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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

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industry
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history
Cash to Debt 1.009
TSU's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
78% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.31 vs. TSU: 1.009 )
TSU' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 9.94
Current: 1.01

0.01
9.94
Equity to Asset 0.53
TSU's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
81% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.38 vs. TSU: 0.53 )
TSU' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.48   Max: 0.63
Current: 0.53

0.48
0.63
Interest Coverage 54.1
TSU's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
85% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 4.00 vs. TSU: 54.1 )
TSU' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0   Max: No Debt
Current: 54.1

F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 2.07
M-Score: -2.98
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

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industry
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history
Operating margin (%) 12.40
TSU's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 10.60 vs. TSU: 12.40 )
TSU' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -1.3   Max: 42.2
Current: 12.4

-1.3
42.2
Net-margin (%) 7.7
TSU's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 5.30 vs. TSU: 7.7 )
TSU' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -3   Max: 23.6
Current: 7.7

-3
23.6
ROE (%) 10.5
TSU's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
78% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 8.60 vs. TSU: 10.5 )
TSU' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -3.8   Max: 21.5
Current: 10.5

-3.8
21.5
ROA (%) 5.5
TSU's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. TSU: 5.5 )
TSU' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -2.1   Max: 12.4
Current: 5.5

-2.1
12.4
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 25.70
TSU's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 17.00 vs. TSU: 25.70 )
TSU' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -1.9   Max: 29.9
Current: 25.7

-1.9
29.9
Revenue Growth (%) 8.6
TSU's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TSU: 8.6 )
TSU' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -81.5   Max: 507.8
Current: 8.6

-81.5
507.8
EBITDA Growth (%) 12.3
TSU's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
93% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TSU: 12.3 )
TSU' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: 0   Max: 18
Current: 12.3

0
18
EPS Growth (%) 60.6
TSU's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
98% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TSU: 60.6 )
TSU' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: 0   Max: 63.1
Current: 60.6

0
63.1
ยป TSU's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades

Q2 2012

TSU Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Steven Cohen 37,837 sh (New)
Jim Simons 1,193,475 sh (+186.25%)
Charles Brandes 3,512,341 sh (+16.07%)
Pioneer Investments Sold Out
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Jeremy Grantham 15,573 sh (-57.65%)
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Q3 2012

TSU Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 50,000 sh (New)
Jeremy Grantham 217,973 sh (+1299.69%)
Charles Brandes 13,148,793 sh (+274.36%)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Jim Simons Sold Out
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Q4 2012

TSU Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Steven Cohen 61,642 sh (New)
Bruce Kovner 47,800 sh (New)
Charles Brandes 16,854,174 sh (+28.18%)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
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Q1 2013

TSU Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 725,138 sh (New)
Charles Brandes 16,225,801 sh (-3.73%)
Bruce Kovner 43,000 sh (-10.04%)
Steven Cohen 24,485 sh (-60.28%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with TSU

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Charles Brandes 2012-12-31 Add 28.18%0.86%$16.88 - $19.99 $ 19.26%16854174
Charles Brandes 2012-09-30 Add 274.36%2.27%$18.78 - $28.12 $ 19.2-13%13148793
Charles Brandes 2012-06-30 Add 16.07%0.14%$23.91 - $32.93 $ 19.2-31%3512341
Charles Brandes 2011-09-30 Add 67.9%0.28%$23.08 - $51.06 $ 19.2-47%3193839
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Sold Out $33.65 - $43.72 $ 19.2-50%0
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 New Buy0.01%$26.25 - $32.84 $ 19.2-34%69066
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Sold Out $23.58 - $28.69 $ 19.2-28%0
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ยป Financial Charts

Peter Lynch Chart

Ratios

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industry
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history
P/E(ttm) 6.90
TSU's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
94% of the 558 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 15.50 vs. TSU: 6.90 )
TSU' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 4.53   Max: 87782.8
Current: 6.9

4.53
87782.8
P/B 1.40
TSU's P/B is ranked higher than
83% of the 640 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.13 vs. TSU: 1.40 )
TSU' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.44   Max: 7.88
Current: 1.4

0.44
7.88
P/S 0.50
TSU's P/S is ranked higher than
78% of the 693 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.36 vs. TSU: 0.50 )
TSU' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.42   Max: 5.71
Current: 0.5

0.42
5.71
PFCF 16.50
TSU's PFCF is ranked higher than
70% of the 528 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 13.97 vs. TSU: 16.50 )
TSU' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 1.21   Max: 43.79
Current: 16.5

1.21
43.79
EV-to-EBIT 8.6
TSU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
88% of the 575 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 12.69 vs. TSU: 8.6 )
TSU' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 332423
Current: 8.6

2.1
332423
PEG 0.4
TSU's PEG is ranked higher than
94% of the 281 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.07 vs. TSU: 0.4 )
TSU' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.26   Max: 31351
Current: 0.4

0.26
31351
Shiller P/E 10.5
TSU's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: vs. TSU: 10.5 )
TSU' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 9.52   Max: 46.91
Current: 10.5

9.52
46.91

Dividend & Buy Back

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industry
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history
Dividend Yield 2.00
TSU's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
50% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 2.12 vs. TSU: 2.00 )
TSU' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 10.41
Current: 2

0.01
10.41
Dividend Payout 0.0906
TSU's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
85% of the 419 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.60 vs. TSU: 0.0906 )
TSU' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.03   Max: 14355.5
Current: 0.09

0.03
14355.5
Dividend growth (3y) -18.8
TSU's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked lower than
53% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TSU: -18.8 )
TSU' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: -100   Max: 181.7
Current: -18.8

-100
181.7
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.00
TSU's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
52% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.88 vs. TSU: 2.00 )
TSU' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.01   Max: 10.41
Current: 2

0.01
10.41
Share Buyback Rate -0.7
TSU's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
60% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TSU: -0.7 )
TSU' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 82.3   Max: -675.8
Current: -0.7

Valuation & Return

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history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 5.2
TSU's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
90% of the 527 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 17.60 vs. TSU: 5.2 )
TSU' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 2.7   Max: 3495
Current: 5.2

2.7
3495
Price/Tangible Book 2.5
TSU's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
71% of the 438 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 3.10 vs. TSU: 2.5 )
TSU' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 3495
Current: 2.5

0.7
3495
Price/DCF (Projected) 1
TSU's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
67% of the 361 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. TSU: 1 )
TSU' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 2
Current: 1

0.4
2
Price/Median PS Value 0.8
TSU's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
59% of the 626 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. TSU: 0.8 )
TSU' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 2
Current: 0.8

0.4
2
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 0.3
TSU's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
91% of the 164 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. TSU: 0.3 )
TSU' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 0.6
Current: 0.3

0.3
0.6
Price/Graham Number 0.4
TSU's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
88% of the 349 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 1.60 vs. TSU: 0.4 )
TSU' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 3495
Current: 0.4

0.4
3495
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 11.60
TSU's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
91% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 6.10 vs. TSU: 11.60 )
TSU' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 46.8
Current: 11.6

0.2
46.8
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 21.26
TSU's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
95% of the 755 Companies
in the Global Telecom Services industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. TSU: 21.26 )
TSU' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -4.5   Max: 33.7
Current: 21.26

-4.5
33.7

Business Description

TIM PARTICIPA??ES S.A. is a holding company, the single company in Brazil to offer mobile cellular service throughout the Brazilian territory, by means of its subsidiaries TIM Celular S.A. and TIM Nordeste S.A. The company is the largest GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) operator of the country, in terms of clients and revenues and TIM Participa??es ended the 3Q08 with 35.2 million clients and a market share of 25%.
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Industry: Telecom Services
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Traded in other countries:TCLA.Germany

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