On the stock market since 1981, it operates in the world of media and communication. It has 7,900 employees. Now — the numbers.
The company closed last year at a loss: costs ran above sales. The picture changes only if spending is reined in.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
An average decline of 31% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Before the clock runs out, either sales must climb sharply or new money must come in. For now, time is on the company’s side.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades 18% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It pays out $10.41 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
A loss of $6.2M against $1.2B in annual sales. And on top of that, sales fell from the year before.
The stock trades 29% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, TDS sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: TDS has solid sales but closed last year at a loss. The road back to profit runs through spending discipline.