Telephone and Data Systems' ROCE Trend: A Multi-Bagger's Path?
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 9:00 am ET1min read
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Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) has a low return on capital employed (ROCE) of 2.1%, underperforming the Wireless Telecom industry average of 13%. The company's ROCE has been flat over the last five years, while the amount of capital employed has fallen 27%. Despite this, the stock has delivered a 160% gain to shareholders over the past five years.

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