TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Long-Term Debt: $673 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
65 GF Score
Price $36.19
GF Value $32.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Long-Term Debt?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -2.43% 65 Long-Term Debt is $673 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $673 Mil.

Telephone and Data Systems's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($825 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($823 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($823 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($673 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($4,080 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,416 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($2,416 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($823 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems  (NYSE:TDS) 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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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $673 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Long-Term Debt of $673 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Long-Term Debt too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Long-Term Debt is $673 Mil. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Long-Term Debt compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
Telephone and Data Systems' Long-Term Debt of $673 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 $673 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 $32.35, compared to a current price of $36.19 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $673 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Long-Term Debt is $673 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 $36.19 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.35. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Long-Term Debt: $673 Mil
  • GF Value™: $32.35 vs. price of $36.19 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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Telephone and Data Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges TDSpU.PFD: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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