EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Telephone and Data Systems's Enterprise Value is €4,619 Mil.
Telephone and Data Systems's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3 Mil. Therefore, Telephone and Data Systems's EV-to-FCF for today is -1,524.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telephone and Data Systems's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TDA1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1454.81 Med: 12.72 Max: 167.36
Current: -949.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Telephone and Data Systems was 167.36. The lowest was -1454.81. And the median was 12.72.
FRA:TDA1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 250
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.155
vs FRA:TDA1: -949.40
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Telephone and Data Systems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Telephone and Data Systems's share price for today is €30.40.
Telephone and Data Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.458.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Telephone and Data Systems EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems EV-to-FCF 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.
FRA:TDA1 vs LBRDA, IRDM, LBTYA: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Telephone and Data Systems's current Enterprise Value is €4,619 Mil.
Telephone and Data Systems's Free Cash Flow 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 €-3 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:TDA1) has a EV-to-FCF of -1,524.33 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. 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 250 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' EV-to-FCF too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current EV-to-FCF is -1,524.33. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #999999 out of 250 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 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' EV-to-FCF compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #999999 out of 250 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.16, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current EV-to-FCF is -1,524.33. 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 €28.02, compared to a current price of €30.40 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -1,524.33. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1), the current EV-to-FCF is -1,524.33 as of Jul. 09, 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 €30.40 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.02.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TDA1:
EV-to-FCF: -1,524.33
GF Value™: €28.02 vs. price of €30.40 (8.5% above fair value)
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 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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