TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Telephone and Data Systems LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -1.51% 64 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Telephone and Data Systems's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.

Telephone and Data Systems's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.36) to Mar. 2026 (0.15). It may suggest that Telephone and Data Systems is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Telephone and Data Systems LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Telephone and Data Systems LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

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LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.36	0.36	0.16	0.16	0.15

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Telephone and Data Systems LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Telephone and Data Systems's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1372.981	/	8398.303
	=	0.16

Telephone and Data Systems's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1221.12	/	8211.327
	=	0.15

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.15 mean?

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.

Is Telephone and Data Systems' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Telephone and Data Systems' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.15. 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' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to LBRDA and IRDM?

Telephone and Data Systems' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.15 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.15. 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 $32.81, compared to a current price of $37.87 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.15. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.15 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 $37.87 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.81. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.15
GF Value™: $32.81 vs. price of $37.87 (15.4% 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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