ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Helix Energy Solutions Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.25%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Helix Energy Solutions Group's WACC % is 6.18%. Helix Energy Solutions Group's ROC % is 1.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Helix Energy Solutions Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Helix Energy Solutions Group's WACC % is 6.18%. Helix Energy Solutions Group's ROC % is 1.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Helix Energy Solutions Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Helix Energy Solutions Group ROC % Related Terms
Helix Energy Solutions Group ROC % Historical Data
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 Energy Solutions Group (HLX) has a ROC % of -2.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors.
Is Helix Energy Solutions Group's ROC % too high?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's current ROC % is -2.25%. 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 ROC % compare to WBI and RES?
Helix Energy Solutions Group's ROC % of -2.25% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.63, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Helix Energy Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Energy Solutions Group's current ROC % is -2.25%. 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 (HLX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.79, compared to a current price of $8.72 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -2.25%. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), the current ROC % is -2.25% as of Mar. 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 (HLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helix Energy Solutions Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.72 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.79.
GuruFocus considers Helix Energy Solutions Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HLX:
ROC %: -2.25%
GF Value™: $9.79 vs. price of $8.72 (11% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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