Telos (TLS) Research & Development: $6.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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71 GF Score
Price $4.89
GF Value $4.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telos Research & Development?

Telos TLS +0.10% 71 Research & Development is $6.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TLS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Telos's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.8 Mil.

Telos  (NAS:TLS) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Telos Research & Development Historical Data

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Telos Research & Development Chart

Telos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Telos Quarterly Data
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Telos Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $6.8 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $6.8 Mil mean?
Telos (TLS) has a Research & Development of $6.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Telos and its competitors.
Is Telos' Research & Development too high?
Telos' current Research & Development is $6.8 Mil. Overall, Telos has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telos' Research & Development compare to SUPX and XNET?
Telos' Research & Development of $6.8 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 Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Telos and its competitors. Telos's current Research & Development is $6.8 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 Research & Development is $6.8 Mil. Telos' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telos (TLS), the current Research & Development is $6.8 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:

  • Research & Development: $6.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.61 vs. price of $4.89 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 19886 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA, USA, 20147-2358
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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