Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has total liabilities worth $3.25 Billion USD as of September 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Telephone and Data Systems Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how liquid is Telephone and Data Systems Inc's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Telephone and Data Systems Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Octave Intelligence plc
NASDAQ:OCTV
|
USA | $973.24 Million |
|
Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co Ltd
SHE:000887
|
China | CN¥12.15 Billion |
|
Xiamen Kehua Hengsheng
SHE:002335
|
China | CN¥7.10 Billion |
|
ExlService Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:EXLS
|
USA | $897.58 Million |
|
NorthWestern Corporation
NASDAQ:NWE
|
USA | $5.57 Billion |
|
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd
AU:BEN
|
Australia | AU$96.55 Billion |
|
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
NYSE:MGY
|
USA | $917.17 Million |
|
BICECORP S.A
SN:BICECORP
|
Chile | CL$32.65 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2024)
This chart breaks down Telephone and Data Systems Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) total market value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | 1.63 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 0.73 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.38 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Telephone and Data Systems Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Telephone and Data Systems Inc from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $7.80 Billion | -1.45% |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.91 Billion | -0.26% |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.93 Billion | +17.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.75 Billion | -2.53% |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.92 Billion | +29.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.37 Billion | +19.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.48 Billion | +1.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.40 Billion | -6.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.70 Billion | -0.47% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.72 Billion | +5.99% |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.45 Billion | +5.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.23 Billion | +6.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.97 Billion | +10.25% |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.60 Billion | +8.98% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.30 Billion | +4.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.17 Billion | -2.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | $3.23 Billion | -39.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.32 Billion | -17.18% |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.42 Billion | -1.26% |
| 2005-12-31 | $6.50 Billion | -10.99% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.30 Billion | +11.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.56 Billion | +8.24% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.06 Billion | +49.25% |
| 2001-12-31 | $4.06 Billion | -4.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.26 Billion | +79.43% |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.37 Billion | -5.92% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.52 Billion | +4.89% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.41 Billion | +40.97% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.71 Billion | +19.76% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.42 Billion | +42.23% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | +30.29% |
| 1993-12-31 | $768.90 Million | +19.25% |
| 1992-12-31 | $644.80 Million | +13.68% |
| 1991-12-31 | $567.20 Million | +24.36% |
| 1990-12-31 | $456.10 Million | +21.37% |
| 1989-12-31 | $375.80 Million | -6.98% |
| 1988-12-31 | $404.00 Million | +10.84% |
| 1987-12-31 | $364.50 Million | +9.39% |
| 1986-12-31 | $333.20 Million | +4.35% |
| 1985-12-31 | $319.30 Million | -- |
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