HLTOF (Hellenic Telecommunication Organization) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.55 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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HLTOF Hellenic Telecommunication Organization SA HLTOF
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What is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization HLTOF +11.39% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates HLTOF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.58. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks worse than 78.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current share price is $20.85. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.88. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HLTOF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99   Med: 3.08   Max: 4.31
Current: 3.74

During the past years, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.31. The lowest was 1.99. And the median was 3.08.

HLTOF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.55% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs HLTOF: 3.74

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.105. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $5.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Hellenic Telecommunication Organization  (OTCPK:HLTOF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 2.88 2.88 3.07 3.05 3.18

HLTOF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.85/5.88
=3.55

* 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.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=6.105/122.4500*122.4500
=6.105

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 122.4500.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201503 4.795 100.549 5.839
201506 4.891 100.838 5.939
201509 5.104 100.856 6.197
201512 5.030 100.087 6.154
201603 5.204 99.041 6.434
201606 5.188 100.121 6.345
201609 5.328 99.878 6.532
201612 5.084 100.110 6.219
201703 5.224 100.770 6.348
201706 5.411 101.138 6.551
201709 5.836 100.882 7.084
201712 5.676 100.762 6.898
201803 6.137 100.534 7.475
201806 5.530 102.121 6.631
201809 5.763 101.982 6.920
201812 5.531 101.330 6.684
201906 4.765 101.837 5.729
201912 4.842 102.120 5.806
202006 4.617 100.239 5.640
202012 5.286 99.751 6.489
202103 0.000 99.817 0.000
202106 4.878 101.270 5.898
202109 0.000 102.095 0.000
202112 4.986 104.853 5.823
202203 5.072 108.651 5.716
202206 4.464 113.517 4.815
202209 4.393 114.371 4.703
202212 4.565 112.428 4.972
202303 4.895 113.620 5.275
202306 4.562 115.515 4.836
202309 4.786 116.234 5.042
202312 5.093 116.364 5.359
202403 5.398 117.285 5.636
202406 4.838 118.129 5.015
202409 0.000 119.650 0.000
202412 5.072 119.360 5.203
202503 5.615 120.133 5.723
202506 5.244 121.399 5.289
202509 5.959 121.950 5.983
202512 6.105 122.450 6.105

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 mean?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (HLTOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #227 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 4.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 3.55 is 98.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #227 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #227 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 3.55 is 98.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 4.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 1.79, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.79, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 is 98.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.08. 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?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (HLTOF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.58, compared to a current price of $20.85 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 98.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.79. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (HLTOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55 as of Jul. 19, 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 (HLTOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.85 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.58.

Key valuation signals for HLTOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.55 (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.08)
  • GF Value™: $15.58 vs. price of $20.85 (33.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#227 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HLTOF 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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