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CenturyLink shares are more expensive than other comparable stocks. They show below average growth, are poor value, and are riskily financed. We recommend evaluating whether the future of the company CenturyLink is really as positive as the high price of the shares suggests. If you come to the conclusion that the future for this company is only average, that could be a reason to sell this share.


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Country USA
Industry Alternative Carriers
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Size class XX-Large

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