ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % 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. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ROA % Related Terms
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ROA % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO) has a ROA % of 1.08% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's ROA % has ranged from 0.92 to 10.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #46 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's ROA % too high?
Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current ROA % of 1.08% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 10.75. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 1.08% is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #46 out of 372 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 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization ranks #46 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Hellenic Telecommunication Organization in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's value of 1.08% is 60.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's own ROA % has ranged from 0.92 to 10.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 2.75, 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 ROA % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current ROA % of 1.08% is 60.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hellenic Telecommunication Organization and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's current ROA % is 1.08%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 6.77. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.79, compared to a current price of €19.11 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.08%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 60.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. Hellenic Telecommunication Organization's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (ATH:HTO), the current ROA % is 1.08% 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 €19.11 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.79.
GuruFocus considers Hellenic Telecommunication Organization to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:HTO:
ROA %: 1.08% (84% below median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: €14.79 vs. price of €19.11 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#46 of 372)
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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