Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
-0.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-6.2% / 1.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+65.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#48 of 74
Communication Services
What the data says
At -0.1%, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s return on assets (roa) ranks #48 of 74 in the Communication Services sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -6.2% in FY2023 to 1.8% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-0.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.9%.
Improved from -6.2% to -0.1% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+88.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 65.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.6pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.88 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -0.1% | +65.0% |
| FY2024 | -0.2% | +96.7% |
| FY2023 | -6.2% | -1530.2% |
| FY2022 | 0.4% | -62.9% |
| FY2021 | 1.2% | -35.6% |
| FY2020 | 1.8% | +60.7% |
| FY2019 | 1.1% | -18.8% |
| FY2018 | 1.4% | -16.4% |
| FY2017 | 1.7% | +258.7% |
| FY2016 | 0.5% | -80.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026