Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)
Solvency ratios
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Debt-to-assets ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 2.69 | 2.70 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.28 | 2.27 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.48 | 2.36 | 2.31 |
Telephone and Data Systems Inc has consistently maintained a strong solvency position based on its solvency ratios. The Debt-to-assets ratio has remained consistently at 0.00 throughout the analyzed periods, indicating that the company has no debt in relation to its total assets.
Similarly, the Debt-to-capital ratio and Debt-to-equity ratio have also remained at 0.00 consistently across all periods, highlighting the company's low leverage and minimal reliance on debt to finance its operations.
The Financial leverage ratio has shown slight fluctuations over time, ranging from 2.27 to 2.70. This ratio measures the extent of a company's financial leverage and indicates how much of the company's assets are funded by debt. Despite the fluctuations, the ratio remains relatively stable and within a reasonable range, suggesting a conservative financial strategy and a manageable level of debt.
Overall, based on these solvency ratios, Telephone and Data Systems Inc appears to be in a strong financial position with a low level of debt and a conservative capital structure. Investors and stakeholders can have confidence in the company's ability to meet its financial obligations and sustain its operations in the long term.
Coverage ratios
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Interest coverage | 0.93 | -1.14 | -0.73 | -0.80 | -0.96 | 1.15 | 0.95 | 1.21 | 1.72 | 2.22 | 2.64 | 2.08 | 1.96 | 1.85 | 2.04 | 2.66 | 2.73 | 2.86 | 2.47 | 2.23 |
The interest coverage ratio of Telephone and Data Systems Inc experienced fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio ranged from a low of -1.14 on September 30, 2024, to a high of 2.86 on September 30, 2020.
Generally, an interest coverage ratio below 1 indicates that the company is not generating enough earnings to cover its interest obligations, which can be a cause for concern. In the case of Telephone and Data Systems Inc, the negative ratios recorded in the last few quarters of the data may raise questions about the company's ability to meet its interest payments.
It is important for investors and creditors to closely monitor the trend of the interest coverage ratio over time to assess the company's financial health and its ability to service its debt obligations.