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Telos's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.4 Mil. Telos's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.2 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Telos's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.4 Mil. Telos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.7 Mil. Therefore, Telos's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.39%.
Telos had a gross margin of 36.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Telos was 38.45%. The lowest was 31.80%. And the median was 35.96%.
Telos (NAS:TLS) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Telos had a gross margin of 36.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Telos Gross Profit Related Terms
Telos Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telos's Gross Profit can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Telos's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Telos Gross Profit vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Telos's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telos's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $66.2 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Telos's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Telos (TLS) has a Gross Profit of $66.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Telos and its competitors.
Is Telos' Gross Profit too high?
Telos' current Gross Profit is $66.2 Mil. Overall, Telos has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telos' Gross Profit compare to SUPX and XNET?
Telos' Gross Profit of $66.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Software company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Software industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Telos and its competitors. Telos's current Gross Profit is $66.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telos (TLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.61, compared to a current price of $4.89 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $66.2 Mil. Telos' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telos (TLS), the current Gross Profit is $66.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Telos (TLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.89 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.61.
GuruFocus considers Telos to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TLS:
Gross Profit: $66.2 Mil
GF Value™: $4.61 vs. price of $4.89 (6.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telos Corp offers technology solutions and services that empower and protect the world's security-conscious organizations. The company delivers efficient, adaptable, and secure solutions that protect people, organizations, and information across government and industry. The company conducts its business through two reportable and operating segments: Security Solutions and Secure Networks. The Security Solutions segment is focused on cybersecurity, cloud, and identity solutions, and secure messaging through Xacta, Telos AMHS, and Telos ID offerings. The Secure Networks segment provides secure networking architectures and solutions to customers through secure mobility solutions, network management, and defense services. The majority of revenue is from Secure Networks.
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