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T-Mobile US (TMUS) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at T-Mobile US (TMUS): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Telecommunication Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for T-Mobile US (TMUS)
Profile ItemTMUS
NameT-Mobile US Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization194.71 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateApril 19, 2007
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

TMUS
GSPC
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T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for T-Mobile US (TMUS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for T-Mobile US (TMUS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-26.48%8.50%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)11.61%12.02%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)7.02%1.88%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

TMUS
GSPC
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T-Mobile US (TMUS) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for T-Mobile US (TMUS) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)29.51%39.69%
Beta (5Y)0.310.69
Max Drawdown (5Y)-37.13%-57.00%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. TMUS is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-1.040.15
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.380.23

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) posts ROE of 17.99%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

17.99%

Group distribution
Max
30.92%
Q3
18.34%
TMUS
17.99%
Median
7.49%
Q1
-6.39%
Min
-26.46%
Largest peers
AMX
21.58%
T
18.34%
TMUS
17.99%
VZ
15.84%
CHT
10.92%
VOD
0.11%
SPCX
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on ROE within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) keeps 11.46% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.46%

Group distribution
Max
33.20%
Q3
12.38%
TMUS
11.46%
Median
5.57%
Q1
-4.99%
Min
-18.49%
Largest peers
T
16.94%
CHT
16.13%
VZ
11.64%
TMUS
11.46%
AMX
9.37%
VOD
-0.98%
SPCX
-35.66%
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on net margin within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) turns 25.22% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

25.22%

Group distribution
Max
36.58%
TMUS
25.22%
Q3
20.68%
Median
11.82%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-15.11%
Largest peers
TMUS
25.22%
T
24.79%
VZ
23.00%
CHT
21.61%
AMX
21.49%
VOD
7.78%
SPCX
-1.80%
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on operating margin within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)17.99%7.49%
ROA (TTM)5.97%2.64%
Net Margin (TTM)11.46%5.57%
Operating Margin (TTM)25.22%11.82%
Gross Margin (TTM)63.05%58.41%

Growth

Revenue Growth

T-Mobile US (TMUS) grew revenue 8.49%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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T-Mobile US (TMUS): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Telecommunication Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

T-Mobile US (TMUS) grew earnings per share 0.62%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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T-Mobile US (TMUS): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Telecommunication Services industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)8.49%4.62%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.53%3.53%
EPS Growth (YoY)0.62%-0.66%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)67.73%16.88%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) has current ratio of 0.92, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.92

Group distribution
Max
2.78
Q3
1.73
Median
1.19
TMUS
0.92
Q1
0.85
Min
0.17
Largest peers
SPCX
5.12
CHT
1.22
VOD
1.14
T
0.97
TMUS
0.92
AMX
0.71
VZ
0.60
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on current ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.14

Group distribution
Max
3.79
Q3
2.19
TMUS
2.14
Median
0.99
Q1
0.67
Min
0.00
Largest peers
TMUS
2.14
VZ
1.84
AMX
1.58
T
1.29
VOD
1.00
SPCX
0.31
CHT
0.10
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.921.19
Debt / Equity (MRQ)2.140.99
Net Debt / EBITDA3.423.69

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) has dividend yield of 2.17%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.17%

Group distribution
Max
11.88%
Q3
5.09%
TMUS
2.17%
Median
0.14%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CHT
11.88%
VZ
5.52%
T
4.24%
AMX
2.33%
TMUS
2.17%
VOD
0.28%
SPCX
0.00%
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on dividend yield within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) has payout ratio of 41.21%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

41.21%

Group distribution
Max
101.44%
Q3
47.45%
TMUS
41.21%
Median
1.70%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
VOD
101.44%
VZ
72.79%
TMUS
41.21%
T
36.63%
AMX
35.16%
SPCX
0.00%
CHT
0.00%
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on payout ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.17%0.14%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)41.21%1.70%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) trades at P/E ratio of 18.97, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.97

Group distribution
Max
27.84
Q3
20.95
TMUS
18.97
Median
12.60
Q1
8.59
Min
2.65
Largest peers
CHT
27.39
TMUS
18.97
AMX
13.14
VZ
13.06
T
8.48
SPCX
--
VOD
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on P/E ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) trades at 2.11 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.11

Group distribution
Max
3.46
TMUS
2.11
Q3
1.95
Median
0.91
Q1
0.37
Min
0.00
Largest peers
SPCX
84.58
TMUS
2.11
VZ
1.50
T
1.38
VOD
0.97
CHT
0.14
AMX
0.07
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on P/S ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) trades at 3.47 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

3.47

Group distribution
Max
5.90
TMUS
3.47
Q3
3.41
Median
1.76
Q1
0.72
Min
0.01
Largest peers
SPCX
15.32
CHT
11.77
TMUS
3.47
AMX
3.11
VZ
2.00
T
1.60
VOD
1.34
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Where T-Mobile US (TMUS) stands on P/B ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

T-Mobile US (TMUS) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TMUSIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)18.9712.60
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.110.91
P/B Ratio (MRQ)3.471.76
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)5.82%11.80%