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Helios TowersLSE:HTWS +0.30%78 Debt-to-Equity is 49.41 as of Dec. 2025, which is 570% above its 10-year median of 7.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTWS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 322 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks worse than 99.69% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HTWS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.67 Med: 7.37 Max: 413.8
Current: 49.41
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Helios Towers was 413.80. The lowest was -27.67. And the median was 7.37.
LSE:HTWS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.69% of 322
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.615
vs LSE:HTWS: 49.41
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Helios Towers Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Helios Towers Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's Debt-to-Equity 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.
LSE:HTWS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Helios Towers Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 49.41 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. This is 570% above median its historical median of 7.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #321 out of 322 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Helios Towers' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Helios Towers' current Debt-to-Equity of 49.41 is 570% above median its 10-year median of 7.37. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Helios Towers' value of 49.41 is 7934.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #321 out of 322 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helios Towers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Towers' Debt-to-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #321 out of 322 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Helios Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. Helios Towers' value of 49.41 is 7934.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.37 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Helios Towers 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 322 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helios Towers's current Debt-to-Equity of 49.41 is 7934.1% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Towers's current Debt-to-Equity is 49.41, which is 570% above median its own 10-year median of 7.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Towers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.26, compared to a current price of £1.99 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 49.41, which is 570% above median its 10-year median of 7.37 and 7934.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.62. Helios Towers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 49.41 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.99 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.26.
GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HTWS:
Debt-to-Equity: 49.41 (570% above median its 10-year median of 7.37)
GF Value™: £1.26 vs. price of £1.99 (58.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7934.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#321 of 322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HTWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Towers PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides telecommunications towers and infrastructure. The company offers tower-related operational services, including site selection, site preparation, maintenance, security, and power management. The solutions offered by the company include Colocation, Build-to-suit, In-building solutions, Managed Services, and others.
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