TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Momentum Rank: 2 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
44 GF Score
Price $37.06
GF Value $18.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Momentum Rank?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS +0.90% 44 Momentum Rank is 2 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems has the Momentum Rank of 2.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Telephone and Data Systems Momentum Rank Related Terms

TDS vs LBTYA, AD, KYIV: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 2 mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Momentum Rank of 2 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Momentum Rank too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Momentum Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Momentum Rank compare to LBTYA and AD?
Telephone and Data Systems' Momentum Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Momentum Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.88, compared to a current price of $37.06 — trading 96.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Momentum Rank is 2 as of Sep. 22, 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 $37.06 is trading 96.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.88. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Momentum Rank: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.88 vs. price of $37.06 (96.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 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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