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FRA:OTE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 11.15 Max: 16.71
Current: 15.82
FRA:OTE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.64% of 363
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.43
vs FRA:OTE: 15.82
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (FRA:OTE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Net Margin % Related Terms
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Net 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.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Net Margin % Chart
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Annual Data
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Net 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.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (FRA:OTE) has a Net Margin % of 16.51% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 11.15. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.77 to 16.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #63 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Net Margin % too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Net Margin % of 16.51% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 11.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 16.71. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.43. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 16.51% is 204.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #63 out of 363 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Net Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #63 out of 363 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.43. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 16.51% is 204.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.77 to 16.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 5.43, 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.43, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Net Margin % of 16.51% is 204.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Net Margin % is 16.51%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 11.15. 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 (FRA:OTE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.94, compared to a current price of €19.10 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.51%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 204.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.43. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (FRA:OTE), the current Net Margin % is 16.51% as of Jun. 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 (FRA:OTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.10 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.94.
GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OTE:
Net Margin %: 16.51% (48% above median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: €14.94 vs. price of €19.10 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 204.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#63 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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