Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 4,964,000 2,826,000 2,848,000 2,857,000 2,871,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,964,000 5,160,000 5,413,000 5,329,000 5,225,000
Gross profit margin 100.00% 54.77% 52.61% 53.61% 54.95%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $4,964,000K ÷ $4,964,000K
= 100.00%

The gross profit margin of Telephone and Data Systems Inc has demonstrated a slight decline over the years, starting at 54.95% on December 31, 2020, and decreasing to 53.61% by December 31, 2021. This trend continued as the margin dropped further to 52.61% by December 31, 2022. However, there was a notable improvement in the gross profit margin to 54.77% on December 31, 2023. An anomaly is observed on December 31, 2024, with a gross profit margin of 100.00%, which could be attributed to various factors such as accounting adjustments or exceptional gains. Overall, the gross profit margin trend indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations over the years.