Telephone and Data Systems's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Telephone and Data Systems's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-25.87.
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 Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Telephone and Data Systems's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.89.
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) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Telephone and Data Systems's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
4. 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
* 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
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Telephone and Data Systems Total Inventories Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems Total Inventories 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.
Telephone and Data Systems Total Inventories Chart
Telephone and Data Systems Total Inventories Calculation
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Total Inventories of $4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Total Inventories too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Total Inventories is $4 Mil. 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' Total Inventories compare to AD and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' Total Inventories of $4 Mil 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 Total Inventories for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Total Inventories is $4 Mil. 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 $37.52 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is $4 Mil. 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 Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Total Inventories is $4 Mil 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 $37.52 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.86.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
Total Inventories: $4 Mil
GF Value™: $32.86 vs. price of $37.52 (14.2% above fair value)
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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