ATH:HTO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.24% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs ATH:HTO: 78.57
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization had a gross margin of 78.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization had a gross margin of 78.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Gross Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) has a Gross Margin % of 78.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.32. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Gross Margin % has ranged from 75.83 to 79.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #37 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Gross Margin % too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Gross Margin % of 78.46% is near median its 10-year median of 77.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.83 to a high of 79.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 78.46% is 52.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #37 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #37 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 78.46% is 52.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 75.83 to 79.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.32 vs. the industry median of 51.42, 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 Gross Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.42, based on 344 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Gross Margin % of 78.46% is 52.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Gross Margin % is 78.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.32. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.79, compared to a current price of €19.11 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.32 and 52.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO), the current Gross Margin % is 78.46% 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 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 €19.11 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.79.
GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:HTO:
Gross Margin %: 78.46% (near median its 10-year median of 77.32)
GF Value™: €14.79 vs. price of €19.11 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#37 of 344)
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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