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 Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check TDS cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Gibson Energy Inc.
TO:GEI
|
-0.020x |
|
BancFirst Corporation
NASDAQ:BANF
|
0.012x |
|
First BanCorp.
NYSE:FBP
|
0.058x |
|
GCL Energy Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002015
|
0.107x |
|
TransAlta Corp
TO:TA
|
0.081x |
|
Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000962
|
-0.065x |
|
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
XETRA:OBCK
|
N/A |
|
Constellium SE
F:3OK
|
0.064x |
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) market capitalisation.
| 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