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AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS)

This page compares AT&T (T) with T-Mobile US (TMUS) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

AT&T (T) and T-Mobile US (TMUS) both fall under the Telecommunication Services industry group, but T is classified in Diversified Telecommunication Services while TMUS is classified in Wireless Telecommunication Services.

SymbolTTMUS
NameAT&T Inc.T-Mobile US, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication ServicesTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication ServicesWireless Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication ServicesWireless Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization158.07 billion USD192.74 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateNovember 21, 1983April 19, 2007
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 7.48 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 18.95 sits around the industry midpoint — T has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

7.48

Max
37.90
Q3
21.05
Median
14.87
Q1
8.65
Min
2.62

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.95

Max
37.90
Q3
21.05
Median
14.87
Q1
8.65
Min
2.62
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), both AT&T (T) at 1.25 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.13 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.25

Max
3.57
Q3
2.18
Median
0.92
Q1
0.37
Min
0.00

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.13

Max
3.57
Q3
2.18
Median
0.92
Q1
0.37
Min
0.00
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both AT&T (T) at 1.45 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 3.46 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.45

Max
7.34
Q3
4.28
Median
1.88
Q1
0.77
Min
0.01

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

3.46

Max
7.34
Q3
4.28
Median
1.88
Q1
0.77
Min
0.01
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)7.4818.95
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.252.13
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.453.46
Free Cash Flow Yield5.60%5.78%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 18.37% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 18.03% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.37%

Max
42.72%
Q3
17.95%
Median
6.68%
Q1
-17.20%
Min
-47.97%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

18.03%

Max
42.72%
Q3
17.95%
Median
6.68%
Q1
-17.20%
Min
-47.97%
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 16.94% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 11.65%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.94%

Max
41.74%
Q3
12.36%
Median
5.02%
Q1
-11.20%
Min
-31.47%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.65%

Max
41.74%
Q3
12.36%
Median
5.02%
Q1
-11.20%
Min
-31.47%
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 22.72% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 24.01% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

22.72%

Max
35.60%
Q3
21.32%
Median
12.69%
Q1
4.41%
Min
-8.71%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

24.01%

Max
35.60%
Q3
21.32%
Median
12.69%
Q1
4.41%
Min
-8.71%
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
Return on Equity (TTM)18.37%18.03%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.12%5.87%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)16.94%11.65%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)22.72%24.01%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)59.41%63.28%

Growth

Revenue Growth

AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
1-Year Revenue Growth2.71%8.49%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.34%3.53%

EPS Growth

AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
1-Year EPS Growth104.03%0.62%
3-Year EPS CAGR--67.73%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both AT&T (T) at 0.92 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.09 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.92

Max
2.39
Q3
1.64
Median
1.11
Q1
0.92
Min
0.25

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.09

Max
2.39
Q3
1.64
Median
1.11
Q1
0.92
Min
0.25
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

AT&T (T) at 1.25 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.19 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.25

Max
3.82
Q3
2.12
Median
1.02
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.19

Max
3.82
Q3
2.12
Median
1.02
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.921.09
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.252.19
Net Debt / EBITDA3.333.50

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 4.88% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.29%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.88%

Max
8.45%
Q3
3.88%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.29%

Max
8.45%
Q3
3.88%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 36.51% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 40.38% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

36.51%

Max
149.01%
Q3
60.13%
Median
7.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

40.38%

Max
149.01%
Q3
60.13%
Median
7.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.88%2.29%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)36.51%40.38%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
1-Year Return-14.47%-25.91%
1-Year Volatility21.99%25.05%
Beta0.220.32
3-Month Avg. Volume40.65M5.55M