HTWS.L vs. TALK
Compare and contrast key facts about Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L) and Talkspace, Inc. (TALK).
Performance
HTWS.L vs. TALK - Performance Comparison
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HTWS.L vs. TALK - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HTWS.L Helios Towers plc | 9.36% | 79.89% | 2.81% | -16.12% | -38.31% | 12.42% | -4.37% |
TALK Talkspace, Inc. | 45.27% | 9.11% | 23.78% | 295.39% | -65.34% | -81.60% | 2.57% |
Different Trading Currencies
HTWS.L is traded in GBp, while TALK is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the TALK values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.
Fundamentals
HTWS.L:
£2.14B
TALK:
$899.18M
HTWS.L:
£0.07
TALK:
-$0.03
HTWS.L:
2.60
TALK:
3.89
HTWS.L:
27.74
TALK:
7.68
HTWS.L:
£820.40M
TALK:
$228.87M
HTWS.L:
£389.50M
TALK:
$98.35M
HTWS.L:
£397.90M
TALK:
$11.89M
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HTWS.L achieves a 9.36% return, which is significantly lower than TALK's 45.27% return.
HTWS.L
- 1D
- 3.69%
- 1M
- -10.22%
- YTD
- 9.36%
- 6M
- 20.81%
- 1Y
- 68.86%
- 3Y*
- 19.91%
- 5Y*
- 1.27%
- 10Y*
- —
TALK
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- 9.48%
- YTD
- 45.27%
- 6M
- 90.71%
- 1Y
- 97.50%
- 3Y*
- 90.79%
- 5Y*
- -11.57%
- 10Y*
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Return for Risk
HTWS.L vs. TALK — Risk / Return Rank
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HTWS.L vs. TALK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L) and Talkspace, Inc. (TALK). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| HTWS.L | TALK | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.48 | 1.82 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.38 | 2.64 | +0.74 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.31 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.66 | 2.86 | +1.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.53 | 6.40 | +7.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| HTWS.L | TALK | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.48 | 1.82 | +0.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.03 | -0.17 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.15 | -0.17 | +0.33 |
Correlation
The correlation between HTWS.L and TALK is 0.07, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
HTWS.L vs. TALK - Dividend Comparison
Neither HTWS.L nor TALK has paid dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
HTWS.L vs. TALK - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HTWS.L drawdown since its inception was -71.22%, smaller than the maximum TALK drawdown of -94.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HTWS.L and TALK.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HTWS.L | TALK | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -71.22% | -95.17% | +23.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.64% | -33.43% | +18.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -68.78% | -94.17% | +25.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.20% | -57.23% | +45.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -34.96% | -68.93% | +33.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.04% | 14.51% | -9.47% |
Volatility
HTWS.L vs. TALK - Volatility Comparison
Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L) has a higher volatility of 10.37% compared to Talkspace, Inc. (TALK) at 8.69%. This indicates that HTWS.L's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TALK based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HTWS.L | TALK | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.37% | 8.69% | +1.68% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.61% | 38.73% | -19.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 27.80% | 53.98% | -26.18% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 36.60% | 68.99% | -32.39% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 41.03% | 65.71% | -24.68% |
Financials
HTWS.L vs. TALK - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Helios Towers plc and Talkspace, Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
HTWS.L vs. TALK - Profitability Comparison
HTWS.L - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Helios Towers plc reported a gross profit of 103.70M and revenue of 209.15M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 49.6%.
TALK - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Talkspace, Inc. reported a gross profit of 26.92M and revenue of 63.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 42.7%.
HTWS.L - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Helios Towers plc reported an operating income of 66.55M and revenue of 209.15M, resulting in an operating margin of 31.8%.
TALK - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Talkspace, Inc. reported an operating income of 3.83M and revenue of 63.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 6.1%.
HTWS.L - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Helios Towers plc reported a net income of 15.20M and revenue of 209.15M, resulting in a net margin of 7.3%.
TALK - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Talkspace, Inc. reported a net income of -8.24M and revenue of 63.00M, resulting in a net margin of -13.1%.