Telephone Valuation

TDS Stock  USD 45.80  0.03  0.07%   
At this time, the company appears to be undervalued. Telephone and Data has a current Real Value of $50.18 per share. The regular price of the company is $45.8. Our model measures the value of Telephone and Data from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Operating Margin of (0.06) %, shares outstanding of 108 M, and Return On Equity of 0.0295 as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Telephone's valuation include:
Price Book
1.5889
Enterprise Value
6.9 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
5.0056
Price Sales
1.0896
Enterprise Value Revenue
1.4285
Undervalued
Today
45.80
Please note that Telephone's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Telephone and Data is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Telephone's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Telephone stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Telephone and Data. Since Telephone is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Telephone Stock. However, Telephone's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  45.8 Real  50.18 Target  50.67 Hype  45.84 Naive  46.06
The intrinsic value of Telephone's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Telephone's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
50.18
Real Value
51.81
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Telephone and Data helps investors to forecast how Telephone stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Telephone more accurately as focusing exclusively on Telephone's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
0.080.080.08
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
44.2145.8447.47
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Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
0.170.170.17
Details
2 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
46.1150.6756.24
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Telephone's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Telephone's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Telephone's closest peers.

Telephone Cash

515.5 Million

Telephone Revenue by Product

Telephone Total Value Analysis

Telephone and Data is at this time forecasted to have company total value of 6.94 B with market capitalization of 5.3 B, debt of 5.1 B, and cash on hands of 364 M. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Telephone fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company

Telephone Investor Information

About 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 1.59. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. Telephone and Data recorded a loss per share of 0.62. The entity last dividend was issued on the 23rd of January 2026. The firm had 1087:1000 split on the 25th of January 2012. Based on the measurements of operating efficiency obtained from Telephone's historical financial statements, Telephone and Data is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities784.4 M1.3 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile

Telephone Asset Utilization

The concept of asset utilization usually refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. The newest return on assets of Telephone implies not a very effective usage of assets in February.
 
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Telephone Profitability Analysis

Based on the measurements of profitability obtained from Telephone's financial statements, Telephone and Data may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at this time. It has a very high probability of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess Telephone's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Loss  
First Reported
1985-09-30
Previous Quarter
12 M
Current Value
-81.8 M
Quarterly Volatility
203.1 M
 
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Gross Profit is likely to drop to about 1.8 B in 2026. Pretax Profit Margin is likely to gain to -0.0044 in 2026
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.390.51
Way Down
Slightly volatile
For Telephone profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Telephone and Data to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Telephone utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Telephone's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Telephone over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Telephone Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Telephone is estimated to be 0.0821 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.0821 to a high of 0.0821. Telephone's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at -0.62. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Telephone and Data is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Telephone is projected to generate 0.0821 in earnings per share on the 31st of December 2026. Telephone earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Telephone EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Telephone's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Telephone, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Telephone Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Telephone's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Telephone is estimated to be 0.0821 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.0821 to a high of 0.0821. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Telephone and Data is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
0.08
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.0821
0.08
Highest

Telephone Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Telephone's value are higher than the current market price of the Telephone stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Telephone is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Telephone's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of December 2026Current EPS (TTM)
324.35%
0.0
0.0821
-0.62

Telephone Ownership Allocation

Telephone and Data shows a total of 108 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Telephone and Data outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional investors are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to take positions in Telephone to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutions are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Telephone and Data. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Telephone and Data as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that roughly seven million two hundred twenty-five thousand four hundred sixty-eight invesors are currently shorting Telephone expressing very little confidence in its future performance.

Telephone Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 4.96 B. Reported Net Loss for the year was (26 M) with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 2.81 B.

Telephone Past Distributions to stockholders

About Telephone Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Telephone's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Telephone and Data based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Telephone. We calculate exposure to Telephone's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Telephone's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit3.3 B1.8 B
Operating Profit Margin 0.01  0.01 
Net Loss(0.01)(0.01)
Gross Profit Margin 0.51  0.39 

Telephone Quarterly Retained Earnings

1.3 Billion

Telephone's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Telephone's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Telephone can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Telephone represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Telephone, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Telephone Dividends Analysis For Valuation

Dividends Paid is likely to gain to about (113.6 M) in 2026. Dividend Yield is likely to drop to 0.02 in 2026. Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is likely to gain to 1.58 in 2026, whereas Retained Earnings are likely to drop slightly above 1.6 B in 2026.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid-119.6 M-113.6 M
Dividend Yield 0.02  0.02 
Dividend Payout Ratio(4.27)(4.06)
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 1.02  0.71 
There are various types of dividends Telephone can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Telephone shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Telephone and Data directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Telephone pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Telephone by the value of the dividends paid out.

Telephone Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Telephone does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding114 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.118

Telephone Current Valuation Indicators

Telephone's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Telephone's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Telephone, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Telephone's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Telephone's worth.

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