Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) Cash-to-Debt: 0.67 (As of Jun. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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ATH:HTO Hellenic Telecommunication Organization SA ATH:HTO
78 GF Score
Price €19.78
GF Value €14.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cash-to-Debt?

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ATH:HTO 78 Cash-to-Debt is 0.67 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates ATH:HTO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks better than 63.84% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.67.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

ATH:HTO' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.57   Max: 0.75
Current: 0.67

During the past 13 years, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.75. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.57.

ATH:HTO's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
63.84% of 365 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs ATH:HTO: 0.67

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization  (ATH:HTO) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cash-to-Debt Chart

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.46 0.43 0.43 0.50

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Quarterly Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.43 0.61 0.50 0.67

ATH:HTO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.67 mean?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.67 as of Jun. 2026. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.34 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #132 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.67 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.75. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 0.67 is 76.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #132 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cash-to-Debt compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #132 out of 365 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 0.67 is 76.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.34 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.38, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.67 is 76.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.67, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.16, compared to a current price of €19.78 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.67, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 76.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.38. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.67 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.78 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.16. GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:HTO:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.67 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: €14.16 vs. price of €19.78 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#132 of 365)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Business Description

Address 99 Kifissias Avenue, Marousi, GRC, 15124
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization SA is a telecommunications company that offers Internet access services, TV services, broadband, fixed-line services, and mobile telecommunication. The reportable segments of the company are as follows: i) Greece - Fixed business includes fixed-line services, internet access services, national and international wholesale services, and TV services in Greece. ii) Greece - Mobile business includes mobile telecommunications services and retail operations (shops). iii) TELEKOM ROMANIA MOBILE provides mobile telecommunications services in Romania.
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