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.
Helix Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Helix Exploration's share price for today is £0.26.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helix Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.022.
* 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.
Helix Exploration EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Helix Exploration EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helix Exploration'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.
Helix Exploration EV-to-FCF Chart
Helix Exploration Annual Data
Trend
Sep24
Sep25
EV-to-FCF
-8.20
-4.35
Helix Exploration Semi-Annual Data
Mar24
Sep24
Mar25
Sep25
Mar26
EV-to-FCF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Helix Exploration EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Helix Exploration'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.
Helix Exploration EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Helix Exploration's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helix Exploration's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Helix Exploration's current Enterprise Value is £70.74 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helix Exploration's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-8.02 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 (LSE:HEX) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Helix Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Helix Exploration's EV-to-FCF too high?
Helix Exploration's current EV-to-FCF is -8.82. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #999999 out of 445 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-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #999999 out of 445 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Helix Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.88. 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.88, based on 445 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 Helix Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Exploration's current EV-to-FCF is -8.82. 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-FCF of -8.82. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.82. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.82 as of Jul. 15, 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 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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