Telephone and Data SystemsTDS -2.27%64 PS Ratio is 2.02 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 242% above its 10-year median of 0.59. 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 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks worse than 63.66% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Telephone and Data Systems's share price is $37.01.
Telephone and Data Systems's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.37. Hence, Telephone and Data Systems's PS Ratio for today is 2.02.
Good Sign:
Telephone and Data Systems Inc stock PS Ratio (=2.06) is close to 1-year low of 1.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telephone and Data Systems's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TDS'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.59 Max: 15.58
Current: 2.03
During the past 13 years, Telephone and Data Systems's highest PS Ratio was 15.58. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.59.
TDS's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 63.66% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.365
vs TDS: 2.03
Telephone and Data Systems Inc revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Telephone and Data Systems was -2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -39.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -30.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -14.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Telephone and Data Systems's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 35.20% per year. The lowest was -39.80% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Telephone and Data Systems PS Ratio Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems PS 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Telephone and Data Systems's Share Price of today is $37.01. 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 $18.37.
* 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:
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a PS Ratio of 2.02 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 242% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 15.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #233 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' PS Ratio too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current PS Ratio of 2.02 is 242% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 15.58. The Telecommunication Services industry median PS Ratio is 1.37. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 2.02 is 48% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #233 out of 366 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' PS Ratio compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #233 out of 366 companies for PS Ratio. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.37. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 2.02 is 48% above this benchmark. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 15.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.37, 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 PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.37, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current PS Ratio of 2.02 is 48% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current PS Ratio is 2.02, which is 242% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 $37.01 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 2.02, which is 242% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 48% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.37. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current PS Ratio is 2.02 as of Jun. 30, 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 $37.01 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.81.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
PS Ratio: 2.02 (242% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $32.81 vs. price of $37.01 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48% above the Telecommunication Services median (#233 of 366)
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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