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Alpha TeknovaTKNO +0.56%63 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -33.10% 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. Among 899 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alpha Teknova ranks worse than 87.88% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Alpha Teknova's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.22 Mil. Alpha Teknova's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $55.05 Mil. Therefore, Alpha Teknova's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Teknova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TKNO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.91 Med: -36.86 Max: -22.23
Current: -28.63
During the past 7 years, Alpha Teknova's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -22.23%. The lowest was -49.91%. And the median was -36.86%.
TKNO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 87.88% of 899
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.95
vs TKNO: -28.63
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Alpha Teknova Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Alpha Teknova Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpha Teknova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
TKNO vs AKBA, ORGO, SIGA: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alpha Teknova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alpha Teknova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Teknova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -33.10% mean?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -33.10% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #790 out of 899 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Alpha Teknova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Alpha Teknova's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -33.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #790 out of 899 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AKBA and ORGO?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #790 out of 899 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Alpha Teknova in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.95, based on 899 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Teknova's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -33.10%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -33.10%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alpha Teknova (TKNO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -33.10% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -33.10%
GF Value™: $3.55 vs. price of $5.34 (50.4% above fair value)
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 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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