Head-To-Head Survey: Tower One Wireless (OTCMKTS:TOWTF) vs. Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS)

Tower One Wireless (OTCMKTS:TOWTF) and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Tower One Wireless shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Tower One Wireless and Telephone and Data Systems’ gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tower One Wireless	$8.53 million	0.00	-$3.34 million	N/A	N/A
Telephone and Data Systems	$5.16 billion	0.34	-$500.00 million	($5.05)	-3.04

Tower One Wireless has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Telephone and Data Systems.

Profitability

This table compares Tower One Wireless and Telephone and Data Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tower One Wireless	N/A	N/A	N/A
Telephone and Data Systems	-9.69%	0.21%	0.08%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Tower One Wireless and Telephone and Data Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tower One Wireless	0	0	0	0	N/A
Telephone and Data Systems	0	1	2	0	2.67

Telephone and Data Systems has a consensus price target of $26.33, indicating a potential upside of 71.44%.

Risk & Volatility

Tower One Wireless has a beta of 0.04, suggesting that its share price is 96% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Telephone and Data Systems beats Tower One Wireless on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Tower One Wireless

Tower One Wireless Corp. owns, develops, and operates build-to-suit multitenant communications towers in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and internationally. It primarily engages in the leasing of space on communications sites to mobile network operators. The company also provides tower-related services, including site acquisition, zoning and permitting, structural analysis, and construction. Tower One Wireless Corp. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

About Telephone and Data Systems

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States. It operates through two segments: UScellular and TDS Telecom. The company offers wireless solutions to consumers, and business and government customers, including a suite of connected Internet of things (IoT) solutions, and software applications for monitor and control, business automation/operations, communication, fleet and asset management, smart water solutions, private cellular networks and custom, and end-to-end IoT solutions; wireless priority services and quality priority and preemption options; smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, fixed wireless home internet, and IoT devices; and accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards, as well as consumer electronics, including audio, home automation and networking products. It also provides replace and repair services; Trade-In program through which it buys customers' used equipment; internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud television platform that offers video content and features; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company sells its products through retail stores, direct and indirect sales, third-party retailers, and independent agents, as well as through ecommerce and telesales. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.