Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM) GF Score: 65/100 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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What is Telephone and Data Systems GF Score?

Telephone and Data Systems MIC:TDS-RM 65 GF Score is 65 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 77.00. GuruFocus rates MIC:TDS-RM with a GF Score™ of 65/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems has the GF Score of 65, which implies that the company might have Poor future performance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 6/10
2. Profitability Rank : 5/10
3. Growth Rank : 1/10
4. GF Value Rank : 7/10
5. Momentum Rank : 8/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Telephone and Data Systems might have Poor future performance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Telephone and Data Systems  (MIC:TDS-RM) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Telephone and Data Systems GF Score Related Terms

MIC:TDS-RM vs LBRDA, IRDM, LBTYA: GF Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's GF Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Score →
What does a GF Score of 65 mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM) has a GF Score of 65 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 77.00.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' GF Score too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current GF Score of 65 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 77.00. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' GF Score compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
Telephone and Data Systems' GF Score of 65 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good GF Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current GF Score is 65, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 77.00. 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 GF Score of 65. The current GF Score is 65, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 77.00. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM), the current GF Score is 65 as of Jul. 16, 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 Business Description

Other Exchanges TDSpU.PFD:USATDS:USA
Address 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60602
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.