TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Inventory Turnover: 31.89 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Telephone and Data Systems Inventory Turnover?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS +0.42% 64 Inventory Turnover is 31.89 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Telephone and Data Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $124 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.89.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Telephone and Data Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.86.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Telephone and Data Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Telephone and Data Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	3.904	/	124.487	*	365 / 4
	=	2.86

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Telephone and Data Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	3.904	/	309.45
	=	0.01

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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Telephone and Data Systems Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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Inventory Turnover	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.33	3.15	1.92	31.82	31.89

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Telephone and Data Systems Inventory Turnover Calculation

Telephone and Data Systems's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	503.26	/ (	(4.052	+	4.062)	/	2 )
=	503.26	/	4.057
=	124.05

Telephone and Data Systems's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	124.487	/ (	(4.062	+	3.746)	/	2 )
=	124.487	/	3.904
=	31.89

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 31.89 mean?

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Inventory Turnover of 31.89 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.

Is Telephone and Data Systems' Inventory Turnover too high?

Telephone and Data Systems' current Inventory Turnover is 31.89. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to LBRDA and IRDM?

Telephone and Data Systems' Inventory Turnover of 31.89 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 Inventory Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Inventory Turnover is 31.89. 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 $37.17 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 31.89. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Inventory Turnover is 31.89 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 $37.17 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.52. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

Inventory Turnover: 31.89
GF Value™: $32.52 vs. price of $37.17 (14.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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Telephone and Data Systems Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

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Address 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60602

Website https://www.tdsinc.com

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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