Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.08
10.37
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Quarterly Data
2021-03
2021-06
2022-06
2022-09
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.35
13.40
14.10
12.11
11.48
10.08
10.50
10.86
10.10
10.37
ATH:HTO vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.33 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #73 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.05. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 11.33 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #73 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #73 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.05. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 11.33 is 19.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.05, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.33 is 19.4% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33. 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 €14.80, compared to a current price of €19.64 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33 and 19.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.05. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33 as of Jul. 11, 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 €19.64 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.80.
GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:HTO:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.33
GF Value™: €14.80 vs. price of €19.64 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#73 of 210)
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
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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