The Moat Index

T-Mobile US, Inc.

TMUS · Communications · $211.7B mkt cap · FY2025 filings · Wide moat

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87/ 100
Wide moat

The four filters

Pricing power100

Median gross margin 71.3% over 2y, very stable.

Returns on capital83

Median ROIC 17.0%, above the 9% hurdle in 90% of years.

Balance-sheet safety100

Net cash position — no leverage risk.

Capital discipline60

Owner earnings +19.2%/yr, share count growing (dilution).

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale
4% above value
Owner earnings (normalized)
$11.3B
Est. intrinsic value / share
$184.30
Recent price
$191.25
Discount to value
4% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 4% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

Score history begins 2026-07-17. Check back as the record builds.

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