Telephone and Data SystemsTDS +0.32%64 Buyback Yield % is 2.56 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks better than 81.51% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TDS vs LBRDA, IRDM, LBTYA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Telephone and Data Systems Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.56 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #22 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 2.56 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 2.56 is 3100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #22 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #22 out of 119 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 2.56 is 3100% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Telephone and Data Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.08, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Buyback Yield % of 2.56 is 3100% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 2.56, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telephone and Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.46, compared to a current price of $37.21 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.56, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 3100% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.08. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.56 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.21 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.46.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
Buyback Yield %: 2.56 (86% above median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: $32.46 vs. price of $37.21 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3100% above the Telecommunication Services median (#22 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a diversified telecommunications operator that provides communications services to customers through broadband, video, voice, and wireless connections. The company has two reportable segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The majority of its revenue is generated from the TDS Telecom segment, which generates revenue by providing broadband, video, voice, and wireless services. The Array segment generates its revenue mainly by leasing tower space on Array-owned towers to customers.
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