Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.93x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $22.59 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($24.28 Million). Explore HLX capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1995–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc across 32 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see HLX cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (1995–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. Check Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.87x | $162.72 Million | $186.03 Million | $23.30 Million | ▲ +0.4% |
| 2023 | 0.87x | $132.87 Million | $152.46 Million | $19.59 Million | ▲ +153.0% |
| 2022 | 0.34x | $17.60 Million | $51.11 Million | $33.50 Million | ▼ -63.4% |
| 2021 | 0.94x | $131.79 Million | $140.12 Million | $8.32 Million | ▲ +18.3% |
| 2020 | 0.80x | $78.56 Million | $98.80 Million | $20.24 Million | ▲ +368.2% |
| 2019 | 0.17x | $28.81 Million | $169.67 Million | $140.85 Million | ▼ -44.0% |
| 2018 | 0.30x | $59.66 Million | $196.74 Million | $137.08 Million | ▲ +108.7% |
| 2017 | -3.48x | $-179.49 Million | $51.64 Million | $231.13 Million | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2016 | -3.82x | $-147.77 Million | $38.71 Million | $186.49 Million | ▼ -101.9% |
| 2015 | -1.89x | $-209.51 Million | $110.81 Million | $320.31 Million | ▼ -289.1% |
| 2015 | 1.00x | $359.49 Million | $359.49 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +1492.5% |
| 2014 | 0.06x | $22.57 Million | $359.49 Million | $336.91 Million | ▼ -93.7% |
| 2014 | 1.00x | $74.36 Million | $74.36 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +129.7% |
| 2013 | -3.36x | $-250.07 Million | $74.36 Million | $324.43 Million | ▼ -1275.5% |
| 2012 | 0.29x | $129.46 Million | $452.50 Million | $323.04 Million | ▼ -53.3% |
| 2011 | 0.61x | $347.39 Million | $567.16 Million | $219.77 Million | ▲ +62.8% |
| 2010 | 0.38x | $124.68 Million | $331.45 Million | $206.77 Million | ▲ +2097.4% |
| 2009 | -0.02x | $-7.83 Million | $415.55 Million | $423.37 Million | ▲ +98.0% |
| 2008 | -0.95x | $-417.81 Million | $437.72 Million | $855.53 Million | ▲ +24.6% |
| 2007 | -1.27x | $-527.27 Million | $416.33 Million | $943.60 Million | ▼ -1548.5% |
| 2006 | 0.09x | $44.95 Million | $514.04 Million | $469.09 Million | ▲ +117.8% |
| 2005 | -0.49x | $-119.06 Million | $242.43 Million | $361.49 Million | ▼ -163.1% |
| 2004 | 0.78x | $176.58 Million | $226.81 Million | $50.22 Million | ▲ +1223.2% |
| 2003 | -0.07x | $-6.04 Million | $87.12 Million | $93.16 Million | ▲ +95.3% |
| 2002 | -1.48x | $-96.56 Million | $65.20 Million | $161.77 Million | ▼ -112.3% |
| 2001 | -0.70x | $-62.15 Million | $89.11 Million | $151.26 Million | ▲ +9.6% |
| 2000 | -0.77x | $-41.42 Million | $53.70 Million | $95.12 Million | ▲ +62.1% |
| 1999 | -2.04x | $-51.90 Million | $25.50 Million | $77.40 Million | ▼ -449.3% |
| 1998 | 0.58x | $20.80 Million | $35.70 Million | $14.90 Million | ▲ +296.9% |
| 1997 | -0.30x | $-6.60 Million | $22.30 Million | $28.90 Million | ▲ +88.6% |
| 1996 | -2.59x | $-19.70 Million | $7.60 Million | $27.30 Million | ▼ -534.8% |
| 1995 | -0.41x | $-4.90 Million | $12.00 Million | $16.90 Million | — |