HTWSF (Helios Towers) Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 40.44 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 56% Above Median

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HTWSF Helios Towers PLC HTWSF
78 GF Score
Price $2.75
GF Value $1.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Helios Towers Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Helios Towers HTWSF 78 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 40.44 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 25.96. GuruFocus rates HTWSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks worse than 81.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-22), Helios Towers's share price is $2.75. Helios Towers's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.07. Hence, Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 40.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:

HTWSF' s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.73   Med: 25.96   Max: 71.67
Current: 13.64

During the past 11 years, Helios Towers's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 71.67. The lowest was 6.73. And the median was 25.96.

HTWSF's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than
81.15% of 313 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.1 vs HTWSF: 13.64

Helios Towers's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.07. Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.07.

During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Helios Towers was -3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 67.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 44.60% per year.

During the past 11 years, Helios Towers's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 77.00% per year. The lowest was -23.20% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.


Helios Towers Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Helios Towers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 61.39 25.39 8.23 6.26 9.89

Helios Towers Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 10.00 5.82 7.87 9.81 13.52

HTWSF vs VZ, TMUS, T: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


HTWSF
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Helios Towers Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Helios Towers's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Share Price/Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=2.75/0.068
=40.44

Helios Towers's Share Price of today is $2.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helios Towers's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.07.

* 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.

Note: Cash Flow from Operations per share is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average).

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Market Cap/Cash Flow from Operations
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 40.44 mean?
Helios Towers (HTWSF) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 40.44 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 25.96. Over the past decade, Helios Towers' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 6.73 to 71.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #254 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Helios Towers' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Helios Towers' current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 40.44 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 25.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.73 to a high of 71.67. The Telecommunication Services industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.10. Helios Towers' value of 40.44 is 563% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #254 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #254 out of 313 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Helios Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.10. Helios Towers' value of 40.44 is 563% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Towers' own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 6.73 to 71.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.96 vs. the industry median of 6.10, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.10, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helios Towers's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 40.44 is 563% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Towers's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 40.44, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 25.96. 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 $1.74, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 40.44, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 25.96 and 563% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.10. Helios Towers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (HTWSF), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 40.44 as of Sep. 22, 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 $2.75 is trading 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.74. GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HTWSF:

  • Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 40.44 (56% above median its 10-year median of 25.96)
  • GF Value™: $1.74 vs. price of $2.75 (58% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 563% above the Telecommunication Services median (#254 of 313)

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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