Telephone and Data SystemsTDS -0.67%64 Median PS Value is $10.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 952% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks worse than 97.61% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telephone and Data Systems's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TDS'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 1.01 Max: 18.31
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Telephone and Data Systems was 18.31. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.01.
TDS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 97.61% of 251
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs TDS: 3.51
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Telephone and Data Systems's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
37.30
/
10.63
=
3.51
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems Median PS Value 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.
TDS vs AD, LBTYA, LBRDA: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Telephone and Data Systems Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.5788.
Telephone and Data Systems's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $18.367.
* 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 (TDS) has a Median PS Value of $10.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 952% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.31 to 18.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #245 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Median PS Value too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Median PS Value of $10.63 is 952% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 18.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median Median PS Value is 0.97. Telephone and Data Systems' value of $10.63 is 995.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #245 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Median PS Value compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #245 out of 251 companies for Median PS Value. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.97. Telephone and Data Systems' value of $10.63 is 995.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.31 to 18.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Telephone and Data Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Median PS Value among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.97, based on 251 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Median PS Value of $10.63 is 995.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Median PS Value is $10.63, which is 952% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. 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 $37.30 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $10.63, which is 952% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 995.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.97. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Median PS Value is $10.63 as of Jun. 25, 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 $37.30 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.86.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
Median PS Value: $10.63 (952% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: $32.86 vs. price of $37.30 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 995.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#245 of 251)
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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