PAYS vs. HTWS.L
Compare and contrast key facts about PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) and Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L).
Performance
PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Performance Comparison
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PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PAYS PaySign, Inc. | 14.56% | 70.53% | 7.86% | 8.53% | 61.25% | -65.52% | -54.29% | -4.52% |
HTWS.L Helios Towers plc | 7.55% | 93.47% | 1.10% | -11.69% | -44.91% | 11.40% | -0.20% | 34.81% |
Different Trading Currencies
PAYS is traded in USD, while HTWS.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the HTWS.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.
Fundamentals
PAYS:
$363.58M
HTWS.L:
£2.14B
PAYS:
$0.12
HTWS.L:
£0.07
PAYS:
47.21
HTWS.L:
25.22
PAYS:
4.35
HTWS.L:
2.60
PAYS:
7.50
HTWS.L:
27.74
PAYS:
$82.03M
HTWS.L:
£820.40M
PAYS:
$48.72M
HTWS.L:
£389.50M
PAYS:
$16.91M
HTWS.L:
£397.90M
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PAYS achieves a 14.56% return, which is significantly higher than HTWS.L's 7.55% return.
PAYS
- 1D
- 2.43%
- 1M
- 66.20%
- YTD
- 14.56%
- 6M
- -6.20%
- 1Y
- 178.30%
- 3Y*
- 17.58%
- 5Y*
- 5.15%
- 10Y*
- 41.00%
HTWS.L
- 1D
- 4.05%
- 1M
- -11.87%
- YTD
- 7.55%
- 6M
- 18.90%
- 1Y
- 72.98%
- 3Y*
- 22.77%
- 5Y*
- 0.38%
- 10Y*
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Return for Risk
PAYS vs. HTWS.L — Risk / Return Rank
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PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) and Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L). 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.
| PAYS | HTWS.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.33 | 2.41 | -0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.04 | 3.22 | -0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.43 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 4.57 | -1.75 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.00 | 14.07 | -9.06 |
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
| PAYS | HTWS.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.33 | 2.41 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.08 | 0.01 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.04 | 0.16 | -0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between PAYS and HTWS.L is 0.12, 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
PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Dividend Comparison
Neither PAYS nor HTWS.L has paid dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PAYS drawdown since its inception was -98.95%, which is greater than HTWS.L's maximum drawdown of -72.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PAYS and HTWS.L.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PAYS | HTWS.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.95% | -71.22% | -27.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -62.85% | -14.64% | -48.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -72.98% | -68.78% | -4.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -93.09% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -67.13% | -12.20% | -54.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -69.45% | -34.96% | -34.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 35.39% | 5.04% | +30.35% |
Volatility
PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Volatility Comparison
PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) has a higher volatility of 35.04% compared to Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L) at 10.80%. This indicates that PAYS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HTWS.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PAYS | HTWS.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 35.04% | 10.80% | +24.24% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 47.66% | 20.49% | +27.17% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 76.96% | 30.32% | +46.64% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 67.43% | 38.75% | +28.68% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 81.60% | 43.12% | +38.48% |
Financials
PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between PaySign, Inc. and Helios Towers plc. 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
PAYS vs. HTWS.L - Profitability Comparison
PAYS - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, PaySign, Inc. reported a gross profit of 13.12M and revenue of 22.76M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 57.7%.
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%.
PAYS - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, PaySign, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.85M and revenue of 22.76M, resulting in an operating margin of 8.2%.
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%.
PAYS - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, PaySign, Inc. reported a net income of 1.36M and revenue of 22.76M, resulting in a net margin of 6.0%.
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%.