Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.97 (As of Dec. 2025)

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Price £1.89
GF Value £1.26
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What is Helios Towers Liabilities-to-Assets?

Helios Towers LSE:HTWS -3.08% 78 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.97 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Helios Towers's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,829.3 Mil. Helios Towers's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,886.4 Mil. Therefore, Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.97.


Helios Towers  (LSE:HTWS) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


Helios Towers Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms


Helios Towers Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.

Helios Towers Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Helios Towers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.98 1.02 0.99 0.97

Helios Towers Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 1.03 0.99 0.96 0.97

LSE:HTWS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Helios Towers Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=1829.328/1886.399
=0.97

Helios Towers's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=1829.328/1886.399
=0.97

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.97 mean?
Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.97 as of Dec. 2025. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors.
Is Helios Towers' Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Helios Towers' current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.97. 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' Liabilities-to-Assets compare to TMUS and VZ?
Helios Towers' Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.97 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. Helios Towers's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.97. 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 £1.89 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.97. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.97 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 (LSE:HTWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.89 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.26. GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HTWS:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.97
  • GF Value™: £1.26 vs. price of £1.89 (49.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 8 Bishopsgate, 21st Floor, London, GBR, EC2N 4BQ
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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