TKNO (Alpha Teknova) OCF Yield %: -2.76 (As of Jul. 21, 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 OCF Yield %?

Alpha Teknova TKNO +0.56% 63 OCF Yield % is -2.76 as of Jul. 21, 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. Among 1,005 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alpha Teknova ranks worse than 77.51% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Alpha Teknova's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $-7.90 Mil, and Market Cap is $286.30 Mil. Therefore, Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % for today is -2.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TKNO' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.4   Med: -5.79   Max: 0.76
Current: -2.76


During the past 7 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Alpha Teknova was 0.76%. The lowest was -58.40%. And the median was -5.79%.

TKNO's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
77.51% of 1005 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.62 vs TKNO: -2.76

Alpha Teknova's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Alpha Teknova OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Alpha Teknova OCF Yield % Related Terms


Alpha Teknova OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % Chart

Alpha Teknova Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.58 -17.24 -12.36 -2.78 -4.25

Alpha Teknova Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.92 -3.20 -2.39 -0.91 -8.67

TKNO vs AKBA, ORGO, SIGA: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.


Alpha Teknova OCF Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Alpha Teknova OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-8.646 / 203.5356
=-4.25%

Alpha Teknova's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-3.359 * 4 / 154.9329
=-8.67%

* 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 OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -2.76 mean?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) has a OCF Yield % of -2.76 as of Jul. 21, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #779 out of 1005 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Alpha Teknova's OCF Yield % too high?
Alpha Teknova's current OCF Yield % is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #779 out of 1005 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to AKBA and ORGO?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #779 out of 1005 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Alpha Teknova in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median OCF Yield % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.62, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Teknova's current OCF Yield % is -2.76. 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 OCF Yield % is -2.76. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alpha Teknova (TKNO), the current OCF Yield % is -2.76 as of Jul. 21, 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:

  • OCF Yield %: -2.76
  • 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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