TDS Relative Valuation
TDS's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, TDS is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 0.00 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of -31.07. The fair price of Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) is between NaN to NaN according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
NaN-NaN
Current Price：39.32
Fair
83.06
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
Trailing
Forward
11.32
EV/EBITDA
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has a current EV/EBITDA of 11.32. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 7.19. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 3.07, Undervalued between 3.07 and 5.13, Fairly Valued between 9.25 and 5.13, Overvalued between 9.25 and 11.32, and Strongly Overvalued above 11.32. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 11.32 falls within the Strongly Overvalued range.
-430.72
EV/EBIT
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has a current EV/EBIT of -430.72. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 62.82. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -320.25, Undervalued between -320.25 and -128.72, Fairly Valued between 254.35 and -128.72, Overvalued between 254.35 and 445.89, and Strongly Overvalued above 445.89. The current Forward EV/EBIT of -430.72 falls within the Strongly Undervalued range.
3.54
PS
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has a current PS of 3.54. The 5-year average PS is 0.59. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -0.65, Undervalued between -0.65 and -0.03, Fairly Valued between 1.21 and -0.03, Overvalued between 1.21 and 1.83, and Strongly Overvalued above 1.83. The current Forward PS of 3.54 falls within the Strongly Overvalued range.
15.51
P/OCF
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has a current P/OCF of 15.51. The 5-year average P/OCF is 3.19. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -2.04, Undervalued between -2.04 and 0.57, Fairly Valued between 5.81 and 0.57, Overvalued between 5.81 and 8.42, and Strongly Overvalued above 8.42. The current Forward P/OCF of 15.51 falls within the Strongly Overvalued range.
41.97
P/FCF
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has a current P/FCF of 41.97. The 5-year average P/FCF is 2.96. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -46.11, Undervalued between -46.11 and -21.58, Fairly Valued between 27.49 and -21.58, Overvalued between 27.49 and 52.02, and Strongly Overvalued above 52.02. The current Forward P/FCF of 41.97 falls within the Overvalued range.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.34. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 0.65 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 104.97% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 0.57, the current P/B ratio is about 133.93% higher. Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 0.00%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of -2.65%, the current FCF yield is approximately -100.00% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of -0.06% , the current FCF yield is about -100.00% lower.
1.33
P/B
Median3y
0.65
Median5y
0.57
-2.08
FCF Yield
Median3y
-2.65
Median5y
-0.06
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for TDS's competitors is , providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Telephone and Data Systems Inc Corp (TDS) exhibits a P/S ratio of , which is NaN% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -5.79%, this premium appears unsustainable.
P/S
P/E
EV/EBITDA
EV/EBIT
P/S
Revenue Growth
Market Cap
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of TDS increased by 14.28% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in P/E Change from 26.70 to 81.23.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed -5.79%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of TDS in the past 1 year is driven by P/E Change. Which is more unsustainable.
People Also Watch
FAQ
Is Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) currently overvalued or undervalued?
What is Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) fair value?
How does TDS's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
What is the current P/B ratio for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) as of Dec 05 2025?
What is the current FCF Yield for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) as of Dec 05 2025?
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) as of Dec 05 2025?