Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN) Altman Z-Score: 1.47 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Helios Towers Altman Z-Score?

Helios Towers MEX:HTWSN 78 Altman Z-Score is 1.47 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates MEX:HTWSN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN18.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Helios Towers ranks worse than 55.59% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.5 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Helios Towers has a Altman Z-Score of 1.47, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Towers's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:HTWSN' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.35   Max: 2.06
Current: 1.5

During the past 10 years, Helios Towers's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.06. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.35.


Helios Towers  (MEX:HTWSN) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


Helios Towers Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Helios Towers Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios Towers's Altman Z-Score 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 Altman Z-Score Chart

Helios Towers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.48 0.68 0.72 1.02 1.35

Helios Towers Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Altman Z-Score 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 0.72 0.00 1.02 0.00 1.35

MEX:HTWSN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Helios Towers's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score 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 Altman Z-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Helios Towers's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helios Towers's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Helios Towers Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman 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.

Helios Towers's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.0476+1.4*-0.0129+3.3*0.1259+0.6*1.1288+1.0*0.3382
=1.47

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was MXN45,470 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN10,632 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN8,466 Mil.
Retained Earnings was MXN-585 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was MXN2,449 Mil.
Interest Expense was MXN-3,277 Mil.
Revenue was MXN15,379 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was MXN49,775 Mil.
Total Liabilities was MXN44,094 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(10632.366 - 8466.28)/45469.794
=0.0476

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-585.185/45469.794
=-0.0129

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(2448.775 - -3277.037)/45469.794
=0.1259

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=49775.475/44094.159
=1.1288

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=15378.668/45469.794
=0.3382

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Helios Towers has a Altman Z-Score of 1.47 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 1.47 mean?
Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.47 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Helios Towers' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.68 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #204 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Helios Towers' Altman Z-Score too high?
Helios Towers' current Altman Z-Score of 1.47 is near median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.06. The Telecommunication Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.72. Helios Towers' value of 1.47 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #204 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Towers has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Towers' Altman Z-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Helios Towers ranks #204 out of 367 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Helios Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.72. Helios Towers' value of 1.47 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Helios Towers' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.68 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Helios Towers 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 Altman Z-Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.72, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helios Towers's current Altman Z-Score of 1.47 is 14.5% 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 Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Helios Towers and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Towers's current Altman Z-Score is 1.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.35. 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?
Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN) has a current Altman Z-Score of 1.47. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN18.51, compared to a current price of MXN31.15 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 14.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.72. Helios Towers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Towers (MEX:HTWSN), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.47 as of Jun. 24, 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 (MEX:HTWSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Towers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN31.15 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN18.51.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HTWSN:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.47 (near median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: MXN18.51 vs. price of MXN31.15 (68.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#204 of 367)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HTWSN 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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