TKNO (Alpha Teknova) Interest Expense: $-0.79 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TKNO Alpha Teknova Inc TKNO
63 GF Score
Price $5.34
GF Value $3.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Alpha Teknova Interest Expense?

Alpha Teknova TKNO +0.56% 63 Interest Expense is $-0.79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TKNO with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Alpha Teknova's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.22 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.79 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Alpha Teknova's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -4.30 Mil. Alpha Teknova's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.22 Mil. Alpha Teknova did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Alpha Teknova  (NAS:TKNO) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Alpha Teknova's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.22 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.30 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.91 Mil.

Alpha Teknova's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Alpha Teknova did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Alpha Teknova Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha Teknova's Interest Expense 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.

Alpha Teknova Interest Expense Chart

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Alpha Teknova Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-0.79 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-0.79 Mil mean?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) has a Interest Expense of $-0.79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors.
Is Alpha Teknova's Interest Expense too high?
Alpha Teknova's current Interest Expense is $-0.79 Mil. Overall, Alpha Teknova has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Teknova's Interest Expense compare to AKBA and ORGO?
Alpha Teknova's Interest Expense of $-0.79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. Alpha Teknova's current Interest Expense is $-0.79 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Teknova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Teknova (TKNO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.55, compared to a current price of $5.34 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-0.79 Mil. Alpha Teknova's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alpha Teknova (TKNO), the current Interest Expense is $-0.79 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 Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Teknova stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.34 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.55. GuruFocus considers Alpha Teknova to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TKNO:

  • Interest Expense: $-0.79 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.55 vs. price of $5.34 (50.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TKNO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Alpha Teknova Business Description

Address 2451 Bert Drive, Hollister, CA, USA, 95023
Alpha Teknova Inc is a producer of critical reagents for the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, vaccines, and molecular diagnostics. Its offer two primary product categories: Lab Essentials and Clinical Solutions. It derives key revenue from the United States. The company offers three primary product types: (i) pre-poured media plates for cell growth and cloning; (ii) liquid microbial culture media and supplements for cellular expansion; and (iii) molecular biology reagents for sample manipulation, resuspension, and purification.
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