Telephone and Data Systems's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.05.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.12.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Telephone and Data Systems's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Telephone and Data Systems was 41.30% per year. The lowest was -22.20% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.
TDS's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Telephone and Data Systems EBIT per Share Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems EBIT per Share Historical Data
* 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.12
* 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 EBIT per Share of $4.12 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' EBIT per Share too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current EBIT per Share is $4.12. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBIT per Share is 7.00. Telephone and Data Systems' value of $4.12 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EBIT per Share compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.00. Telephone and Data Systems' value of $4.12 is 41.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.00, based on 291 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current EBIT per Share of $4.12 is 41.1% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current EBIT per Share is $4.12. 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 $32.52, compared to a current price of $37.09 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $4.12 and 41.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.00. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current EBIT per Share is $4.12 as of Mar. 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 $37.09 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.52.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
EBIT per Share: $4.12
GF Value™: $32.52 vs. price of $37.09 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#999999 of 291)
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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