TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
65 GF Score
Price $33.33
GF Value $31.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Growth Rank?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -1.10% 65 Growth Rank is 1 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems has the Growth Rank of 1.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Telephone and Data Systems Growth Rank Related Terms

TDS vs LBRDA, LBTYA, KYIV: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Growth Rank falls into.


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What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Growth Rank too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Growth Rank of 1 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Growth Rank compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.45, compared to a current price of $33.33 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Aug. 11, 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 $33.33 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.45. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $31.45 vs. price of $33.33 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 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

Other Exchanges TDSpU.PFD:USA
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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