Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Helios TowersLSE:HTWS +0.30%78 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 13.13. 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 314 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks worse than 66.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helios Towers's enterprise value is £3,400.6 Mil.
Helios Towers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £363.7 Mil. Therefore, Helios Towers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HTWS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.83 Med: 13.13 Max: 21.91
Current: 9.35
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helios Towers was 21.91. The lowest was 7.83. And the median was 13.13.
LSE:HTWS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.56% of 314
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.91
vs LSE:HTWS: 9.35
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Helios Towers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Helios Towers's share price for today is £1.992.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helios Towers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.024.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Helios Towers's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Helios Towers's current Enterprise Value is £3,400.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helios Towers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £363.7 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-EBITDA of 9.35 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helios Towers. This is 29% below median its historical median of 13.13. Over the past decade, Helios Towers' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.83 to 21.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #209 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Helios Towers' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helios Towers' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.35 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 13.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.83 to a high of 21.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.91. Helios Towers' value of 9.35 is 35.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #209 out of 314 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-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #209 out of 314 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helios Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.91. Helios Towers' value of 9.35 is 35.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Towers' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.83 to 21.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.13 vs. the industry median of 6.91, 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-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.91, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helios Towers's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.35 is 35.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helios Towers. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Towers's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 13.13. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 13.13 and 35.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.91. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35 as of Jul. 16, 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 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.26.
GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HTWS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.35 (29% below median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: £1.26 vs. price of £1.99 (58.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#209 of 314)
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.
78GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:HTWS
EV-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:HTWS has been successfully added to your 
