Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Telephone and Data Systems Inc stock (TDS) is currently trading at $43.11. Telephone and Data Systems Inc PE ratio is 110.41. Telephone and Data Systems Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.99. Analyst consensus price target for TDS is $52.33. WallStSmart rates TDS as Sell.
- TDS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- TDS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- TDS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- TDS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- TDS fair value vs current price
- TDS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is TDS undervalued or overvalued?
- Telephone and Data Systems Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- TDS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- TDS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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TDS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)
TDS trades 1639% above its Graham fair value of $2.65, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Key Strengths (3)
97.66% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.25x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -11.80%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.99x sales
Solid revenue growth at 12.00% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 40/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.25) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (7.79), Price/Sales (3.99) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.00%, EPS Growth at -11.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.71%, Operating Margin at 2.47%, Profit Margin at -0.51%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.71% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Profit Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
TDS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
TDS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.99x trades 353% above its historical average of 0.88x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 6% below its historical high of 4.25x set in Mar 2026, and 872% above its historical low of 0.41x in May 2012.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOM SERVICES
The Big Picture
Telephone and Data Systems Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.2B with 12% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -0.5% profit margin.
Key Findings
ROE of 2.7% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
The company is unprofitable with a -0.5% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 110.4x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Telephone and Data Systems Inc.
Bottom Line
Telephone and Data Systems Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Telephone and Data Systems Inc(TDS)
NYSE
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
TELECOM SERVICES
USA
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.