HLX
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Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) closed at $9.59 as of 2026-03-20, trading 19.1% above its 200-week moving average of $8.05. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 9.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 75, HLX is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.79 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1450 weeks of data, HLX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -11.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1413 million, HLX is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 2.0%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 3.1% reduction over three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 27.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HLX would have grown to $136, compared to $930 for the S&P 500. HLX has returned 1.1% annualized vs 8.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 89.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HLX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HLX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying HLX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.7% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +9.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +12.6% vs +27.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HLX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HLX has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +-11.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Apr 1999 | 42 | 53.7% | -0.6% | +27.6% |
| May 1999 | May 1999 | 1 | 3.1% | +87.8% | +56.6% |
| Jul 2001 | Oct 2001 | 9 | 9.5% | -6.7% | +11.4% |
| Jul 2002 | Sep 2002 | 12 | 19.8% | +13.6% | -0.9% |
| Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 | 1 | 4.0% | +2.6% | -4.2% |
| Jan 2003 | Dec 2003 | 47 | 26.8% | +15.8% | -10.9% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 3 | 6.9% | -85.5% | -69.3% |
| Jul 2008 | Jul 2011 | 155 | 90.3% | -66.9% | -69.7% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 11 | 22.7% | +12.8% | -38.0% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 6.4% | +13.1% | -36.0% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 1.9% | +23.0% | -37.9% |
| Jan 2015 | Aug 2018 | 189 | 86.1% | -75.1% | -50.6% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 1 | 0.7% | -12.2% | +8.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Mar 2019 | 21 | 31.7% | +6.3% | +13.6% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 2 | 5.8% | -63.5% | +35.6% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 3 | 4.7% | -40.6% | +33.8% |
| Feb 2020 | Oct 2022 | 139 | 86.8% | -27.0% | +42.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Jan 2026 | 43 | 24.3% | N/A | +42.3% |
| Average | 38 | — | +-11.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HLX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is currently 19.1% above its 200-week moving average of $8.05. It would need to fall to $8.05 to cross below the line.
What is HLX's 200-week moving average price?
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $8.05 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HLX drops below its 200-week moving average?
HLX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -11.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is HLX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HLX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 75 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 12.0%. Return on equity is 2.0%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HLX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.8 years, $100 invested in HLX would have grown to $136, compared to $930 for the S&P 500. That's 1.1% annualized vs 8.3% for the index. HLX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20