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Telephone and Data Systems Inc
NYSE:TDS

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Telephone and Data Systems Inc
NYSE:TDS
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Price: 15.71 USD 0.9%
Updated: Apr 24, 2024

Intrinsic Value

TDS's intrinsic value estimate is unreliable because it is based only on its multiples and doesn't use a DCF valuation.

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of wire line and cable broadband, video and voice services. [ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one TDS stock under the Base Case scenario is 42.95 USD. Compared to the current market price of 15.71 USD, Telephone and Data Systems Inc is Undervalued by 63%.

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TDS Intrinsic Value
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42.95 USD
Undervaluation 63%
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Balance Sheet Decomposition
Telephone and Data Systems Inc

Current Assets 1.7B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 236m
Receivables 1.1B
Other Current Assets 332m
Non-Current Assets 12.3B
Long-Term Investments 611m
PP&E 6B
Intangibles 4.8B
Other Non-Current Assets 822m
Current Liabilities 1.2B
Accounts Payable 360m
Accrued Liabilities 308m
Other Current Liabilities 516m
Non-Current Liabilities 7.5B
Long-Term Debt 4.1B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 3.5B
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Earnings Waterfall
Telephone and Data Systems Inc

Revenue
5.2B USD
Cost of Revenue
-2.3B USD
Gross Profit
2.8B USD
Operating Expenses
-2.7B USD
Operating Income
171m USD
Other Expenses
-740m USD
Net Income
-569m USD

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TDS Profitability Score
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc's profitability score is 42/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Telephone and Data Systems Inc's profitability score is 42/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Telephone and Data Systems Inc's solvency score is 29/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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TDS Price Targets Summary
Telephone and Data Systems Inc

Wall Street analysts forecast TDS stock price to rise over the next 12 months.

According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TDS is 27.2 USD with a low forecast of 17.17 USD and a high forecast of 39.9 USD.

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17.17 USD
9% Upside
Average
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27.2 USD
73% Upside
Highest
Price Target
39.9 USD
154% Upside
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TDS Price
Telephone and Data Systems Inc

1M 1M
-3%
6M 6M
-15%
1Y 1Y
+54%
3Y 3Y
-26%
5Y 5Y
-42%
10Y 10Y
-23%
Annual Price Range
15.71
52w Low
6.6
52w High
21.49
Price Metrics
Average Annual Return -18.14%
Standard Deviation of Annual Returns 23.66%
Max Drawdown -77%
Shares Statistics
Market Capitalization 1.8B USD
Shares Outstanding 113 000 000
Percentage of Shares Shorted 4.13%

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Company Profile

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Telephone and Data Systems Inc

Country

United States of America

Industry

Telecommunication

Market Cap

1.8B USD

Dividend Yield

4.84%

Description

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of wire line and cable broadband, video and voice services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and currently employs 8,800 full-time employees. The company provides wireless, cable and wireline broadband, video, and voice, and hosted and managed services through its businesses, UScellular, TDS Telecom, BendBroadband and OneNeck IT Solutions. Its segments include UScellular and TDS Telecom. The TDS segment provides wireless telecommunications services. UScellular segment offers a range of devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and Internet of things (IoT) devices. In addition, UScellular also offers a range of accessories, including wireless essentials such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, memory cards and consumer electronics such as audio, home automation and networking products. TDS Telecom owns, operates and invests in communications services in a mix of rural and suburban communities throughout the United States. TDS Telecom provides a range of broadband, video, and voice communications.

Contact

ILLINOIS
Chicago
30 N La Salle St Ste 4000
+13126301900.0
http://www.tdsinc.com/

IPO

1981-12-15

Employees

8 800

Officers

President, CEO & Director
Mr. LeRoy T. Carlson Jr.
Executive VP, CFO & Director
Ms. Vicki L. Villacrez
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
Mr. Joseph R. Hanley
Chief Accounting Officer, VP & Controller
Ms. Anita J. Kroll
VP & Chief Information Officer
Ms. Laurie A. Ruchti
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Julie D. Mathews
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General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
Mr. Stephen P. Fitzell CPA
Vice President of Human Resource Development
Mr. John N. Greene Jr., Ph.D.
VP of IT Security and Chief Security & Privacy Officer
Ms. Jessica Bartley
Vice President - Corporate Secretary
Ms. Jane W. McCahon
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What is the Intrinsic Value of one TDS stock?

The intrinsic value of one TDS stock under the Base Case scenario is 42.95 USD.

Is TDS stock undervalued or overvalued?

Compared to the current market price of 15.71 USD, Telephone and Data Systems Inc is Undervalued by 63%.