Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of -0.01x as of September 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of $-34.69 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($3.25 Billion) in one year. Explore Telephone and Data Systems Inc long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1989–2024)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Telephone and Data Systems Inc across 36 annual periods. Also explore TDS asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (1989–2024)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Telephone and Data Systems Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Telephone and Data Systems Inc stock valuation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.15x | $1.15 Billion | $7.80 Billion | ▲ +1.7% |
| 2023 | 0.14x | $1.14 Billion | $7.91 Billion | ▼ -0.9% |
| 2022 | 0.15x | $1.16 Billion | $7.93 Billion | ▼ -11.0% |
| 2021 | 0.16x | $1.10 Billion | $6.75 Billion | ▼ -26.1% |
| 2020 | 0.22x | $1.53 Billion | $6.92 Billion | ▲ +16.9% |
| 2019 | 0.19x | $1.02 Billion | $5.37 Billion | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2018 | 0.23x | $1.02 Billion | $4.48 Billion | ▲ +28.8% |
| 2017 | 0.18x | $776.00 Million | $4.40 Billion | ▲ +5.8% |
| 2016 | 0.17x | $782.00 Million | $4.70 Billion | ▼ -0.5% |
| 2015 | 0.17x | $789.69 Million | $4.72 Billion | ▲ +88.7% |
| 2014 | 0.09x | $394.81 Million | $4.45 Billion | ▼ -24.1% |
| 2013 | 0.12x | $494.61 Million | $4.23 Billion | ▼ -58.1% |
| 2012 | 0.28x | $1.11 Billion | $3.97 Billion | ▼ -20.2% |
| 2011 | 0.35x | $1.26 Billion | $3.60 Billion | ▲ +2.7% |
| 2010 | 0.34x | $1.12 Billion | $3.30 Billion | ▼ -2.4% |
| 2009 | 0.35x | $1.10 Billion | $3.17 Billion | ▲ +32.7% |
| 2008 | 0.26x | $848.89 Million | $3.23 Billion | ▲ +48.3% |
| 2007 | 0.18x | $941.03 Million | $5.32 Billion | ▲ +28.1% |
| 2006 | 0.14x | $887.16 Million | $6.42 Billion | ▲ +2.1% |
| 2005 | 0.14x | $880.22 Million | $6.50 Billion | ▲ +32.3% |
| 2004 | 0.10x | $747.39 Million | $7.30 Billion | ▼ -27.1% |
| 2003 | 0.14x | $920.41 Million | $6.56 Billion | ▲ +7.1% |
| 2002 | 0.13x | $793.64 Million | $6.06 Billion | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2001 | 0.13x | $545.80 Million | $4.06 Billion | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2000 | 0.18x | $748.86 Million | $4.26 Billion | ▼ -33.1% |
| 1999 | 0.26x | $623.70 Million | $2.37 Billion | ▲ +86.1% |
| 1998 | 0.14x | $356.20 Million | $2.52 Billion | ▲ +64.4% |
| 1997 | 0.09x | $206.50 Million | $2.41 Billion | ▼ -50.3% |
| 1996 | 0.17x | $295.00 Million | $1.71 Billion | ▲ +16.4% |
| 1995 | 0.15x | $211.60 Million | $1.42 Billion | ▼ -33.8% |
| 1994 | 0.22x | $224.70 Million | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +7.7% |
| 1993 | 0.21x | $160.20 Million | $768.90 Million | ▲ +16.4% |
| 1992 | 0.18x | $115.40 Million | $644.80 Million | ▲ +30.5% |
| 1991 | 0.14x | $77.80 Million | $567.20 Million | ▼ -32.4% |
| 1990 | 0.20x | $92.60 Million | $456.10 Million | ▲ +21.3% |
| 1989 | 0.17x | $62.90 Million | $375.80 Million | — |