Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-0.29 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:TDA1 Telephone and Data Systems Inc FRA:TDA1
62 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €27.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Telephone and Data Systems FRA:TDA1 62 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-0.29 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:TDA1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Telephone and Data Systems's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.846. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €-0.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 83.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Telephone and Data Systems was 83.10% per year. The lowest was -33.10% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.

As of today (2026-09-02), Telephone and Data Systems's current stock price is €28.60. Telephone and Data Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.29. Telephone and Data Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Telephone and Data Systems was 119.40. The lowest was 36.00. And the median was 69.28.


Telephone and Data Systems  (FRA:TDA1) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Telephone and Data Systems was 119.40. The lowest was 36.00. And the median was 69.28.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Telephone and Data Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Telephone and Data Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telephone and Data Systems's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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* 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.01 -0.06 -0.01 -0.16 -0.29

FRA:TDA1 vs LBTYA, AD, KYIV: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Telephone and Data Systems Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Telephone and Data Systems's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-0.846/333.9520*333.9520
=-0.846

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.747 241.428 1.033
201612 -0.564 241.432 -0.780
201703 0.083 243.801 0.114
201706 0.842 244.955 1.148
201709 0.809 246.819 1.095
201712 -0.970 246.524 -1.314
201803 0.596 249.554 0.798
201806 0.795 251.989 1.054
201809 1.331 252.439 1.761
201812 -0.947 251.233 -1.259
201903 0.275 254.202 0.361
201906 -0.702 256.143 -0.915
201909 0.329 256.759 0.428
201912 0.528 256.974 0.686
202003 -0.281 258.115 -0.364
202006 0.556 257.797 0.720
202009 0.347 260.280 0.445
202012 0.579 260.474 0.742
202103 -9.530 264.877 -12.015
202106 0.544 271.696 0.669
202109 0.652 274.310 0.794
202112 -1.564 278.802 -1.873
202203 -3.585 287.504 -4.164
202206 0.652 296.311 0.735
202209 -1.045 296.808 -1.176
202212 -1.027 296.797 -1.156
202303 -2.397 301.836 -2.652
202306 1.364 305.109 1.493
202309 0.962 307.789 1.044
202312 3.083 306.746 3.356
202403 -0.173 312.332 -0.185
202406 1.483 314.175 1.576
202409 3.851 315.301 4.079
202412 0.952 315.605 1.007
202503 0.962 319.799 1.005
202506 2.509 322.561 2.598
202509 -1.065 324.800 -1.095
202512 -0.789 324.054 -0.813
202603 -0.605 330.213 -0.612
202606 -0.846 333.952 -0.846

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-0.29 mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-0.29 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-0.29. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LBTYA and AD?
Telephone and Data Systems' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-0.29 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-0.29. 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 (FRA:TDA1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.38, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-0.29. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-0.29 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:TDA1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.38. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TDA1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-0.29
  • GF Value™: €27.38 vs. price of €28.60 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TDA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telephone and Data Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges TDSpU.PFD:USATDS:USA
Address 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60602
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.
62GF Score

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