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Helios TowersLSE:HTWS -0.70%78 EV-to-EBIT is 14.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 38.35. 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 282 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks worse than 55.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HTWS'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -158.15 Med: 38.35 Max: 345.08
Current: 14.39
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Helios Towers was 345.08. The lowest was -158.15. And the median was 38.35.
LSE:HTWS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 55.32% of 282
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.05
vs LSE:HTWS: 14.39
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Helios Towers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,048.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helios Towers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £235.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Helios Towers EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Helios Towers's current Enterprise Value is £3,394.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helios Towers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £235.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 14.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 38.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #156 out of 282 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Helios Towers' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Helios Towers' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.39 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 38.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05. Helios Towers' value of 14.39 is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #156 out of 282 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #156 out of 282 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Helios Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05. Helios Towers' value of 14.39 is 10.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 38.35 vs. the industry median of 13.05, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.05, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helios Towers's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.39 is 10.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Towers's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.39, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 38.35. 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 57.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.39, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 38.35 and 10.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.05. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.39 as of Jul. 15, 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 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 57.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.26.
GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HTWS:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.39 (62% below median its 10-year median of 38.35)
GF Value™: £1.26 vs. price of £1.99 (57.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#156 of 282)
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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