Start with its own history
At 33.13×, HLX is 138.2% above its 6-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · HLXOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesUpdated Oct 29, 2026
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
33.13×
138.2% abovethe 6-observation annual average
Share price10.6
÷Earnings per share0.32
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 33.13 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2010 – 2018
Annual P/ESelected-period average 13.90×
3-year average4.20×1 positive annual observations
5-year average6.57×3 positive annual observations
10-year average13.90×6 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM21.29×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 9 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 4.20× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2016 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.32× | -47.8% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 10.19× | -35.8% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 15.88× | -51.4% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 32.70× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2011 | N/M | N/M |
View all 9 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.13× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How HLX compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 HLX This stockHelix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. | 33.13× |
 NPKINPK International Inc. | 19.65× |
 TTITETRA Technologies, Inc. | 85.95× |
 RESRPC, Inc. | N/M |
 ACDCProFrac Holding Corp. | N/M |
 CLBCore Laboratories N.V. | 28.38× |
 NESRNational Energy Services Reunited Corp. | 22.93× |
 DECDiversified Energy Company PLC | 1.61× |
 VTOLBristow Group Inc. | 14.27× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does HLX’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 21.29×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 10.6 ÷ EPS 0.32 = 33.13×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Oct 29, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
HLX P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.'s current P/E is 33.13× based on the quote data last updated Oct 29, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.