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Telephone and Data SystemsTDS +0.49%64 Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks better than 80.81% on this metric.
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Telephone and Data Systems Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems Equity-to-Asset 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 LBRDA, LBTYA, KYIV: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Telephone and Data Systems Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Telephone and Data Systems's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #71 out of 370 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.62. The Telecommunication Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 0.62 is 59% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #71 out of 370 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Equity-to-Asset compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #71 out of 370 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 0.62 is 59% above this benchmark. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.37 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.39, based on 370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.62 is 59% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.21, compared to a current price of $35.21 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 59% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.39. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.62 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 (TDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.21 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.21.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.62 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $32.21 vs. price of $35.21 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% above the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 370)
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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