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

This page compares AT&T (T) with T-Mobile US (TMUS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, 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
Company 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 Capitalization173.57 billion USD209.32 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaqGS
Listing DateNovember 21, 1983April 19, 2007
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

T
TMUS
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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.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
5-Day Price Return0.97%1.65%
13-Week Price Return-12.90%-11.93%
26-Week Price Return-0.79%-8.76%
52-Week Price Return-10.85%-20.81%
Month-to-Date Return-4.40%-1.06%
Year-to-Date Return0.56%-4.74%
10-Day Avg. Volume37.41M4.78M
3-Month Avg. Volume42.37M6.21M
3-Month Volatility24.73%27.84%
Beta0.210.33

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 19.65% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 17.82%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.65%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

17.82%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%
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% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 11.65%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.94%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.65%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%
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 19.81% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.86% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.81%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.86%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%
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)19.65%17.82%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.13%4.88%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)16.94%11.65%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)19.81%19.86%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)59.41%62.66%

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
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.09

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
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)

Both AT&T (T) at 1.26 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 1.64 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.26

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.64

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
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.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 6.60 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 4.78, which sits around the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

6.60

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.78

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18
AT&T (T) vs. T-Mobile US (TMUS): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.921.09
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.400.92
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.261.64
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)6.604.78

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
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.87%10.63%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)2.92%9.48%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.34%3.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR-2.56%5.24%

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
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-9.55%-11.93%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)82.59%-8.28%
3-Year EPS CAGR--67.63%
5-Year EPS CAGR--29.65%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 4.69% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.03%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.69%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.03%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
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 37.73% and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 40.20% 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

37.73%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

40.20%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
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.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolTTMUS
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.69%2.03%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)37.73%40.20%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 8.05 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 19.77 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

8.05

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.77

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01
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)

AT&T (T) at 1.36 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 2.30 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — TMUS carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.36

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.30

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19
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)

Both AT&T (T) at 1.84 and T-Mobile US (TMUS) at 4.14 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.84

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28

TMUS

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.14

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28
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)8.0519.77
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.362.30
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.844.14
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)9.9413.30