TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

Q: What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to TDS.

NYSE:TDS • US8794338298

45.48 USD

+0.42 (+0.93%)

At close: May 1, 2026

45.48 USD

0 (0%)

After Hours: 5/1/2026, 8:04:00 PM

This TDS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

1. TDS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TDS was profitable.
TDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years TDS reported 4 times negative net income.
TDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

TDS's Return On Assets of -0.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TDS is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
TDS has a Return On Equity of -1.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TDS underperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
TDS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.64%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	-0.89%
ROE	-1.56%
ROIC	0.64%

ROA(3y)-1.9%

ROA(5y)-0.98%

ROE(3y)-4.81%

ROE(5y)-2.51%

ROIC(3y)N/A

ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

TDS has a Operating Margin of 2.15%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: TDS underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 59.47%, TDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
TDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	2.15%
PM (TTM)	N/A
GM	59.47%

OM growth 3YN/A

OM growth 5YN/A

PM growth 3YN/A

PM growth 5YN/A

GM growth 3Y3.91%

GM growth 5Y1.44%

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2. TDS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), TDS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TDS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for TDS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that TDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TDS's Altman-Z score of 1.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TDS outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TDS is 4.16, which is a neutral value as it means it would take TDS, 4.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.16, TDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
TDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, TDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.17
Debt/FCF	4.16
Altman-Z	1.6

ROIC/WACC0.09

WACC7.14%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.10 indicates that TDS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TDS's Current ratio of 2.10 is amongst the best of the industry. TDS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.09 indicates that TDS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of TDS (2.09) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	2.1
Quick Ratio	2.09

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3. TDS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 130.23% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, TDS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -32.75% on average per year.
TDS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -39.98%.
The Revenue for TDS have been decreasing by -25.14% on average. This is quite bad

EPS 1Y (TTM)130.23%

EPS 3YN/A

EPS 5Y-32.75%

EPS Q2Q%430%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.98%

Revenue growth 3Y-39.01%

Revenue growth 5Y-25.14%

Sales Q2Q%-73.33%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -53.16% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -21.95% on average over the next years. This is quite bad

EPS Next Y-238.1%

EPS Next 2Y-49.56%

EPS Next 3Y-53.16%

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year-57.44%

Revenue Next 2Y-34.2%

Revenue Next 3Y-21.95%

Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.

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4. TDS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 174.92, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TDS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TDS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say TDS is valued expensively.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for TDS. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	174.92
Fwd PE	N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TDS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TDS is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TDS indicates a rather expensive valuation: TDS more expensive than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	25.97
EV/EBITDA	12.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -53.16% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

EPS Next 2Y-49.56%

EPS Next 3Y-53.16%

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5. TDS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

TDS has a yearly dividend return of 0.36%, which is pretty low.
TDS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.16.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, TDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	0.36%

5.2 History

The dividend of TDS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.48%.
TDS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.

Dividend Growth(5Y)2.48%

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

TDS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.

DP-117.07%

EPS Next 2Y-49.56%

EPS Next 3Y-53.16%

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TDS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS

NYSE:TDS (5/1/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 45.48 0 (0%)

45.48

+0.42 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorCommunication Services

GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services

GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services

Industry Strength29.19

Industry Growth79.5

Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30

Earnings (Next)08-10 2026-08-10

Inst Owners97.64%

Inst Owner Change0.41%

Ins Owners0.95%

Ins Owner Change-1.15%

Market Cap5.18B

Revenue(TTM)2.98B

Net Income(TTM)-74.89M

Analysts77.5

Price Target53.38 (17.37%)

Short Float %4.03%

Short Ratio4.47

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	0.36%

Yearly Dividend0.77

Dividend Growth(5Y)2.48%

DP-117.07%

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years0

Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.04)

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)2

Avg EPS beat(2)237.45%

Min EPS beat(2)176.44%

Max EPS beat(2)298.45%

EPS beat(4)2

Avg EPS beat(4)-89.72%

Min EPS beat(4)-550.04%

Max EPS beat(4)298.45%

EPS beat(8)5

Avg EPS beat(8)-37.22%

EPS beat(12)6

Avg EPS beat(12)-78.57%

EPS beat(16)8

Avg EPS beat(16)-93.04%

Revenue beat(2)1

Avg Revenue beat(2)-22.86%

Min Revenue beat(2)-47.39%

Max Revenue beat(2)1.68%

Revenue beat(4)1

Avg Revenue beat(4)-12.77%

Min Revenue beat(4)-47.39%

Max Revenue beat(4)1.68%

Revenue beat(8)1

Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.22%

Revenue beat(12)2

Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.34%

Revenue beat(16)4

Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.21%

PT rev (1m)0%

PT rev (3m)3.29%

EPS NQ rev (1m)0%

EPS NQ rev (3m)-718.44%

EPS NY rev (1m)-169.16%

EPS NY rev (3m)-173.65%

Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%

Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%

Revenue NY rev (1m)0%

Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	174.92
Fwd PE	N/A
P/S	1.74
P/FCF	25.97
P/OCF	8.78
P/B	1.08
P/tB	1.71
EV/EBITDA	12.6

EPS(TTM)0.26

EY0.57%

EPS(NY)-0.36

Fwd EYN/A

FCF(TTM)1.75

FCFY3.85%

OCF(TTM)5.18

OCFY11.39%

SpS26.17

BVpS42.18

TBVpS26.59

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

Graham Number15.7081 (-65.46%)

Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	-0.89%
ROE	-1.56%
ROCE	0.81%
ROIC	0.64%
ROICexc	0.7%
ROICexgc	0.94%
OM	2.15%
PM (TTM)	N/A
GM	59.47%
FCFM	6.69%

ROA(3y)-1.9%

ROA(5y)-0.98%

ROE(3y)-4.81%

ROE(5y)-2.51%

ROIC(3y)N/A

ROIC(5y)N/A

ROICexc(3y)N/A

ROICexc(5y)N/A

ROICexgc(3y)N/A

ROICexgc(5y)N/A

ROCE(3y)N/A

ROCE(5y)N/A

ROICexgc growth 3YN/A

ROICexgc growth 5YN/A

ROICexc growth 3YN/A

ROICexc growth 5YN/A

OM growth 3YN/A

OM growth 5YN/A

PM growth 3YN/A

PM growth 5YN/A

GM growth 3Y3.91%

GM growth 5Y1.44%

F-Score6

Asset Turnover0.35

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.17
Debt/FCF	4.16
Debt/EBITDA	1.98
Cap/Depr	110.98%
Cap/Sales	13.11%
Interest Coverage	0.66
Cash Conversion	141.8%
Profit Quality	N/A
Current Ratio	2.1
Quick Ratio	2.09
Altman-Z	1.6

F-Score6

WACC7.14%

ROIC/WACC0.09

Cap/Depr(3y)112.36%

Cap/Depr(5y)117.68%

Cap/Sales(3y)63.11%

Cap/Sales(5y)46.4%

Profit Quality(3y)N/A

Profit Quality(5y)N/A

High Growth Momentum

Growth

EPS 1Y (TTM)130.23%

EPS 3YN/A

EPS 5Y-32.75%

EPS Q2Q%430%

EPS Next Y-238.1%

EPS Next 2Y-49.56%

EPS Next 3Y-53.16%

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.98%

Revenue growth 3Y-39.01%

Revenue growth 5Y-25.14%

Sales Q2Q%-73.33%

Revenue Next Year-57.44%

Revenue Next 2Y-34.2%

Revenue Next 3Y-21.95%

Revenue Next 5YN/A

EBIT growth 1Y-60.9%

EBIT growth 3YN/A

EBIT growth 5YN/A

EBIT Next Year57958.4%

EBIT Next 3Y777.5%

EBIT Next 5YN/A

FCF growth 1Y-23.62%

FCF growth 3YN/A

FCF growth 5Y0.55%

OCF growth 1Y-48.48%

OCF growth 3Y-20.07%

OCF growth 5Y-17.38%

TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS / TDS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to TDS.

What is the valuation status for TDS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS). This can be considered as Overvalued.

What is the profitability of TDS stock?

TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.

How financially healthy is TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS?

The financial health rating of TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS) is 7 / 10.

Can you provide the expected EPS growth for TDS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS (TDS) is expected to decline by -238.1% in the next year.