Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Overvalued?
We dive into why Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-30, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Michael Rose
Stock Evaluator: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. TDS
$33.58
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0.00%
July 31, 2026 4:00:03 PM
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Volume: 716,924
After Hours: $120.37
0.15
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0.12%
November 10, 2021 7:59 PM
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Volume: 72,713
USD
NYSE | DELAYED PRICE
| SECTOR | INDUSTRY |
| Communication Services | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Commentary & Analysis
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Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | TDS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $3,823.1 | $9,137.6 | 63% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 116.7 | 86.5 | 66% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 83.3% | 71.3% | 52% |
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| Float (Mil) | 88.0 | 447.7 | 59% |
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| Beta | 0.34 | 0.34 | 19% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 793 | 172 | 66% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
(14.8%) | 74.9% | 34% |
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| Growth | TDS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | (25.1%) | 2.3% | 2% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (15.2%) | (4.9%) | 25% |
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| EPS (5yr) | (18.5%) | 0.2% | 15 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | (25.1%) | 0.0% | 59% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (17.1%) | (16.3%) | 41% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | na | na | na | |
| Current EPS | na | na | na | |
| Month Ago EPS | na | na | na | |
| # Rev Up | na | na | na | |
| # Rev Down | na | na | na | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | na | na | na | |
| Year/Year Chg | na | na | na | |
| Financials | TDS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $1,247 | $5,289 | 54% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $131 | $492 | 64% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $0.536 | $0.500 | 54% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $472 | $1,599 | 71% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | na | $11 | na |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $1,221 | $4,004 | 68% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $6,089 | $12,804 | 66% |
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| Valuation | TDS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 0.99 | 1.79 | 23% |
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| P/E | 20.1 | 18.3 | 50% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.5% | 0.5% | 62% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 0.8 | na |
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| Ratios | TDS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 59.6% | 54.9% | 72% |
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| Net Margin | 10.5% | 9.4% | 64% |
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| ROA | 1.2% | 4.6% | 49% |
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| ROE | 3.3% | 17.7% | 40% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 35.9% | 66.3% | 27% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 5 | na |
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. did not pass any screens on 7/31/2026.
