Telephone and Data SystemsTDS +3.25%64 OCF Yield % is 10.78 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 36.94. 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. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks worse than 54.99% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Telephone and Data Systems OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Telephone and Data Systems OCF Yield % Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems OCF Yield % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 10.78 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 36.94. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.70 to 108.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #204 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' OCF Yield % too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current OCF Yield % of 10.78 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 36.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.70 to a high of 108.30. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.63. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 10.78 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #204 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Yield % compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #204 out of 371 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.63. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 10.78 is 14.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 8.70 to 108.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.94 vs. the industry median of 12.63, Telephone and Data Systems has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.63, based on 371 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current OCF Yield % of 10.78 is 14.6% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current OCF Yield % is 10.78, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 36.94. 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 $38.45 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 10.78, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 36.94 and 14.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.63. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current OCF Yield % is 10.78 as of Jun. 27, 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 $38.45 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.81.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
OCF Yield %: 10.78 (71% below median its 10-year median of 36.94)
GF Value™: $32.81 vs. price of $38.45 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#204 of 371)
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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