TDS:NYE-Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Telecom Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 34.37

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Market Cap

USD 2.92B

Volume

0.37M

Analyst Target

USD 31.90
Analyst Rating

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About

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is a diversified telecommunications service company providing telecommunications services to wireless customers and wireline and cable connections.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 87.30% 97% N/A 97% N/A
Dividend Return 1.47% 8% B- 24% F
Total Return 88.77% 97% N/A 97% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 89.58% 97% N/A 97% N/A
Dividend Return 1.49% 8% B- 25% F
Total Return 91.06% 97% N/A 97% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 38.25% 88% B+ 69% C-
Dividend Return 12.51% 24% F 41% F
Total Return 50.76% 72% C 68% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.86% 84% B 69% C-
Dividend Return 15.23% 84% B 72% C
Total Return 3.37% 50% F 68% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 54.16% 28% F 18% F
Risk Adjusted Return 28.12% 66% D+ 42% F
Market Capitalization 2.92B 44% F 75% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 63.50 10% 2%
Price/Book Ratio 0.97 94% 73%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.38 11% 67%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 15.25 17% 29%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -8.65% 24% 21%
Return on Invested Capital -4.49% 10% 19%
Return on Assets 0.91% 24% 32%
Debt to Equity Ratio 78.43% 57% 47%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.