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Telephone and Data SystemsMIC:TDS-RM 66 PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:TDS-RM with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks better than 73.08% on this metric.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.02) is close to 1-year low of 1.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telephone and Data Systems's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:TDS-RM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.45
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, Telephone and Data Systems's highest PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.63.
MIC:TDS-RM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.08% of 338
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs MIC:TDS-RM: 1.02
During the past 12 months, Telephone and Data Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Telephone and Data Systems was 35.50% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Telephone and Data Systems PB Ratio Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems PB Ratio 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.
MIC:TDS-RM vs LBRDA, IRDM, LBTYA: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM) has a PB Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #91 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' PB Ratio too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current PB Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.45. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #91 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' PB Ratio compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #91 out of 338 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Telephone and Data Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.80. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.45 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.80, based on 338 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current PB Ratio is 0.00. 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?
Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM) has a current PB Ratio of 0.00. The current PB Ratio is 0.00. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (MIC:TDS-RM), the current PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 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.
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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