HTWSF (Helios Towers) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


HTWSF Helios Towers PLC HTWSF
76 GF Score
Price $2.90
GF Value $1.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Helios Towers Moat Score?

Helios Towers HTWSF +0.21% 76 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HTWSF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks better than 95.41% on this metric.

Helios Towers has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Helios Towers has Narrow Moat: Helios Towers has a strong narrow moat with durable cost advantages and a superior distribution network in the telecom infrastructure sector. It benefits from significant regulatory barriers but lacks strong brand strength.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Helios Towers might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Helios Towers  (OTCPK:HTWSF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Helios Towers Moat Score Related Terms

HTWSF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Helios Towers (HTWSF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #18 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Helios Towers' Moat Score too high?
Helios Towers' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #18 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helios Towers has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Towers' Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #18 out of 392 companies for Moat Score. This places Helios Towers in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Helios Towers's current Moat Score is 6. 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 (HTWSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $2.90 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Helios Towers' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (HTWSF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 24, 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 (HTWSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.90 is trading 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72. GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HTWSF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $2.90 (68.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HTWSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Helios Towers Business Description

Other Exchanges HTWSl:UKHTWS:UK8HT:Germany
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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