TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Stock Based Compensation: $19 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
65 GF Score
Price $36.08
GF Value $32.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Stock Based Compensation?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -0.30% 65 Stock Based Compensation is $19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $19 Mil.

Telephone and Data Systems Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Telephone and Data Systems Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Telephone and Data Systems Stock Based Compensation Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
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Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data
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Telephone and Data Systems Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $19 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $19 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Stock Based Compensation of $19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Stock Based Compensation is $19 Mil. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Stock Based Compensation compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
Telephone and Data Systems' Stock Based Compensation of $19 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Stock Based Compensation is $19 Mil. 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 $32.23, compared to a current price of $36.08 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $19 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Stock Based Compensation is $19 Mil 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 $36.08 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.23. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $19 Mil
  • GF Value™: $32.23 vs. price of $36.08 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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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