Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
TDS is undervalued
NYSE · Communication Services
FAIR PRICE
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Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
$33.08
MARKET PRICE
$50.87
FAIR PRICE
$17.79
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FPI RATING
Low debt levels and attractive valuation, but below-average fundamental quality and volatile earnings pattern.
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How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$40.70
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
23.0%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $33.08, TDS trades 23.0% below the conservative entry level of $40.70. The stock is currently priced below the 20% margin of safety threshold, indicating a potential value opportunity based on the model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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How we calculate TDS's fair price
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s fair price of $50.87 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Communication Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $33.08, TDS trades 53.8% below its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting TDS's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing TDS's valuation multiples against Communication Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for TDS, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of TDS?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Communication Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is $50.87. At the current market price of $33.08, TDS trades 53.8% below its calculated fair value.
Is TDS overvalued or undervalued?+
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is currently undervalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $33.08, which is 53.8% below the fair price of $50.87. The P/E ratio of 8.5x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for TDS?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $50.87, the conservative entry level for TDS is $40.70. At the current market price of $33.08, the stock trades 23.0% below this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is TDS's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for TDS daily after market close. The current fair price of $50.87 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect TDS's fair price calculation?+
TDS's fair price of $50.87 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Communication Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 8.5x, ROE of 8.6%, and dividend yield of 30.98%.
Is TDS a good buy right now?+
At $33.08, TDS trades 53.8% below our fair value estimate of $50.87. The stock is currently undervalued. ROE stands at 8.6% (average). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does TDS pay dividends?+
TDS has a dividend yield of 30.98%.
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