Hellenic Telecommunication OrganizationATH:HTO +3.10%85 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 8.44. GuruFocus rates ATH:HTO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks better than 86.07% on this metric.
ATH:HTO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 8.44 Max: 13.32
Current: 11.76
During the past 13 years, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.32%. The lowest was 1.15%. And the median was 8.44%.
ATH:HTO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 86.07% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs ATH:HTO: 11.76
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
ATH:HTO vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.29% mean?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.29% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 8.44. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.15 to 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #51 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.29% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 8.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 13.32. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 1.29% is 62.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #51 out of 366 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 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #51 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 1.29% is 62.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.15 to 13.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.44 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization has consistently been below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.29% is 62.4% below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 8.44. 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 €14.80, compared to a current price of €19.64 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 8.44 and 62.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29% 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 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 €19.64 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.80.
GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:HTO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.29% (85% below median its 10-year median of 8.44)
GF Value™: €14.80 vs. price of €19.64 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#51 of 366)
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
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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