CTDD

Qwest Corp. 6.75% NT 57

Fundamental data last updated:September 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Communication Services

industry

Telecommunications Services

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Not Scheduled

Business Summary

Qwest is a large telecommunications carrier providing local service to the midwest and western regions of the US. Qwest provides voice, backbone data services, and digital television in some areas. It operates in three segments: Wireline Services, Wireless Services, and Other Services. The Wireline Services segment provides local voice, long distance voice, and data and Internet (DSL) services to consumers, businesses, and wholesale customers, as well as access services to wholesale customers. The Wireless Services segment is achieved by a partnership with Verizon Wireless. The Other Services segment primarily involves the sublease of real estate assets, such as space in office buildings, warehouses, and other properties.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-11.24

Market Cap ($M USD)

$8.62B

Forward P/E

N/A

PEG

N/A

PRICE TO SALES

0.93

PRICE TO BOOK

0.94

EV / EBITDA

14.64

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

3.95%

DCF Value

N/A

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

25.33

EV to FCF

51.34

Earnings Yield

-15.83%

FCF Yield

3.95%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

-0.06%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$1.74

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

N/A

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

N/A

Return on Equity (ROE)

-79.42%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-7.53%

Debt-to-Equity

0.15

Piotroski F-Score

3

Altman Z-Score

1.44

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-3.45%

Current Ratio

0.99

Quick Ratio

0.99

Net Debt to EBITDA

7.41

Interest Coverage

-0.79

Gross Profit margin

47.31%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.45

REVENUE PER SHARE

$12.13

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

CTDD Qwest Corp. 6.75% NT 57 presents a perplexing valuation conundrum. With a Price/Earnings ratio of -11.24, the market is clearly skeptical about its earnings potential, further evidenced by a dismal Earnings Yield of -20.52%. The Altman Z-score of 1.44 signals potential financial distress, raising red flags about its long-term viability. The absence of a DCF Value and Graham Number leaves investors in the dark about intrinsic value, while the lack of a Forward P/E suggests uncertainty in future earnings. This stock is priced for a turnaround that seems elusive at best.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating within the Telecommunications Services industry, CTDD is positioned in a sector ripe for AI integration and technological evolution. However, its current financial metrics do not reflect a robust strategy to capitalize on these shifts. The company must innovate to remain relevant in an increasingly digital landscape.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, CTDD offers a glimmer of hope through its Free Cash Flow Yield of 5.12%, indicating some level of cash generation efficiency. Despite a low Piotroski F-Score of 3, which suggests weak financial health, the Gross Profit Margin of 47.31% hints at potential pricing power. The relatively low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 provides a cushion against financial instability, making it a speculative buy for those betting on a turnaround.

The Bear Case

CTDD's structural weaknesses are glaring. A Return on Equity of -79.42% and an Operating Margin of -7.53% paint a picture of a company struggling to generate profit from its operations. The Price to Free Cash Flow ratio of 19.55 suggests the stock is not cheap, especially when juxtaposed with its negative earnings. Trading close to its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended, leaving little room for error.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

N/A

Average Analyst Price Target

N/A

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.46

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

9.46%

Distance to 52-Week Low

12.58%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

N/A

50-DAY SMA

$19.33

200-DAY SMA

$19.74

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