Telephone And Data Systems Inc (TDS)

NYSE · Communication Services · Telecom Services · USA

Telephone And Data Systems Inc is a mid cap company (market value between $2 billion and $10 billion) in the Telecom Services industry.

Telephone and Data Systems provides high-quality communications services through TDS Telecom, offering broadband, video, voice and wireless connections to customers across the United States. The company also operates Array, which leases tower space to wireless carriers and holds interests in wireless operating companies. TDS serves customers through fiber, coaxial and copper networks in small to mid-sized communities.

From its FY2025 annual report (Form 10-K)

Intrinsic value, DCF valuation, financial health and value investing analysis for the Telephone And Data Systems Inc stock.

Our verdict on TDS

Overvalued: intrinsic value $1.79 per share, market price $33.26, margin of safety -1760.4% (as of 2026-10-19).

Its through-the-cycle earnings (2.2% median margin), capitalised at 7.2% with no growth, values the shares at $1.79; the price of $33.26 is 1760% above that value.

Leak Score: 50/100 on 10 of 12 signals (Weak Signal).

ETFs with the most weight in TDS

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Is TDS undervalued or overvalued?

TDS is overvalued (as of the 2026-10-19 close). Its through-the-cycle earnings (2.2% median margin), capitalised at 7.2% with no growth, values the shares at $1.79; the price of $33.26 is 1760% above that value.

What is the intrinsic value of TDS?

$1.79 per share (as of the 2026-10-19 close), against a market price of $33.26. That is a margin of safety of -1760.4%. The value is the average of the valuation methods that apply to this company, recomputed every night after the US close.

What is Telephone And Data Systems Inc's Leak Score?

50 out of 100, which we rate "Weak Signal", on 10 of 12 value investing signals.