Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 32.1% as of June 2026. Working capital of $1.73 Billion (current assets of $2.35 Billion minus current liabilities of $615.64 Million) is measured against net assets of $5.40 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Telephone and Data Systems Inc defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Telephone and Data Systems Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 32.1%, reflecting working capital of $1.73 Billion against net assets of $5.40 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of Telephone and Data Systems Inc.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Telephone and Data Systems Inc from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.2% | $483.16 Million | $5.27 Billion | $923.47 Million | $440.31 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2024 | 10.3% | $605.00 Million | $5.88 Billion | $1.70 Billion | $1.09 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2023 | 7.9% | $476.00 Million | $6.01 Billion | $1.66 Billion | $1.18 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 7.8% | $514.00 Million | $6.62 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $1.51 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2021 | 13.1% | $882.00 Million | $6.75 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $1.18 Billion | ▼ -20.4 pp |
| 2020 | 33.4% | $1.87 Billion | $5.60 Billion | $3.03 Billion | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +15.7 pp |
| 2019 | 17.7% | $959.00 Million | $5.42 Billion | $1.92 Billion | $962.00 Million | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 2018 | 27.4% | $1.45 Billion | $5.30 Billion | $2.33 Billion | $879.00 Million | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2017 | 21.4% | $1.05 Billion | $4.89 Billion | $1.97 Billion | $918.00 Million | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2016 | 24.7% | $1.17 Billion | $4.75 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $887.00 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2015 | 25.8% | $1.21 Billion | $4.71 Billion | $2.16 Billion | $944.38 Million | ▲ +10.0 pp |
| 2014 | 15.8% | $703.70 Million | $4.46 Billion | $1.77 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2013 | 19.2% | $895.58 Million | $4.67 Billion | $2.09 Billion | $1.19 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2012 | 18.0% | $838.83 Million | $4.66 Billion | $1.76 Billion | $924.61 Million | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2011 | 18.1% | $831.55 Million | $4.60 Billion | $1.71 Billion | $874.13 Million | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2010 | 17.6% | $785.44 Million | $4.46 Billion | $1.60 Billion | $810.63 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2009 | 19.4% | $863.85 Million | $4.44 Billion | $1.64 Billion | $780.30 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2008 | 19.4% | $855.65 Million | $4.42 Billion | $1.63 Billion | $773.29 Million | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2007 | 23.5% | $1.08 Billion | $4.58 Billion | $3.88 Billion | $2.80 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2006 | 21.3% | $888.35 Million | $4.18 Billion | $2.97 Billion | $2.08 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2005 | 18.5% | $722.87 Million | $3.90 Billion | $1.78 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 2004 | 29.0% | $1.07 Billion | $3.69 Billion | $1.81 Billion | $741.32 Million | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2003 | 22.4% | $808.00 Million | $3.61 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $696.95 Million | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2002 | 22.0% | $780.85 Million | $3.54 Billion | $1.95 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +25.6 pp |
| 2001 | -3.6% | $-141.86 Million | $3.99 Billion | $674.36 Million | $816.22 Million | ▲ +6.9 pp |
| 2000 | -10.5% | $-457.31 Million | $4.38 Billion | $527.10 Million | $984.41 Million | ▼ -15.1 pp |
| 1999 | 4.6% | $138.30 Million | $3.00 Billion | $508.00 Million | $369.70 Million | ▲ +11.9 pp |
| 1998 | -7.3% | $-218.00 Million | $3.00 Billion | $405.40 Million | $623.40 Million | ▲ +12.1 pp |
| 1997 | -19.4% | $-497.60 Million | $2.57 Billion | $408.30 Million | $905.90 Million | ▼ -12.9 pp |
| 1996 | -6.5% | $-163.20 Million | $2.49 Billion | $346.10 Million | $509.30 Million | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 1995 | -8.1% | $-166.50 Million | $2.04 Billion | $261.20 Million | $427.70 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 1994 | -9.0% | $-160.30 Million | $1.79 Billion | $185.90 Million | $346.20 Million | ▼ -10.0 pp |
| 1993 | 1.1% | $16.10 Million | $1.49 Billion | $179.60 Million | $163.50 Million | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 1992 | -2.0% | $-20.80 Million | $1.05 Billion | $143.40 Million | $164.20 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 1991 | -1.0% | $-7.80 Million | $800.90 Million | $121.50 Million | $129.30 Million | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 1990 | -5.0% | $-24.10 Million | $484.20 Million | $121.80 Million | $145.90 Million | ▼ -15.4 pp |
| 1989 | 10.4% | $41.20 Million | $395.40 Million | $114.00 Million | $72.80 Million | ▲ +8.8 pp |
| 1988 | 1.6% | $3.10 Million | $193.60 Million | $94.00 Million | $90.90 Million | ▲ +8.4 pp |
| 1987 | -6.7% | $-9.20 Million | $136.30 Million | $87.00 Million | $96.20 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 1986 | 0.1% | $100.00K | $104.70 Million | $78.60 Million | $78.50 Million | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 1985 | -10.2% | $-8.90 Million | $87.10 Million | $69.90 Million | $78.80 Million | — |