Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.10x as of September 2025. Operating cash flow of $24.28 Million exceeds net income of $22.07 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore HLX operating cash flow to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1995–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc across 22 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (1995–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc stock valuation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.34x | $186.03 Million | $55.64 Million | ▼ -32.0% |
| 2020 | 4.92x | $98.80 Million | $20.08 Million | ▲ +67.9% |
| 2019 | 2.93x | $169.67 Million | $57.92 Million | ▼ -57.4% |
| 2018 | 6.88x | $196.74 Million | $28.60 Million | ▲ +300.4% |
| 2017 | 1.72x | $51.64 Million | $30.05 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2014 | 1.84x | $359.49 Million | $195.55 Million | ▲ +176.8% |
| 2013 | 0.66x | $74.36 Million | $111.98 Million | ▼ -84.4% |
| 2011 | 4.26x | $567.16 Million | $133.08 Million | ▲ +70.4% |
| 2009 | 2.50x | $415.55 Million | $166.17 Million | ▲ +92.5% |
| 2007 | 1.30x | $416.33 Million | $320.48 Million | ▼ -12.2% |
| 2006 | 1.48x | $514.04 Million | $347.39 Million | ▼ -6.9% |
| 2005 | 1.59x | $242.43 Million | $152.57 Million | ▼ -42.1% |
| 2004 | 2.74x | $226.81 Million | $82.66 Million | ▲ +7.7% |
| 2003 | 2.55x | $87.12 Million | $34.21 Million | ▼ -51.7% |
| 2002 | 5.27x | $65.20 Million | $12.38 Million | ▲ +71.0% |
| 2001 | 3.08x | $89.11 Million | $28.93 Million | ▲ +33.8% |
| 2000 | 2.30x | $53.70 Million | $23.33 Million | ▲ +52.6% |
| 1999 | 1.51x | $25.50 Million | $16.90 Million | ▲ +1.9% |
| 1998 | 1.48x | $35.70 Million | $24.10 Million | ▼ -3.7% |
| 1997 | 1.54x | $22.30 Million | $14.50 Million | ▲ +70.0% |
| 1996 | 0.90x | $7.60 Million | $8.40 Million | ▼ -79.6% |
| 1995 | 4.44x | $12.00 Million | $2.70 Million | — |