Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

32.20
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+0.40
(+1.26%)
4.94EPS
12.35P/E
3.78BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 3.78B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.09B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.78B
Enterprise Value4.09B

Important Dates

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Earnings Date10/29/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. has 115.12M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding115.12M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.35. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.42, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.05.

PE Ratio12.35
PS Ratio3.42
PB Ratio1.05
P/TBV Ratio1.81
P/FCF Ratio-9.72
P/OCF Ratio40.72

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.69 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.72 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 10.03 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 4.09B versus a market cap of 3.78B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.72
EV / EBITDA5.69
EV / EBIT10.03

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 3.82, meaning it holds 3.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 23.12, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.77 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio3.82
Quick Ratio3.74
Debt / Equity23.12
Debt / EBITDA1.52
Interest Coverage10.77

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 8.68, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.48 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.81, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.18, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 221,325.81 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,975.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 7.64 indicates how many times Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)8.68
Return on Assets (ROA)3.81
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)4.48
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)4.18
Revenue Per Employee221,325.81
Employee Count4,975.00
Inventory Turnover7.64

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. recorded 97.14M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 14.36, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 676.47M, leaving 365.60M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax97.14M
Effective Tax Rate14.36

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on September 14, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 89.41% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 29.69, while the 200-day moving average is 34.01.

52-Week Price Change89.41%
50-Day Moving Average29.69
200-Day Moving Average34.01

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. generated 1.10B in revenue and converted that into 365.60M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.94. EBITDA reached 719.62M, while operating income came in at -29.64M.

Revenue1.10B
Gross Profit653.52M
Operating Income-29.64M
Pretax Income676.47M
Net Income365.60M
EBITDA719.62M
EBIT407.79M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)4.94

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. holds 1.92B in cash and equivalents against 1.09B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -1.33B. Total book value stands at 3.59B, with working capital of 1.52B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.92B
Total Debt1.09B
Net Debt-1.33B
Equity (Book Value)3.59B
Book Value Per Share31.15
Working Capital1.52B

Cash Flow

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. produced 92.48M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -488.41M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -395.94M - equivalent to -3.45 per share.

Operating Cash Flow92.48M
Capital Expenditures-488.41M
Free Cash Flow-395.94M
FCF Per Share-3.45

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. posted a gross margin of 59.35, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -2.69 and net profit margin of 33.20 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin59.35
Operating Margin-2.69
Pretax Margin61.44
Profit Margin33.20
EBITDA Margin65.35

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. paid dividends of 0.67 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 2.59 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield is negative at -10.29: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 63.67, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.67
Payout Ratio2.59
Shareholder Yield63.67
FCF Yield-10.29

Stock Splits

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on January 25, 2012.

Last Split Date1/25/2012

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.78, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.78