Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 127,435 105,929 -26,137 -48,056 -107,234
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,358,560 1,289,730 873,100 674,728 733,555
Operating profit margin 9.38% 8.21% -2.99% -7.12% -14.62%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $127,435K ÷ $1,358,560K
= 9.38%

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc's operating profit margin has shown a positive trend over the years. The company experienced a significant improvement from negative margins in 2020 and 2021 to achieving positive margins in 2023 and 2024. The operating profit margin increased from -14.62% in 2020 to 9.38% in 2024, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. This positive trend indicates that the company has been able to better control its operating expenses relative to its revenues, resulting in improved profitability over the years. Continued focus on managing costs and enhancing operational effectiveness has led to a healthier operating profit margin for Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc
HLX
9.38%
Core Laboratories NV
CLB
11.20%
Oceaneering International Inc
OII
9.25%
RPC Inc
RES
6.89%