Telephone and Data SystemsTDS -0.21%64 EBITDA Margin % is 105.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 318% above its 10-year median of 25.13. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Telephone and Data Systems EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems EBITDA Margin % 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.
TDS vs AD, LBTYA, LBRDA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 105.06% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 318% above median its historical median of 25.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #47 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current EBITDA Margin % of 105.06% is 318% above median its 10-year median of 25.13. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 105.06% is 310.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #47 out of 367 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #47 out of 367 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 105.06% is 310.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.13 vs. the industry median of 25.57, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 25.57, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current EBITDA Margin % of 105.06% is 310.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current EBITDA Margin % is 105.06%, which is 318% above median its own 10-year median of 25.13. 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 $32.86, compared to a current price of $37.47 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 105.06%, which is 318% above median its 10-year median of 25.13 and 310.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.57. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 105.06% 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 $37.47 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.86.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
EBITDA Margin %: 105.06% (318% above median its 10-year median of 25.13)
GF Value™: $32.86 vs. price of $37.47 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#47 of 367)
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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