TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.59% (As of Mar. 2026)


TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
64 GF Score
Price $38.45
GF Value $32.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS +3.25% 64 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.59% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Telephone and Data Systems's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.89%. Telephone and Data Systems's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24. Telephone and Data Systems's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.59%.


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Telephone and Data Systems ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Telephone and Data Systems ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
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TDS vs AD, LBTYA, LBRDA: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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Telephone and Data Systems ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Telephone and Data Systems's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-0.13% / 1.25
=-0.10%

Telephone and Data Systems's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=11.89% / 1.24
=9.59%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.59% mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.59% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.59%. 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' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to AD and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 9.59% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.59%. 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 $38.45 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.59%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 9.59% 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 $38.45 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.81. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 9.59%
  • GF Value™: $32.81 vs. price of $38.45 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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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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