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
| Profile Item | TMUS |
|---|---|
| Name | T-Mobile US, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| Market Capitalization | 206.45 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | April 19, 2007 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -16.45% | 11.77% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 12.29% | 13.32% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 6.65% | 1.74% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 26.25% | 39.61% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.32 | 0.67 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -37.13% | -59.43% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.78 | 0.25 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.10 | 0.40 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) posts ROE of 18.03%, 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
18.03%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.27%
- TMUS
- 18.03%
- Q3
- 18.03%
- Median
- 7.35%
- Q1
- -7.60%
- Min
- -37.75%
Largest peers
- AMX
- 21.13%
- T
- 18.37%
- TMUS
- 18.03%
- VZ
- 17.20%
- CHT
- 9.99%
- VOD
- 0.11%
- SPCX
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) keeps 11.65% 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
11.65%
Group distribution
- Max
- 41.74%
- Q3
- 12.36%
- TMUS
- 11.65%
- Median
- 5.02%
- Q1
- -11.20%
- Min
- -45.00%
Largest peers
- T
- 16.94%
- CHT
- 16.24%
- VZ
- 12.46%
- TMUS
- 11.65%
- AMX
- 9.23%
- VOD
- -0.98%
- SPCX
- -45.00%
Operating Margin (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) turns 24.01% 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
24.01%
Group distribution
- Max
- 35.60%
- TMUS
- 24.01%
- Q3
- 21.32%
- Median
- 12.69%
- Q1
- 4.41%
- Min
- -8.71%
Largest peers
- VZ
- 25.19%
- TMUS
- 24.01%
- T
- 22.72%
- CHT
- 21.84%
- AMX
- 21.33%
- VOD
- 7.78%
- SPCX
- -41.63%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 18.03% | 7.35% |
| ROA (TTM) | 5.87% | 2.94% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 11.65% | 5.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 24.01% | 12.69% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 63.28% | 56.37% |
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.
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.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry 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 1.09, 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
1.09
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.39
- Q3
- 1.66
- Median
- 1.11
- TMUS
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.25
Largest peers
- CHT
- 1.64
- SPCX
- 1.22
- VOD
- 1.14
- TMUS
- 1.09
- T
- 0.92
- AMX
- 0.72
- VZ
- 0.64
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.19, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.19
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.82
- TMUS
- 2.19
- Q3
- 2.05
- Median
- 1.00
- Q1
- 0.66
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TMUS
- 2.19
- VZ
- 1.92
- AMX
- 1.71
- T
- 1.27
- VOD
- 1.00
- SPCX
- 0.74
- CHT
- 0.10
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 1.11 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 2.19 | 1.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.50 | 3.80 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) has dividend yield of 2.01%, 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
2.01%
Group distribution
- Max
- 12.21%
- Q3
- 5.29%
- TMUS
- 2.01%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CHT
- 12.21%
- VZ
- 6.36%
- T
- 5.06%
- AMX
- 2.07%
- TMUS
- 2.01%
- VOD
- 0.30%
- SPCX
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) has payout ratio of 40.38%, 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
40.38%
Group distribution
- Max
- 128.57%
- Q3
- 60.13%
- TMUS
- 40.38%
- Median
- 7.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- VOD
- 101.44%
- CHT
- 96.91%
- VZ
- 67.44%
- TMUS
- 40.38%
- T
- 37.37%
- AMX
- 36.06%
- SPCX
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.01% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 40.38% | 7.71% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) trades at P/E ratio of 20.78, 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
20.78
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.00
- Q3
- 20.99
- TMUS
- 20.78
- Median
- 15.81
- Q1
- 8.69
- Min
- 2.46
Largest peers
- CHT
- 27.23
- TMUS
- 20.78
- AMX
- 15.81
- VZ
- 10.60
- T
- 7.40
- SPCX
- --
- VOD
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) trades at 2.28 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
2.28
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.15
- Q3
- 2.35
- TMUS
- 2.28
- Median
- 0.84
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- SPCX
- 84.32
- TMUS
- 2.28
- VZ
- 1.31
- T
- 1.22
- VOD
- 0.87
- CHT
- 0.14
- AMX
- 0.08
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
T-Mobile US (TMUS) trades at 3.71 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
TMUS
Telecommunication Services industry group
3.71
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.41
- Q3
- 4.02
- TMUS
- 3.71
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- SPCX
- 20.74
- CHT
- 10.89
- AMX
- 3.72
- TMUS
- 3.71
- VZ
- 1.77
- T
- 1.41
- VOD
- 1.21
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TMUS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.78 | 15.81 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.28 | 0.84 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.71 | 1.60 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 5.40% | 10.73% |