Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) OCF Yield %: -3.82 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


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What is Helix Exploration OCF Yield %?

Helix Exploration LSE:HEX -0.80% 19 OCF Yield % is -3.82 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HEX with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,663 Metals & Mining companies, Helix Exploration ranks better than 53.02% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Helix Exploration's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is £-1.79 Mil, and Market Cap is £48.49 Mil. Therefore, Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % for today is -3.82%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HEX' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.82   Med: 0   Max: -3.82
Current: -3.82


During the past 2 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Helix Exploration was -3.82%. The lowest was -3.82%. And the median was %.

LSE:HEX's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
53.02% of 2663 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -4.29 vs LSE:HEX: -3.82

Helix Exploration's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Helix Exploration OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Helix Exploration OCF Yield % Related Terms


Helix Exploration OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % Chart

Helix Exploration Annual Data
Trend Sep24 Sep25
OCF Yield %
-1.66 -3.56

Helix Exploration Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF Yield % 0.00 0.46 -8.98 -3.38 -2.17

Helix Exploration OCF Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Helix Exploration's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Helix Exploration OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-1.825 / 51.237175
=-3.56%

Helix Exploration's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-0.922 * 2 / 84.847868
=-2.17%

* 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 OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -3.82 mean?
Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) has a OCF Yield % of -3.82 as of Jul. 08, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Helix Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #1251 out of 2663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % too high?
Helix Exploration's current OCF Yield % is -3.82. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #1251 out of 2663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helix Exploration has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Exploration's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #1251 out of 2663 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Helix Exploration in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Helix Exploration and its competitors. Helix Exploration's current OCF Yield % is -3.82. 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 OCF Yield % of -3.82. The current OCF Yield % is -3.82. Helix Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX), the current OCF Yield % is -3.82 as of Jul. 08, 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 Business Description

Address 25EP, Eccleston Yards, 25 Eccleston Place, London, GBR, SW1W 9NF
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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