Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.92% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:HTWS Helios Towers PLC LSE:HTWS
79 GF Score
Price £2.03
GF Value £1.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Helios Towers Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Helios Towers LSE:HTWS +0.69% 79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTWS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks worse than 59.84% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Helios Towers's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £13.1 Mil. Helios Towers's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,432.3 Mil. Therefore, Helios Towers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.92%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HTWS' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.18   Med: -8.77   Max: 2.03
Current: 2.03

During the past 10 years, Helios Towers's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.03%. The lowest was -12.18%. And the median was -8.77%.

LSE:HTWS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
59.84% of 366 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43 vs LSE:HTWS: 2.03

Helios Towers  (LSE:HTWS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Helios Towers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Helios Towers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Helios Towers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.10 -10.99 -6.11 1.94 2.01

Helios Towers Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Premium Member Only -7.16 -2.43 6.13 3.21 0.92

LSE:HTWS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers'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.


Helios Towers Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Helios Towers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Helios Towers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=29.282/( (1421.269+1492.132)/ 2 )
=29.282/1456.7005
=2.01 %

Helios Towers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=13.148/( (1372.515+1492.132)/ 2 )
=13.148/1432.3235
=0.92 %

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.92% mean?
Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.92% 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 Helios Towers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #219 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Helios Towers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Helios Towers' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Helios Towers' value of 0.92% is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #219 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Towers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Towers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #219 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Helios Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Helios Towers' value of 0.92% is 73.2% below this benchmark. 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. Helios Towers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.92% is 73.2% 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 Helios Towers 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. Helios Towers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92%. 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 (LSE:HTWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.26, compared to a current price of £2.03 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92% and 73.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. Helios Towers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92% 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 Helios Towers (LSE:HTWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.03 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.26. GuruFocus considers Helios Towers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HTWS:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.92%
  • GF Value™: £1.26 vs. price of £2.03 (61.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#219 of 366)

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


Helios Towers Business Description

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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