Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.007x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-34.69 Million) by net assets ($5.28 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See defensive interval ratio of Telephone and Data Systems Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2024)
This chart illustrates how Telephone and Data Systems Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Telephone and Data Systems Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Rush Enterprises A Inc
NASDAQ:RUSHA
|
0.038x |
|
Chongqing Zhifei Bio Products
SHE:300122
|
0.090x |
|
Kalyan Jewellers India Limited
NSE:KALYANKJIL
|
0.118x |
|
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited
F:AOC
|
0.048x |
|
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd
SHG:600332
|
0.044x |
|
ENSTAR GROUP LTD DL-01
F:48R
|
N/A |
|
Doosan Bobcat Inc
KO:241560
|
0.060x |
|
Octave Intelligence plc
NASDAQ:OCTV
|
0.015x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (1989–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Telephone and Data Systems Inc from 1989 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $5.88 Billion | $1.15 Billion | 0.195x | +2.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | $6.01 Billion | $1.14 Billion | 0.190x | +8.86% |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.62 Billion | $1.16 Billion | 0.175x | +6.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.75 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.164x | -40.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | $5.60 Billion | $1.53 Billion | 0.273x | +45.73% |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.42 Billion | $1.02 Billion | 0.188x | -2.15% |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.30 Billion | $1.02 Billion | 0.192x | +20.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.89 Billion | $776.00 Million | 0.159x | -3.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.75 Billion | $782.00 Million | 0.165x | -1.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.71 Billion | $789.69 Million | 0.168x | +89.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.46 Billion | $394.81 Million | 0.089x | -16.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.67 Billion | $494.61 Million | 0.106x | -55.38% |
| 2012-12-31 | $4.66 Billion | $1.11 Billion | 0.237x | -13.01% |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.60 Billion | $1.26 Billion | 0.273x | +8.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | $4.46 Billion | $1.12 Billion | 0.252x | +1.35% |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.44 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.248x | +29.15% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.42 Billion | $848.89 Million | 0.192x | -6.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.58 Billion | $941.03 Million | 0.206x | -3.14% |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.18 Billion | $887.16 Million | 0.212x | -5.88% |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.90 Billion | $880.22 Million | 0.225x | +11.33% |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.69 Billion | $747.39 Million | 0.203x | -20.51% |
| 2003-12-31 | $3.61 Billion | $920.41 Million | 0.255x | +13.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.54 Billion | $793.64 Million | 0.224x | +63.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.99 Billion | $545.80 Million | 0.137x | -20.01% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.38 Billion | $748.86 Million | 0.171x | -17.62% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.00 Billion | $623.70 Million | 0.208x | +75.23% |
| 1998-12-31 | $3.00 Billion | $356.20 Million | 0.119x | +47.33% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.57 Billion | $206.50 Million | 0.080x | -31.95% |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.49 Billion | $295.00 Million | 0.118x | +14.25% |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.04 Billion | $211.60 Million | 0.104x | -17.62% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.79 Billion | $224.70 Million | 0.126x | +16.89% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.49 Billion | $160.20 Million | 0.107x | -2.03% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | $115.40 Million | 0.110x | +12.96% |
| 1991-12-31 | $800.90 Million | $77.80 Million | 0.097x | -49.21% |
| 1990-12-31 | $484.20 Million | $92.60 Million | 0.191x | +20.22% |
| 1989-12-31 | $395.40 Million | $62.90 Million | 0.159x | -- |
About Telephone and Data Systems Inc
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to consumer, business, and government in the United States. It operates through three segments: UScellular Wireless, UScellular Towers, and TDS Telecom. The company offers wireless solutions, including a suite of connected Internet of things (IoT) solutions, and software applications for monitor and c… Read more