Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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ATH:HTO Hellenic Telecommunication Organization SA ATH:HTO
79 GF Score
Price €19.80
GF Value €14.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Financial Strength?

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ATH:HTO +0.20% 79 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ATH:HTO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.89. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.34. As of today, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Altman Z-Score is 2.78.


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization  (ATH:HTO) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Financial Strength Related Terms


ATH:HTO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength falls into.


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Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €392 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €508 Mil.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*392.2/-12.3
=31.89

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(647.4 + 508.2) / 3430.4
=0.34

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has a Z-score of 2.78, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Hellenic Telecommunication Organization is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.78 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength compare to VZ and TMUS?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (ATH:HTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.79, compared to a current price of €19.80 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 (ATH:HTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.80 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.79. GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:HTO:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €14.79 vs. price of €19.80 (33.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Business Description

Address 99 Kifissias Avenue, Marousi, GRC, 15124
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.
79GF Score

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