TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS-PU) Financial Ratio Screen

NYSE Communication Services United States N/A
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS-PU) passes all available checks in 2 implemented financial-ratio model(s). Its activity assessment is still in progress; this is not a Shariah verdict. Its debt proxy is 16.7% against the model threshold of 30%. The supplied classification is Communication Services (Telecom Services); mixed activities and revenue segments remain part of the activity assessment.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

TDS-PU financial screening at a glance

FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
16.7%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
9.1%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
10.4%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
3.3%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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What the available screens say

How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Telecom Services) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 16.7%
/ 30%
9.1%
/ 30%
10.4%
/ 30%
3.28%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
FTSE 16.7%
/ 33%
9.1%
/ 33%
10.4%
/ 50%
3.28%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
23.0
EPS
$0.89
Dividend Yield
811.0%
P/B Ratio
0.6
EV/EBITDA
15.5
EV: $4.5B
Revenue
$1.2B
Growth: 12.0%
Beta
0.3
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 59.0%
Operating Margin 2.5%
Net Margin -0.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) -0.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$590M
Free Cash Flow$195M
Total Debt$1.4B
Debt-to-Equity26.7
Current Ratio2.1
Total Assets$8.4B

Price & Trading

Last Close$20.72
50-Day MA$21.87
200-Day MA$21.36
Avg Volume25K
Beta0.3
52-Week Range
$18.71
$23.87

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS-PU)

CEO
Mr. Walter Carlson J.D.
Employees
4,000
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Currency
USD

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS-PU) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial screen passed; activity assessment pending. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/'s debt ratio?

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/'s debt ratio is 16.7% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/'s key financial metrics?

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ has a market capitalization of N/A in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 23.0, and revenue of $1.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 59.0% and a net margin of -0.5%. Return on equity stands at 2.7%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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