TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Other Operating Expense: $503 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
65 GF Score
Price $34.26
GF Value $31.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Other Operating Expense?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS +2.61% 65 Other Operating Expense is $503 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $86 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $503 Mil.

Telephone and Data Systems's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($92 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($90 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($90 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($86 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($310 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($326 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($326 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($352 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
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Telephone and Data Systems Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense 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 $503 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of $503 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Other Operating Expense of $503 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Other Operating Expense too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Other Operating Expense is $503 Mil. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Other Operating Expense compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
Telephone and Data Systems' Other Operating Expense of $503 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 Other Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Other Operating Expense is $503 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.77, compared to a current price of $34.26 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $503 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Other Operating Expense is $503 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 $34.26 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.77. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Other Operating Expense: $503 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.77 vs. price of $34.26 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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