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As of 08/14/2026 11:57 AM Eastern

HTWS vs. ZEG, ISAT, TALK, GAMA, and KCOM

Should you buy Helios Towers stock or one of its competitors? Helios Towers's main competitors and comparable companies include Zegona Communications (ZEG), Inmarsat (ISAT), TalkTalk Telecom Group (TALK), Gamma Communications (GAMA), and KCOM Group (KCOM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "integrated telecommunication services" industry.

How does Helios Towers compare to Zegona Communications?

Zegona Communications (LON:ZEG) and Helios Towers (LON:HTWS) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Zegona Communications has a beta of 3.414, meaning that its stock price is 241% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Helios Towers has a beta of 1.119, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Zegona Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Helios Towers. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Zegona Communications and 1 mentions for Helios Towers. Helios Towers' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Zegona Communications' score of 0.59 indicating that Helios Towers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zegona Communications
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Helios Towers
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

42.0% of Zegona Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.7% of Helios Towers shares are held by institutional investors. 41.8% of Zegona Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Helios Towers shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Zegona Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Helios Towers. Zegona Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Towers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zegona Communications£3.63B0.97-£136.50M-£30.00N/A
Helios Towers£902.10M2.31-£153.56M£2.4085.33

Helios Towers has a net margin of 3.13% compared to Zegona Communications' net margin of -5.22%. Helios Towers' return on equity of 73.63% beat Zegona Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zegona Communications-5.22% -23.48% -0.50%
Helios Towers 3.13%73.63%5.84%

Zegona Communications currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,333.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.09%. Helios Towers has a consensus target price of GBX 283.33, suggesting a potential upside of 38.35%. Given Zegona Communications' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Zegona Communications is more favorable than Helios Towers.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zegona Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Helios Towers
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Zegona Communications and Helios Towers tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Helios Towers compare to Inmarsat?

Helios Towers (LON:HTWS) and Inmarsat (LON:ISAT) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Helios Towers had 1 more articles in the media than Inmarsat. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Helios Towers and 0 mentions for Inmarsat. Helios Towers' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Inmarsat's score of 0.00 indicating that Helios Towers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Helios Towers Positive
Inmarsat Neutral

40.7% of Helios Towers shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Helios Towers shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Helios Towers presently has a consensus price target of GBX 283.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.35%. Given Helios Towers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Helios Towers is more favorable than Inmarsat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Helios Towers
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Inmarsat
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Helios Towers has a net margin of 3.13% compared to Inmarsat's net margin of 0.00%. Helios Towers' return on equity of 73.63% beat Inmarsat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Helios Towers3.13% 73.63% 5.84%
Inmarsat N/A N/A N/A

Inmarsat has higher revenue and earnings than Helios Towers. Inmarsat is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Towers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Helios Towers£902.10M2.31-£153.56M£2.4085.33
Inmarsat£1.44B0.00N/A-£13.10N/A

Summary

Helios Towers beats Inmarsat on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Helios Towers compare to TalkTalk Telecom Group?

TalkTalk Telecom Group (LON:TALK) and Helios Towers (LON:HTWS) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

In the previous week, Helios Towers had 1 more articles in the media than TalkTalk Telecom Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Helios Towers and 0 mentions for TalkTalk Telecom Group. Helios Towers' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat TalkTalk Telecom Group's score of 0.13 indicating that Helios Towers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TalkTalk Telecom Group Neutral
Helios Towers Positive

Helios Towers has a consensus target price of GBX 283.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.35%. Given Helios Towers' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Helios Towers is more favorable than TalkTalk Telecom Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TalkTalk Telecom Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Helios Towers
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

40.7% of Helios Towers shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Helios Towers shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Helios Towers has a net margin of 3.13% compared to TalkTalk Telecom Group's net margin of 0.00%. Helios Towers' return on equity of 73.63% beat TalkTalk Telecom Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TalkTalk Telecom GroupN/A N/A N/A
Helios Towers 3.13%73.63%5.84%

TalkTalk Telecom Group has higher revenue and earnings than Helios Towers. TalkTalk Telecom Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Towers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TalkTalk Telecom Group£1.52B0.00N/A£12.80N/A
Helios Towers£902.10M2.31-£153.56M£2.4085.33

Summary

Helios Towers beats TalkTalk Telecom Group on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Helios Towers compare to Gamma Communications?

Gamma Communications (LON:GAMA) and Helios Towers (LON:HTWS) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Gamma Communications had 2 more articles in the media than Helios Towers. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Gamma Communications and 1 mentions for Helios Towers. Gamma Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Helios Towers' score of 0.80 indicating that Gamma Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gamma Communications
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Helios Towers
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

48.5% of Gamma Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.7% of Helios Towers shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Gamma Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Helios Towers shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Gamma Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Helios Towers. Gamma Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Towers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gamma Communications£645.80M1.35£55.98M£69.3014.08
Helios Towers£902.10M2.31-£153.56M£2.4085.33

Gamma Communications has a net margin of 7.56% compared to Helios Towers' net margin of 3.13%. Helios Towers' return on equity of 73.63% beat Gamma Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gamma Communications7.56% 13.14% 11.78%
Helios Towers 3.13%73.63%5.84%

Gamma Communications has a beta of 0.889, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Helios Towers has a beta of 1.119, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Gamma Communications currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,538, indicating a potential upside of 57.66%. Helios Towers has a consensus target price of GBX 283.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.35%. Given Gamma Communications' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Gamma Communications is more favorable than Helios Towers.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gamma Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Helios Towers
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Gamma Communications beats Helios Towers on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Helios Towers compare to KCOM Group?

KCOM Group (LON:KCOM) and Helios Towers (LON:HTWS) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

40.7% of Helios Towers shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Helios Towers shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Helios Towers has a net margin of 3.13% compared to KCOM Group's net margin of 0.00%. Helios Towers' return on equity of 73.63% beat KCOM Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KCOM GroupN/A N/A N/A
Helios Towers 3.13%73.63%5.84%

KCOM Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Helios Towers. KCOM Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Towers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KCOM Group£281.64M0.00N/A-£6.60N/A
Helios Towers£902.10M2.31-£153.56M£2.4085.33

In the previous week, Helios Towers had 1 more articles in the media than KCOM Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Helios Towers and 0 mentions for KCOM Group. Helios Towers' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat KCOM Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Helios Towers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KCOM Group Neutral
Helios Towers Positive

Helios Towers has a consensus price target of GBX 283.33, suggesting a potential upside of 38.35%. Given Helios Towers' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Helios Towers is more favorable than KCOM Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KCOM Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Helios Towers
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Helios Towers beats KCOM Group on 13 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HTWS vs. The Competition

MetricHelios TowersDiversified Telecommunication Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.08B£39.65B£33.07B£2.88B
Dividend Yield0.60%7.02%5.32%6.11%
P/E Ratio85.339.08211.66368.68
Price / Sales2.3122.62114.8483,339.32
Price / Cash3.1118.1422.2827.89
Price / Book-33.924.2911.267.18
Net Income-£153.56M£1.07B£1.09B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.46%1.19%0.63%0.91%
1 Month Performance2.81%0.74%0.79%2.94%
1 Year Performance66.25%4.28%3.47%64.32%

Helios Towers Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HTWS
Helios Towers
2.2199 of 5 stars
GBX 204.80
-1.2%
GBX 283.33
+38.3%
+66.8%£2.08B£902.10M85.33725
ZEG
Zegona Communications
3.6964 of 5 stars
GBX 1,518
-0.5%
GBX 2,116.67
+39.4%
+41.5%£3.43B£3.63BN/A6
ISAT
Inmarsat
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.56B£1.44BN/A1,800
TALK
TalkTalk Telecom Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.11B£1.52B7.57500
GAMA
Gamma Communications
3.3689 of 5 stars
GBX 985.50
+1.8%
GBX 1,538
+56.1%
-9.0%£884.59M£645.80M14.221,895

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This page (LON:HTWS) was last updated on 8/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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