TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Total Stockholders Equity: $4,924 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
65 GF Score
Price $35.39
GF Value $30.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Total Stockholders Equity?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -0.95% 65 Total Stockholders Equity is $4,924 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,924 Mil. It refers to the net assets owned by shareholders. It does not include minority interest.

Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share. Telephone and Data Systems's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.82. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is. Telephone and Data Systems's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

Telephone and Data Systems  (NYSE:TDS) Total Stockholders Equity Explanation

1. Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share.

Telephone and Data Systems's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Book Value per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4924.282-1073.963)/113.850
=33.82

2. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is.

Telephone and Data Systems's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt-to-Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(33.812 + 1221.12) / 4924.282
=0.25

* 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 Stockholders Equity Related Terms

Telephone and Data Systems Total Stockholders Equity Historical Data

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* 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 Stockholders Equity Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
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Total Stockholders Equity
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Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data
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What does a Total Stockholders Equity of $4,924 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Total Stockholders Equity of $4,924 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Total Stockholders Equity too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Total Stockholders Equity is $4,924 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' Total Stockholders Equity compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' Total Stockholders Equity of $4,924 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 Total Stockholders Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Stockholders Equity depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Stockholders Equity 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 Stockholders Equity mean?
A high Total Stockholders Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Total Stockholders Equity is $4,924 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 $30.56, compared to a current price of $35.39 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Stockholders Equity is $4,924 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 Total Stockholders Equity calculated?
Total Stockholders Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Total Stockholders Equity is $4,924 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 $35.39 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.56. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Total Stockholders Equity: $4,924 Mil
  • GF Value™: $30.56 vs. price of $35.39 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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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