Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1) Long-Term Debt: €582 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:TDA1 Telephone and Data Systems Inc FRA:TDA1
62 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €27.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Long-Term Debt?

Telephone and Data Systems FRA:TDA1 62 Long-Term Debt is €582 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:TDA1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €582 Mil.

Telephone and Data Systems's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2025 (€703 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€582 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2026 (€582 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€582 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (€3,741 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,307 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (€2,307 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€703 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems  (FRA:TDA1) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Telephone and Data Systems Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Telephone and Data Systems Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Telephone and Data Systems Long-Term Debt Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data
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What does a Long-Term Debt of €582 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1) has a Long-Term Debt of €582 Mil as of Jun. 2026.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Long-Term Debt too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Long-Term Debt is €582 Mil. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Long-Term Debt compare to LBTYA and AD?
Telephone and Data Systems' Long-Term Debt of €582 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 Long-Term Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Telephone and Data Systems's current Long-Term Debt is €582 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 (FRA:TDA1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.38, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is €582 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (FRA:TDA1), the current Long-Term Debt is €582 Mil 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 (FRA:TDA1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.38. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TDA1:

  • Long-Term Debt: €582 Mil
  • GF Value™: €27.38 vs. price of €28.60 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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.
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