TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Total Debt per Share: $11.02 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
66 GF Score
Price $33.58
GF Value $30.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Total Debt per Share?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS 66 Total Debt per Share is $11.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

$11.02 (As of Mar. 2026)

Total Debt per Share is calculated as total debt divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Total debt is calculated as Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Telephone and Data Systems's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.02.

Telephone and Data Systems Total Debt per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telephone and Data Systems's Total Debt per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

Telephone and Data Systems Total Debt per Share Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Debt per Share
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Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data
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Telephone and Data Systems Total Debt per Share Calculation

Telephone and Data Systems's Total Debt Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,373+31)/114
=12.34

Telephone and Data Systems's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,221+34)/114
=11.02

* 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.

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What does a Total Debt per Share of $11.02 mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Total Debt per Share of $11.02 as of Mar. 2026. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Total Debt per Share too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Total Debt per Share is $11.02. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Total Debt per Share compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' Total Debt per Share of $11.02 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 Total Debt per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Debt per Share depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Debt per Share 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 Total Debt per Share mean?
A high Total Debt per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Total Debt per Share is $11.02. 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 $30.73, compared to a current price of $33.58 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Debt per Share is $11.02. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Debt per Share calculated?
Total Debt per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Total Debt per Share is $11.02 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 $33.58 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.73. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Total Debt per Share: $11.02
  • GF Value™: $30.73 vs. price of $33.58 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 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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