Helios TowersMEX:HTWSN 78 Gross Margin % is 53.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 34.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:HTWSN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN18.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks better than 50.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HTWSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.51 Med: 34.5 Max: 51.52
Current: 51.52
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Helios Towers was 51.52%. The lowest was 16.51%. And the median was 34.50%.
MEX:HTWSN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.29% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs MEX:HTWSN: 51.52
Helios Towers had a gross margin of 53.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Helios Towers was 8.80% per year.
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
Helios Towers had a gross margin of 53.35% 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.
Helios Towers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Helios Towers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's Gross Margin % 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.
MEX:HTWSN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers'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.
Helios Towers Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers'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.
Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN) has a Gross Margin % of 53.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 34.50. Over the past decade, Helios Towers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.51 to 51.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #171 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Helios Towers' Gross Margin % too high?
Helios Towers' current Gross Margin % of 53.35% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 34.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.51 to a high of 51.52. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Helios Towers' value of 53.35% is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #171 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Towers has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Towers' Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #171 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Helios Towers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Helios Towers' value of 53.35% is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Towers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.51 to 51.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.50 vs. the industry median of 51.42, 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 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. Helios Towers's current Gross Margin % of 53.35% is 3.8% 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 Helios Towers 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. Helios Towers's current Gross Margin % is 53.35%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 34.50. 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?
Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN18.51, compared to a current price of MXN31.15 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.35%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 34.50 and 3.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN), the current Gross Margin % is 53.35% 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 (MEX:HTWSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN31.15 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN18.51.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HTWSN:
Gross Margin %: 53.35% (55% above median its 10-year median of 34.50)
GF Value™: MXN18.51 vs. price of MXN31.15 (68.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#171 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HTWSN 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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