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Telephone and Data SystemsMIC:TDS-RM 64 Days Payable is 82.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 68.77. GuruFocus rates MIC:TDS-RM with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks worse than 51.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telephone and Data Systems's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:TDS-RM'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.65 Med: 68.77 Max: 229.48
Current: 104.53
During the past 13 years, Telephone and Data Systems's highest Days Payable was 229.48. The lowest was 53.65. And the median was 68.77.
MIC:TDS-RM's Days Payable is ranked worse than 51.46% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 108.23
vs MIC:TDS-RM: 104.53
* 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.
MIC:TDS-RM vs LBRDA, LBTYA, KYIV: Days Payable Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Days Payable falls into.
Telephone and Data Systems Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
* 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 (MIC:TDS-RM) has a Days Payable of 82.13 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 68.77. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' Days Payable has ranged from 53.65 to 229.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #176 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Days Payable too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Days Payable of 82.13 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 68.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.65 to a high of 229.48. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 108.23. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 82.13 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #176 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Days Payable compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #176 out of 342 companies for Days Payable. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 108.23. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 82.13 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own Days Payable has ranged from 53.65 to 229.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.77 vs. the industry median of 108.23, Telephone and Data Systems has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 108.23, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Days Payable of 82.13 is 24.1% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 108.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Days Payable is 82.13, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 68.77. 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?
Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM) has a current Days Payable of 82.13. The current Days Payable is 82.13, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 68.77 and 24.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 108.23. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM), the current Days Payable is 82.13 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.
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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