$38.46 0.17 (+0.44%)
11/6/2009 4:02 PM

United States Cellular Corp (USM)

CAPS Rating: 3 out of 5

The Company provides wireless telephone service to customers throughout the United States.

Current Price $38.46 Mkt Cap $3.34B
Open $38.27 P/E Ratio 638.17
Prev. Close $38.29 Div. (Yield) N/A (N/A)
Daily Range $37.94 - $38.63 Volume 68,853
52-Wk Range $27.18 - $47.95 Avg. Daily Vol. 98,000

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LongShortIndex (98.68)
Submitted May 01, 2009

This is a multipart communications play.
Sell short AT&T (T), MetroPCS (PCS), Leap Wireless (LEAP)
and
Buy Verizon (VZ), Sprint (S), United States Cellular (USM)

T, PCS, and LEAP are all trading at ridiculous levels… More

PopsDaniecki (96.27)
Submitted May 08, 2007

While these folks are riding a recent surge, I don't feel like it is sustainable in the coming recession. They can EASILY prove me wrong with the slightest incentive from the continuing BULLish market BUT I don't think this bull is going to be… More

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Member Avatar LongShortIndex (98.68) Submitted: 4/30/2009 9:43:38 PM : Outperform Start Price: $33.74 USM Score: -9.81

This is a multipart communications play.
Sell short AT&T (T), MetroPCS (PCS), Leap Wireless (LEAP)
and
Buy Verizon (VZ), Sprint (S), United States Cellular (USM)

T, PCS, and LEAP are all trading at ridiculous levels higher than book value especially when compared to some of its peers (see buy list). Additionally taking into account their balance sheet expansion over the past 4 years, their future will be severely limited relative to its rivals going forward. These four already seemed priced to perfection.
With the funds gained from selling short the above
BUY VZ, S, USM, TDS
These companies are trading at a good value to its book. Verizon only shows value if compared to its biggest competitor, AT&T. As the rollout of 4G actually plays out by end of 2010, whether its LTE (VZ/AT&T's technology) or WiMax (Clearwire/Sprint/Intel's tech), VZ will have access to an even wider market (by having common network as AT&T) and Sprint is likely to carry SOME profit out of the mess. Sprint is already priced to failure of its Wimax technology, even if it shifed gears on technology & took further massive writedowns on its intangibles, its potential for expansion in the future seems strong. USM & TDS are essentially the same company through insider ownership & show great value compared to its rivals on the short list at the top of the pitch.
Disclosure: Currently own shares in USM. Am looking to jumping in some of the plays mentioned above.

Comments, Criticism, & discussion is most welcome.

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Member Avatar minneapolistrade (25.94) Submitted: 3/13/2008 10:23:28 PM : Outperform Start Price: $57.25 USM Score: -16.91

Cash rich, smart growth company. Focus on small to mid sized markets recently expanding in two major metro areas- mostly Midwest. A great regional carrier that has a customer service focused sales model. Repeat customer is the goal with solid coverage and customer satisfaction. Core value will drive this company to succeed.

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Member Avatar n8o (62.57) Submitted: 6/17/2007 1:27:45 PM : Outperform Start Price: $90.25 USM Score: -30.91

Buy out target. Poorly valued if infrastructure and assets are considered.

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HeiressParis

HeiressParis (72.24) Score: +36.36

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Member Name Member
Rating
Start
Date
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Frame
Start
Price
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HeiressParis 72.24 8/29/2007 Underperform NS $93.96 -59.07% -22.71% +36.36
chipssahoy 30.24 7/18/2007 Underperform NS $101.65 -62.16% -26.74% +35.43
nsanghani 82.83 7/13/2007 Underperform 1Y $100.49 -61.73% -27.27% +34.46
pirate2late 47.92 1/8/2008 Underperform 5Y $82.47 -53.36% -21.42% +31.95
jarhead6266 85.67 8/9/2007 Underperform NS $82.06 -53.13% -23.51% +29.62
FromTheTop < 20 3/25/2009 Underperform NS $36.88 +4.28% +33.26% +28.97
FloodFinancial 97.99 6/4/2007 Underperform 1Y $83.18 -53.76% -26.46% +27.30
jones137 21.24 12/14/2006 Underperform 1Y $70.24 -45.24% -20.37% +24.87 1 Comment
daftdada 91.44 2/26/2007 Underperform 1Y $71.75 -46.40% -22.03% +24.37
xdogg < 20 5/17/2007 Underperform 3Y $74.50 -48.38% -25.18% +23.19 3 Comments

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Member Name Member
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Date
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Stock
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TrackRWBaird 85.02 2/27/2009 Underperform NS $35.00 +22.14% +25.59% +3.45 5/7/2009 @ $42.75
TrackWWeitz 69.41 6/12/2008 Outperform 1Y $60.82 -36.76% -17.58% -19.18 5 Comments
TrackSoros 65.62 3/31/2008 Outperform NS $55.00 -14.69% -12.11% -2.58 9/30/2008 @ $46.92 1 Comment
TrackCitigroup 21.22 10/8/2007 Underperform NS $97.70 -10.72% -6.30% +4.42 11/12/2007 @ $87.23
TrackSoleil 83.54 7/13/2007 Underperform NS $101.00 -61.92% -27.04% +34.88
TrackMatrix 89.45 12/14/2006 Underperform NS $69.35 -44.54% -19.84% +24.70

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