Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


FRA:CTV Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc FRA:CTV
81 GF Score
Price €7.55
GF Value €8.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Helix Energy Solutions Group Moat Score?

Helix Energy Solutions Group FRA:CTV -2.39% 81 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.

Helix Energy Solutions Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Helix Energy Solutions Group has No Moat: Helix Energy Solutions operates in a highly competitive oil and gas services industry with minimal customer switching costs and limited pricing power. It lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology to establish a durable moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Helix Energy Solutions Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Helix Energy Solutions Group  (FRA:CTV) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Helix Energy Solutions Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CTV vs RES, VTOL, WBI: Moat Score Comparison

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

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helix Energy Solutions Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helix Energy Solutions Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's Moat Score too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Moat Score is 3. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #245 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helix Energy Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Energy Solutions Group's Moat Score compare to RES and VTOL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks #245 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Helix Energy Solutions Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Helix Energy Solutions Group's value of 3 is 200% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current Moat Score is 3. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.36, compared to a current price of €7.55 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (FRA:CTV), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 €7.55 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.36. GuruFocus considers Helix Energy Solutions Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CTV:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €8.36 vs. price of €7.55 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 1041)

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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