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AT&T INC - T 5.35 11/01/66 (TBB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:TBB - US00206R3003

23.88 USD
+0.11 (+0.46%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:19:39 PM
23.17 USD
-0.71 (-2.97%)
After Hours: 9/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall TBB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TBB against 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. TBB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. TBB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TBB was profitable.
TBB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TBB reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years TBB had a positive operating cash flow.
TBB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTBB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.12%, TBB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of TBB (12.03%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TBB (5.25%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
TBB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.19%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.19%) for TBB is below the current ROIC(5.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.12%
ROE 12.03%
ROIC 5.25%
ROA(3y)1.35%
ROA(5y)1.32%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)4.74%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.76%
TBB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTBB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.21%, TBB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TBB has grown nicely.
TBB has a better Operating Margin (19.86%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
TBB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TBB has a better Gross Margin (59.67%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TBB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.86%
PM (TTM) 10.21%
GM 59.67%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y-16.01%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y2.85%
GM growth 5Y2.22%
TBB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTBB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TBB is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for TBB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
TBB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
TBB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
TBB Yearly Shares OutstandingTBB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
TBB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTBB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.84, we must say that TBB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.84, TBB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TBB is 6.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take TBB, 6.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.74, TBB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
TBB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.17, TBB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.17
Debt/FCF 6.74
Altman-Z 0.84
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC6.71%
TBB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTBB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.3 Liquidity

TBB has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that TBB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TBB's Current ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TBB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that TBB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, TBB is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.76
TBB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTBB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TBB have decreased by -4.78% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.79% on average over the past years.
TBB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.46%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
EPS 3Y-12.73%
EPS 5Y-8.79%
EPS Q2Q%-5.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-3%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.52%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.24% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, TBB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.63%
EPS Next 2Y0.15%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y2.29%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
TBB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTBB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 50B 100B 150B
TBB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTBB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.90, which indicates a very decent valuation of TBB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TBB indicates a rather cheap valuation: TBB is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TBB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
TBB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.53.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TBB is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
TBB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.9
Fwd PE 10.53
TBB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTBB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TBB is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TBB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TBB is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.7
EV/EBITDA 6.41
TBB Per share dataTBB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TBB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.15%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TBB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.80, TBB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, TBB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%

5.2 History

The dividend of TBB decreases each year by -10.97%.
TBB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
TBB Yearly Dividends per shareTBB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

64.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TBB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.83%
EPS Next 2Y0.15%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
TBB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTBB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B
TBB Dividend Payout.TBB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TBB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AT&T INC - T 5.35 11/01/66

NYSE:TBB (9/12/2025, 8:19:39 PM)

After market: 23.17 -0.71 (-2.97%)

23.88

+0.11 (+0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Inst Owners66.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap170.75B
Analysts78.89
Price Target23.98 (0.42%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.97%
DP64.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.334375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.78%
Min EPS beat(2)2.7%
Max EPS beat(2)2.87%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.78%
Min EPS beat(4)2.7%
Max EPS beat(4)6.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.22%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.2%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.68%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.77%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.8%
PT rev (1m)-4.14%
PT rev (3m)3.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.9
Fwd PE 10.53
P/S 1.38
P/FCF 8.7
P/OCF 4.17
P/B 1.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.41
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.17%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY9.49%
FCF(TTM)2.74
FCFY11.49%
OCF(TTM)5.73
OCFY23.98%
SpS17.34
BVpS14.72
TBVpS-12.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.12%
ROE 12.03%
ROCE 6.9%
ROIC 5.25%
ROICexc 5.41%
ROICexgc 12.47%
OM 19.86%
PM (TTM) 10.21%
GM 59.67%
FCFM 15.83%
ROA(3y)1.35%
ROA(5y)1.32%
ROE(3y)5.03%
ROE(5y)4.74%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.76%
ROICexc(3y)5.26%
ROICexc(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc(3y)12.3%
ROICexgc(5y)11.33%
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)6.27%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.35%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y-16.01%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y2.85%
GM growth 5Y2.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.17
Debt/FCF 6.74
Debt/EBITDA 2.7
Cap/Depr 102%
Cap/Sales 17.2%
Interest Coverage 3.62
Cash Conversion 89.93%
Profit Quality 154.96%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 0.84
F-Score7
WACC6.71%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)100.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
EPS 3Y-12.73%
EPS 5Y-8.79%
EPS Q2Q%-5.26%
EPS Next Y-7.63%
EPS Next 2Y0.15%
EPS Next 3Y4.04%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-3%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.52%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y2.29%
EBIT growth 1Y0.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.83%
EBIT Next Year97.55%
EBIT Next 3Y28.51%
EBIT Next 5Y17.43%
FCF growth 1Y7.65%
FCF growth 3Y-11.18%
FCF growth 5Y-8.74%
OCF growth 1Y10.7%
OCF growth 3Y-2.6%
OCF growth 5Y-4.45%